6th Grade Math/Science Teacher and Advisor - Corte Madera, United States - Marin Country Day School

Description

Title: 6th Grade Math/Science Teacher and Advisor

Reports To: Upper School Division Head

Classification: Exempt-Full Time

Status: Academic Year Faculty

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 science and math to 6th grade 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.

Principle Responsibilities:

? Plans and teaches classes two sections of 6th grade science and two sections of 6th grade math

? Creates a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that honors and nurtures each child's individual identity

? Develops warm and respectful relationships with students

? Identifies and responds to individual students' learning differences and creates enrichment opportunities

? Coordinates curriculum with two other 6th grade science teachers ? Works with teachers from other disciplines to plan transdisciplinary curriculum

? Works with individuals and groups of students during tutorial periods

? Regularly posts homework and class materials to Google Classroom ? Prepares progress reports and conference notes

? Communicates with parents and outside professionals regarding individual students as needed

? Collaborates with Student Support Services to meet the needs of individual learners

? Participates in regular team and/or department meetings and weekly faculty meetings

? Attends Back to School Nights

? Participates in student admission process

? Supervises students at recess, carpool, etc.

? Chaperones grade level or Division events such as dances, social events and outdoor education trips

? Participates in assemblies and other special events

? Serves on committees as needed

Requirements

? Bachelor's Degree, Masters and credential preferred

? Relevant teaching experience

? Commitment to professional growth, reflective practice, and growth mindset

? Strong ability to work collaboratively Opportunities

? Robust professional development program

? Faculty and Staff of Color Affinity Group called Fusion

? Active SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) group

? Active White Anti-racist group

? Ability to design an innovative curriculum in collaboration with colleagues

? Strong and supportive professional community with a growth mindset

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

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and statement of philosophy to