Marin Country Day School

Title: Middle School Math Teacher. Collaborates with Student Support Services to meet the needs of individual learners. Chaperones grade level or Division events such as dances, social events and outdoor education trips. Art, athletics, drama, music and outdoor education are integral parts of the program.. In addition, Aikido/Energy Time, developmental physical education and age-appropriate curricula covering nutrition, human sexuality and substance abuse promote health and wellness

math teacher

Details Posted: 13-May-24 Location: Corte Madera, California Type: Part Time Salary: $66,917 to $133,833 Categories: Math Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree Title: Middle School Math Teacher Reports To: Upper School Division Head Classification: Part Time Status: Academic Year Faculty (24-25) About Marin Country Day School: MCDS School is an independent, K-8, co-educational day school enrolling approximately 590 students from across the Bay area, drawing equally from San Francisco and Marin. Our mission at MCDS is to create an inclusive community of learning that inspires curiosity, empathy, and action. We actively seek diversity in our administration, faculty, and student body. As a school, we affirm that human diversity includes, but is not limited to: age, family structure, gender, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, physical ability, and learning style. As our Statement of Community and Inclusion indicates, “Ours is a Community that would be uncomfortable without diversity and, therefore, has been intentional about creating and nurturing a diverse group of adults and children who share the core values of respect, responsibility, and compassion.” At MCDS, every employee is integral in creating a learning community in which all seek to improve as practitioners, learners and team members, and we support our outstanding faculty and professional staff through our strong professional development program. Position Description: Marin Country Day School seeks a gifted educator passionate about teaching math to middle school students using a rich and rigorous curriculum. We seek an educator with a demonstrated background and or interest in cultural competency, curriculum development, technology integration, and environmental sustainability. Also, we seek an educator with the belief in teaching with the interests of the whole child in mind. Our approach and philosophy center around collaboration, thoughtful innovation, team building, and leveraging diverse and multiple perspectives. Teaching Responsibilities <ul><li>Plans and teaches mathematics classes to middle school students</li><li>Collaborates with department members to develop and refine curriculum and assessments</li><li>Works with teachers from other disciplines </li><li>Works with individuals and groups of students during tutorial periods </li><li>Creates a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that honors and nurtures each child’s individual identity </li><li>Develops warm and respectful relationships with students </li><li>Identifies and responds to individual students’ learning differences and creates enrichment opportunities</li><li>Collaborates with Student Support Services to meet the needs of individual learners</li><li>Communicates with parents and outside professionals regarding individual students as needed</li><li>Participates in regular team and/or department meetings and weekly faculty meetings</li><li>Attends Back to School Nights</li><li>Participates in student admission process </li><li>Supervises students at recess, carpool, etc.</li><li>Chaperones grade level or Division events such as dances, social events and outdoor education trips</li><li>Participates in assemblies and other special events</li><li>Serves on committees as needed </li></ul>Requirements <ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree, Masters and credential preferred</li><li>Relevant teaching experience</li><li>Commitment to professional growth, reflective practice, and growth mindset</li><li>Strong ability to work collaboratively </li></ul>Opportunities <ul><li>Robust professional development program</li><li>Faculty and Staff of Color Affinity Group called Fusion</li><li>Active SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) group</li><li>Active White Anti-racist group</li><li>Ability to design an innovative curriculum in collaboration with colleagues</li><li>Strong and supportive professional community with a growth mindset </li></ul>Perks Of Working At MCDS: MCDS is set back in the beautiful hills of Marin County, with a gorgeous view of the San Francisco Bay. We are surrounded by all sorts of wildlife varying from swans on the grass field to frogs jumping from one succulent to another. Our staff enjoy year-round gardens that produce amazing vegetables. We are fortunate enough to enjoy these vegetables throughout the academic school year through the farm to table meals our Chefs and kitchen prepare daily for all students and staff. The setting and meals are just a few of the amazing parts of Marin Country Day School. The inclusion, warmth and passion exuded from faculty, staff, families and the children are unique to Marin Country Day School and it makes this a very special place to work. MCDS is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the principles and practices of diversity throughout the school community. MCDS uses a salary scale that is based on years of experience and ranges from $66,917 to $133,833 for full time work. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and statement of philosophy to employment@mcds.org. Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs About Marin Country Day School Marin Country Day School is an independent K-8 coed day school enrolling 590 students at a 35-acre campus in Corte Madera, California. Our school's mission, underscored by our core values of respect, responsibility and compassion, asks children to become skilled learners and ethical human beings, motivated to make a difference in the world. Founded in 1956 by an adventurous group of parents and educators who believed that learning is a joyous and lifelong process, MCDS provides a distinguished education based on distinctive values, aspirations and practices. Students at MCDS enjoy the benefits of innovative teaching, enhanced understanding of how children learn, tools for clear and creative expression and an increasingly diverse student body. Our rich and well-considered core curriculum includes a rigorous grounding in traditional academic disciplines: English, Spanish, mathematics, science and social studies. Art, athletics, drama, music and outdoor education are integral parts of the program. In addition, Aikido/Energy Time, developmental physical education and age-appropriate curricula covering nutrition, human sexuality and substance abuse promote health and wellness. ... We strive as well to prepare our students to participate thoughtfully and meaningfully in the changing world of the 21st century, and to give them flexible skill sets that will serve them in a world that is more competitive and technologically integrated. Woven into the program are initiatives promoting ecoliteracy, global awareness and engagement and facility in the use of technology. Ongoing review of the core program assures that the curriculum is dynamic, incorporates current pedagogy and best practices, and is well-aligned through the nine grade levels. Show more Show less Connections working at Marin Country Day School More Jobs from This Employer https://careers.nais.org/jobs/20097281/part-time-us-math-teacher

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