What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lower School Science/5th Grade Computer Science Teacher position at Metairie Park Country Day School?
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Metairie Park Country Day School seeks an experienced elementary grade teacher who enjoys working with young people to fill the full-time position of Lower School Science Teacher and Fifth Grade Computer Science Teacher. A bachelor’s degree is required. Science, Computer Science and STEM -teaching experience and a degree in a science-related field is preferred. This full-time, 10-month position includes the eligibility to participate in our comprehensive benefits package along with all school holidays. The Lower School Science Teacher reports to the Lower School Principal.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Fostering the innate curiosity of our lower school students while developing their scientific knowledge
- Creating an engaging and supportive classroom environment where students are able to observe, ask questions, and conduct experiments
- Facilitating and inspiring student learning and creativity through the applied use of computational technology for digital age learning
- Managing the physical resources in accordance with the science department budget
- Supporting the vertical alignment of content and skills within the science curriculum, PK-12
- Working well with colleagues to research, collaborate, and plan best practices of teaching and learning
- Collaborating with the grade-level and divisional teams to promote curricular alignment and consistency within the Lower/Middle/Upper School
- Communicating with parents about students’ progress
- Being an open and active participant in regular professional learning.
- Being an active member of the Country Day community, which could include supervising extracurricular activities or performing other duties as assigned by the Head of School or Division Principal
- Supporting the Mission of the School and its leadership
Interested parties may send a resume and a cover letter with a teaching philosophy Applicants should title their documents using their first and last name followed by the document type, i.e., John Doe - Resume, etc. Applicants may email application materials to and should include “LS Science/5th Grade Computer Science Position” in the subject line of the email to careers@mpcds.com.
Metairie Park Country Day School does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
In compliance with federal law, all people hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $1.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
