What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Curriculum Director for Grades K - 5 position at The Mead School?
The Mead School, a small, unique progressive K-8 school in North Stamford, CT, founded in 1969, seeks an experienced Kindergarten through 5th Grade science teacher and curriculum director with experience teaching across a wide spectrum of students and all areas of science.
The Mead School Science Curriculum Director is responsible for curriculum development, instruction, and assessment associated with grades K-5. A second Science teacher works with our middle school students and welcomes partnership with this new position. This is a small, highly personal community that values the social emotional lives of all its members. Since Mead has only one K-5 science teacher, the position has unusual autonomy and freedom of curriculum design.
Note that this is a part time job. If the work exceeds thirty hours per week, this work is eligible for benefits; if under 30 hours, it is not eligible for benefits. It is understood that candidates will likely have a secondary responsibility (as student or employee) and that a schedule may have to
be adapted accordingly.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Note that this is a part time job. If the work exceeds thirty hours per week, this work is eligible for benefits; if under 30 hours, it is not eligible for benefits. It is understood that candidates will likely have a secondary responsibility (as student or employee) and that a schedule may have to
be adapted accordingly.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Design curriculum that is responsive to students’ curiosity and plan class activities, incorporating concrete materials, technology, indoor spaces, and outdoor spaces (including off-campus), to meet both the educational goals and the needs of the range of learners in each class. Activities must have a strong experiential dimension and find ways to help students connect the subject matter to their daily lives.
- Provide meaningful academic instruction in science appropriate to the readiness and goals of Mead students. In any given year, this might include: K-2 General Science, which involves exploring topics of interest chosen by students; 3rd -4th Grade General Science Investigations or Space Science in alternating years, 5th Grade Health and Human Anatomy.
- Provide constructive feedback to students regarding class and homework assignments, formative and summative assessments using the school’s learning management platform and submit formal reports on a semester or trimester basis.
- Confer regularly with Home Center Directors, our 6-8 Science CD (sharing a classroom space and equipment, including animal care) and Core Team colleagues in each Home Center regarding student needs.
- Participate in scheduled parent-teacher conferences and present Science program overview at annual Parent Evening.
- Confer regularly with colleagues about cross-curricular opportunities and projects.
- Attend periodic Staff Meetings if this is supported by a part time schedule
- B.A required; credits towards an advanced degree and experience in a broad range of science subjects preferred
- Collaborative teacher
- Curious learner who is able to meet children where they are
- Curriculum design experience preferred
- Tech savvy
- Effectively manage the classroom budget, balancing the needs of several curricula
- Experience working with children ages 5 through 11.
at Peter_Herzberg@meadschool.org.
Salary is commensurate with experience and hours.