Upper School Math & Computer Science Teacher

Head-Royce School is seeking a full-time Upper School mathematics teacher to join our math and computer science department, beginning in August 2026. We seek teachers who are not only excited by the content they teach, but who are also actively engaged in evolving their classroom pedagogy. Head-Royce School envisions a future where education unlocks the promise and purpose of every student to better the world.

Our faculty create classrooms that encourage students to participate in experiential learning, take risks, view the world through multiple lenses, utilize innovative tools, and demonstrate proficiencies through a range of assessments that include real world problems and performances. Beyond the classroom, teachers are expected to take on Upper School duties such as advising as well as to participate in the life of the community. We seek applicants who have a strong academic background, experience in culturally responsive teaching, a deep understanding of adolescents, and a genuine fondness for working with all students at this specific age level.

Skills

• Experience teaching math at a variety of levels from Geometry through Calculus, Linear Algebra, and / or Differential Equations.
• Empathetic and clear communicator with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Demonstrated understanding of and curiosity regarding curriculum design as well as varied pedagogical approaches including UbD and UDL.
• Strong speaking, writing, planning, and organizational skills.
• Understanding and support of Head-Royce’s core values with strong emphasis on equity and social justice.
• Ability to participate in an outdoor education trip for three nights (additional stipend paid).
• Collaboration and flexibility.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of culturally responsive teaching and learning.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics
• 2 years minimum teaching experience.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Proven ability to teach a variety of math classes at the high school level.
• Ability to provide proof of Fingerprint and TB clearance.
  
  

Additional Qualifications (preferred, Not Required)

• Advanced degrees/certification are desirable in math or math education.
• Experience teaching computer science, engineering, or applied mathematics.
  
  

$75,000 - $125,000 a year

Salary will be prorated based on percentage of Full-Time Equivalency.

• Dependent on Years of Experience Teaching and Education Level
  
  

Location: Oakland, California

Education: Bachelor’s degree required

Start Date: August 2026

Website: headroyce.org

To Apply

Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest as well as a current resume.

Application materials should be submitted through our website .

Education

Located on a 22-acre campus in Oakland, California, Head-Royce School (HRS) is a pre-eminent, co-educational, independent, K-12 day school with a 138-year history. Our mission is to develop students of character, intellect, and creativity. We deliver on our mission by living our values:

• Students First : We prioritize student learning, development, and well-being.
• Academic Excellence : We pursue knowledge and assess our learning to better ourselves and our community.
• Diversity : We embrace our different perspectives, backgrounds, experiences and identities to expand and enrich what we can learn and do together.
• Belonging : We create the conditions in which everyone thrives and brings their authentic selves.
• Civic Engagement : We connect students to the local community and beyond to enhance their academic experiences and foster genuine engagement.
  
  

Head-Royce enrolls approximately 900 students in the three separate divisions—Lower, Middle and Upper—and provides a dynamic, whole-child education to every student. We envision a future where education unlocks the promise and purpose of every student to better the world.

HRS is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Livescan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process. Employment is also contingent upon successful completion of background checks and compliance with California SB 848, which requires prior educational institution employers to disclose credible complaints, substantiated investigations, or discipline involving egregious misconduct.

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 any of these protected classifications or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as being in any of these protected classifications, are also prohibited. Head-Royce School seeks to be a community in which every individual is treated with sensitivity, courtesy and respect.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.