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Summer Geometry Educator

Job #JPF10957
  • Geffen Academy At Ucla / Chancellor's Organization / UCLA

Position overview

Salary range: The full-time salary range for this position is $6,670 - $15,144 the offered salary will be a pro-rated amount depending on the appointment percentage. Anticipated Hiring Pay Scale: $6,670 - $12,000

Application Window

Open date: April 17, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

Summer Program Dates: June 22 – July 24
Summer Course: Geometry

Description
Geffen Academy Educators approach teaching as an intellectual profession of the highest order, one in which knowledge is not only transmitted but created. Geffen Academy Educators possess a sophisticated and reflective understanding of their discipline and a record of achievement which demonstrates their ability to utilize and contribute to the robust connections we have with UCLA, a world-class research institution. Educators’ innovation is guided by our school’s mission to prioritize proven educational practices while also recognizing that teaching is a complex intellectual endeavor that defies rigid codification. We are committed to a humane working environment and also recognize that teaching goes beyond the life of the mind. Geffen Academy Educators seek to create trusting and caring relationships with their students and with their larger community.

Summary
Under the direction of the Summer Program Director, the Educator will be responsible for the delivery of an excellent program of secondary school instruction, including participation in the creation of the curriculum. The Summer Geometry course covers traditional topics studied in Euclidean Geometry. The Educator is expected to design and deliver high-quality, in-person summer instruction in Geometry.

Job Duties

  • Design and deliver a rigorous in-person Geometry course aligned with the goals and expectations of a credit-bearing upper-school summer program.
  • Teach core Euclidean Geometry topics, including points, lines, planes, angles, parallel and perpendicular lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, prisms, pyramids, cylinders, congruence, similarity, special right triangles, and area and volume formulas.
  • Develop lessons that build conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving skills within a compressed summer schedule.
  • Guide students in using both inductive and deductive reasoning to identify patterns, form conclusions, and justify solutions.
  • Teach and reinforce the use of formal, precise mathematical language in class discussion, written work, and mathematical proofs or explanations.
  • Support students in developing strong visualization skills related to shapes on a plane and in space.
  • Design and administer assessments, classwork, and assignments that measure understanding and provide meaningful feedback on student progress.
  • Grade all student work in a timely and consistent manner, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of student performance in accordance with summer program grading policies.
  • Prepare students to complete coursework both during class and at home in order to keep pace with the demands of the accelerated program.
  • Maintain a structured, inclusive, and academically focused classroom environment that supports engagement, accountability, and persistence.
  • Track attendance, academic progress, and course completion requirements in accordance with summer program expectations.
  • Collaborate with Summer Program leadership and fellow educators to support a cohesive and successful student experience.
  • Communicate professionally with students, families, and school personnel as needed regarding expectations, progress, and attendance concerns.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

School: https://www.geffenacademy.ucla.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications
  • Master's degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or a closely related field required.
  • Strong background in secondary or university mathematics instruction, with a demonstrated record of outstanding success as an educator.
  • Experience teaching Euclidean Geometry, including geometric reasoning, proof, and precise mathematical communication, with the ability to make abstract concepts accessible, engaging, and appropriately challenging for adolescents.
  • Ability to support students in developing both conceptual understanding and procedural accuracy, and to assess student learning with clear, actionable feedback.
  • Self-directed and able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced academic environment subject to frequent interruption.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate and explain instructional matters to students, families, and colleagues.
  • Demonstrated capacity to build and sustain effective working relationships with colleagues across the department, as well as with faculty and staff throughout - Geffen Academy and the UCLA Department of Mathematics, on matters of interdisciplinary and institutional concern.
  • Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain high expectations within a supportive, inclusive environment.
  • Familiarity with educational technology and platforms such as Google Classroom and Zoom.
  • Deep understanding of and genuine commitment to Geffen Academy's mission, vision, values, and student-centered educational philosophy.
  • Professional judgment, patience, and integrity in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
  • Experience in a variety of instructional and co-curricular or extracurricular roles within a secondary school is a plus.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

  • UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.

    The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:

    Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
    Expand our reach as a global university
    Enhance our research and creative activities
    Elevate how we teach
    Become a more effective institution

    Prompt for candidates for recruitment:

    Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

References will be checked before an offer is made.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10957

Help contact: hr@geffenacademy.ucla.edu

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA