US Humanities Departmental Teacher 25-26

The Academic Program at Miami Country Day School is well-respected in our community and nationally. Developmentally sound practices along with personalized learning experiences characterize our approach to instruction. We nurture a passion for lifelong learning, self-confidence and leadership. We strive to make education relevant and to give our students the foundation they need for success beyond life at Miami Country Day School.

Miami Country Day School is a college preparatory learning community committed to educating the whole child. Through the core values of honor, respect, wisdom and compassion, we prepare students to be lifelong learners. We inspire our children to develop their intellectual, physical, aesthetic, social, emotional and spiritual potentials by valuing every student every day.

Job Summary

The US Humanities Departmental Teacher requires an innovative and highly collaborative person who embodies our mission and is passionate about working with our students and faculty. This individual will grow their teaching practice through partnership with mentor teachers and administrators. The position involves designing, organizing, and implementing relevant curriculum in interdisciplinary ways. The primary role is to support students in providing personalized, inquiry-based learning opportunities. This person needs to demonstrate initiative and dedication to growing as a professional.

Essential Functions And Tasks

• Collaborate and co-teach with lead teachers to plan and teach units that encompass hands-on exploration and inquiry-based learning using the Understanding by Design model of instruction.
• Further develop and maintain the Miami Country Day School Writing Lab.
• Periodically observe or substitute for class teachers in order to build professional expertise.
• Work with a lead teacher as a co-advisor to a group of ten to twelve 9th-12th graders.
• Perform supervisory duties as assigned.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Utilize and implement relevant technology.
• Engage in continual professional growth.
• Contribute to a dynamic community by learning and teaching.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree
• Proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Must be able to use computer for communication and instruction.
• Attend meetings, in-service or trainings required of this position that may/may not be during regular hours.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
• Work in a fast-paced, stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• May work long hours for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up 20 pounds
• Work in varied and extreme weather conditions, including extreme heat.