Math Teacher - Part Time Job at The Thacher School, Ojai, CA

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  • The Thacher School
  • Ojai, CA

Job Description

The Thacher School
Part Time Math -  Faculty Member

 

Department: Math Department
Position: Math Faculty - Part Time
Status: Part-time, Exempt, Faculty, Non Housed

The Thacher School is one of the most selective and highly regarded boarding schools in the nation. Founded in 1889 by Sherman Day Thacher, the School serves academically talented students from over 20 states and close to 10 countries in a rigorous college preparatory experience. The faculty and students live and work closely together on a 427-acre campus nestled in the foothills of the Los Padres National Forest in Ojai, California (85 miles north of Los Angeles). Honor, fairness, kindness, and truth are the cornerstones of School life. Together, the School community commits to the belief that demands in the academic classroom, when combined with those of mountains and horses, of sports and the arts, produce independent minds, strong bodies, and powerful character. The School enrolls 260 students, has an operating budget of $28 million, and an endowment of $180 million.

Thacher seeks a part-time experienced teacher of Math for the 2026/27 school year. In this process, we seek to interview candidates who are dynamic leaders, lifelong learners, and compassionate mentors to adolescents. 

SUMMARY OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teach 2-3 sections in Thacher’s Math department. Ideal candidates can teach across Thacher’s math curriculum, but experience and expertise in teaching up through precalculus is the priority for this role.  
  • Fulfill all responsibilities of a classroom teacher, including lesson design, student support through regular office hours and extra help sessions, providing timely feedback and grades, submitting midterm grades and trimester grades and comments and attending math department meetings.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES OF THACHER FACULTY & STAFF

  • Contribute to the delivery of the mission, vision, and values of the school community.
  • Build, foster and participate in an inclusive school community.
  • Model lifelong learning, flexibility and a growth mindset.
  • Maintain a commitment to professional development.
  • Maintain high standards of professionalism with students and colleagues.
  • Enthusiasm for working with teenagers
  • Manage time effectively and meet deadlines and commitments.
  • Values collaboration with colleagues and active participation in a community of students and adults.
  • Embrace and actively participate in signature Thacher programs, including the backcountry program.
  • Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to change as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

  • A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent required in mathematics or a related field. 
  • Three years of successful experience teaching Math at the high school level is preferred. 
  • Strong commitment to grades 9-12, boarding and day school education.
  • Superior communication skills both written and spoken.
  • Superior interpersonal, organizational, and managerial skills

SALARY RANGE
Salary Range is $35,000-$60,000. Final salary is based on experience relevant to the role and internal equity.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • A criminal background check must be successfully completed before employment can begin.
  • Note: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As prescribed by law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To apply, please access the online application at Thacher’s career page.

The Thacher School is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran’s status, or any other factor that is a prohibited consideration under applicable law.

 

Job Tags

Part time, Work at office

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