Middle School Math and Computer Science Teacher

Position Overview

Head‑Royce School is seeking a full‑time Math teacher who is culturally responsive, flexible, and enthusiastic to join our Middle School team. The role starts in August for the 26‑27 school year and involves teaching pre‑Algebra through Geometry, with preferred experience in computer science. Full‑time faculty also serve as advisors in the Middle School.

We seek teachers who are excited by the content they teach, actively engage in evolving their classroom pedagogy, and collaborate with our community of learners. The candidate will align with our core values—Students First, Academic Excellence, Diversity, Belonging, and Civic Engagement—and uphold them inside and outside the classroom.

While responsibilities are not listed verbatim, the position requires teaching middle‑school math, serving as a mentor to students, participating in advising, running affinity groups or clubs, and contributing to the broader Head‑Royce community.

• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of culturally responsive teaching and learning.
• Experience teaching math, including knowledge of middle school learners and developmentally appropriate classroom management skills.
• Experience teaching computer science or financial literacy at this developmental age.
• Collaborative, flexible colleague with Middle School teaching experience, capable of teaching grades 6‑8.
• Clear communicator with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social/emotional development and developmentally appropriate curriculum for culturally responsive teaching and learning.
• Understanding of curriculum design, varied pedagogical approaches, and different assessment styles.
• Experience designing lessons based on Understanding by Design (UbD).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate use of technology to enhance the learning experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or a related field.
• 2‑5 years minimum teaching experience.
• Demonstrated desire to teach in the Middle School.
• Ability to participate in an outdoor education trip for 3‑4 nights (additional stipend paid).
• Knowledge of appropriate use of technology to enhance the learning experience.
• Understanding and support of Head‑Royce’s core values with strong emphasis on equity and social justice.

• Advanced degrees or certification desirable in Mathematics, Computer Science, Science, or Education.
• Experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) when designing lessons or courses.

Salary range: $75,000 – $125,000 per year, dependent on years of experience and education level.

Oakland, California.

Start date:

August 2026.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and current resume to our website.

All candidates must provide TB and background clearance before employment begins.

Head‑Royce provides equal employment opportunities on the basis of merit, fitness, qualifications, and experience. The school’s commitment to equal employment opportunity extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of employment. Head‑Royce makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and breastfeeding), reproductive health decision‑making, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, citizenship, military or veteran status, age, or other categories defined by state law, federal law or local ordinance.

Head‑Royce prohibits discrimination or harassment based on these classifications. Discrimination and harassment based on a perception that anyone is in or associated with a protected class are also prohibited. Head‑Royce School seeks to be a community in which every individual is treated with sensitivity, courtesy and respect.