Math Teacher - Upper School

Faculty Salary Scale 

(see https://www.makingwavesacademy.org/careers/benefits). Our scale ensures equitable pay progression commensurate with experience, education, and professional certifications. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 (academic year).

Who we are
At Making Waves Academy (MWA), we don’t just teach—we empower. We are a community of educators dedicated to closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every student, regardless of background, has the tools to reach their full potential. We believe in the power of data, the strength of collaboration, and the impact of a rigorous, supportive learning environment.

What you’ll be doing…
As a Middle School Math Teacher at MWA, you are the architect of student success. You won’t just be delivering lessons; you’ll be designing culturally relevant, standards-based experiences that make complex mathematical concepts accessible and exciting. You will play a dual role as both an instructional expert and a dedicated mentor, guiding a cohort of students through their academic and social-emotional journey.

Your impact will include:

• Driving Growth: Delivering high-quality instruction to 4-5 classes, ensuring significant, measurable growth in mathematical proficiency for every student.
• Mentorship: Leading an Advisory/Homeroom group, providing 1-on-1 check-ins, social-emotional learning, and post-secondary planning support.
• Data-Driven Innovation: Utilizing school-wide benchmarks and classroom data to pivot and adjust your instructional strategy in real-time.
• Culture Building: Actively participating in school-wide norms—from morning huddle to supervision—to maintain a safe, rigorous, and inclusive campus culture.
• Collaboration: Working alongside grade-level and content teams to align syllabi, unit plans, and "Weeks at a Glance" (WAAGS) with Common Core and California State standards.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree
• A valid state Single Subject Teaching Credential (or eligibility/enrollment in a CTC-approved program)
• Strong content area knowledge
• Commitment to closing achievement gaps and raising expectations for all students
• Eligibility for employment clearance (AED, CPR & First Aid, Certificate of Clearance, Live Scan, TB screen), and other employment clearance

Even better if you have:

• Ability to build strong, positive, and trusting relationships, and to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a team to achieve common instructional goals. 
• Skill in establishing and maintaining a highly structured, positive, and productive learning environment through consistent routines, clear expectations, and effective behavior management.
• Ability to critically reflect on one's own teaching practice, accept and implement feedback from instructional leaders, and actively seek continuous professional growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Making Waves Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Compensation and Benefits
Joining Making Waves Academy means securing a robust, comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your long-term financial, physical, and professional well-being right here in the Bay Area. We ensure your stability and growth so you can focus on maximizing every Wave-Maker's potential. 

Financial Well-being
We offer competitive, above-market salaries that reflect your vital expertise in educational support, recognizing your commitment to our students. Beyond your base pay, you will have immediate access to a dedicated retirement savings plan, helping you build financial confidence for the future.

Health and Wellness
Your health is our priority. We proudly cover 100% of most premiums for medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and acupuncture options for you and your family. We also offer benefits such as employee assistance programs to support your mental and emotional wellness.

Time to Recharge
We believe educators need time to recharge. You will receive generous paid time off, plus all school holidays and breaks. This schedule is designed to ensure meaningful time away from campus, facilitating a sustainable and healthy work-life balance that is critical to preventing burnout.

Professional Growth
We commit to your continuous improvement! You will benefit from ongoing training, dedicated collaboration time, and resources specifically designed to enhance your instructional and behavioral support expertise. You’ll be part of a culture that sees professional growth as essential to our mission.