Position Opening: 6th Grade Classroom Teacher with Language Arts & Social Studies Specialities

Type: Full-time faculty: (185 days paid over 12 months)

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Start Date: Aug. 6, 2024, for orientation

Maumee Valley Country Day School is seeking a student-centered, creative individual who orchestrates learning for students in ways that are engaging, challenging, and relevant. The successful candidate is a resourceful and innovative teacher who uses a range of pedagogical techniques in order to reach all learners.

This position reports to the Head of Middle School and collaborates closely with all members of the 6th grade team, as well as the English Department of the entire school. As a full-time employee, the position offers all benefits afforded to full-time employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, paid life insurance, tuition remission, and paid time off.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

The best candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding and practice of the following:

Delivering differentiated instruction

Experience using the Writing Workshop instruction approach to improve student writing development

Experience in using a Balanced Reading format to provide students with a range of reading experiences to improve literary skills

Fostering a growth mindset in students

Collaboratively planning and co-teaching social studies units

Collaboratively planning and teaching advisory lessons on geography, SEL, and human growth and development

Using reading and writing conferences and other formative assessment strategies to provide students with individualized feedback about their reading and writing growth and to identify actions to assist the students in reaching higher levels of reading and writing proficiency

Collaborate productively between themselves and their grade-level partners, specialists, and academic support

Apply pedagogical skills to organize and implement rigorous reading and writing instruction that engages and excites our learners

Have a passion for educational research and effective practice

Ability to implement backwards design, organizing instruction around established learning objectives, and understanding the vital importance of planning

Incorporate parental involvement in the instructional program and create strong home-school communication structures

Attendance at a week-long overnight camp trip with the students

Personal Skills:

Collegiality

Goal oriented: ability to demonstrate a history of establishing and completing professional development goals that focused on improving student performance

Desire to work and grow with others

Interest in student programs

Sense of humor

Excited about education and learning more about the profession

Flexibility

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in education (grades 4-9) specializing in language arts and social studies; master’s degree preferred

3-5 years of teaching experience in providing stimulating and effective language arts and social studies instruction, preferred

Proven track record of assisting students in reaching high levels of academic achievement

Faculty: Must be willing and able to secure an Ohio Permanent Non-Tax certificate or professional teaching license. The school will support you in obtaining this once hired. However, it must be secured within the first six months of employment for compliance purposes.

Background check:

All Maumee Valley employees and volunteers must agree to a comprehensive background check and confidentiality agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, ancestry, or citizenship, in accordance with applicable laws. In addition, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We value a diverse workforce.

Any employee who believes they have been discriminated against may discuss this with their supervisor or the Head of School.

Our Philosophy of Teaching and Learning

As Maumee Valley Country Day School approaches the 140th anniversary of its founding, it remains the preeminent educational institution in northwest Ohio. It is the only accredited, coeducational, nonreligious, and independent school in the area and attracts families from northwest Ohio, southeast Michigan, and nations worldwide. Enrollment is about 470 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th Grade. We prepare students for global citizenship and admission to prestigious universities. We are known for outstanding academics, high test scores, a beautiful campus, unrivaled opportunities for study abroad, hands-on learning, and personal bonds between students and teachers.

At Maumee Valley, children dream, explore, and cultivate their passions and strengths. Our faculty and staff do the same. We are more than a school and more than a group of people: We are a community of lifelong learners who inspire joy. As the only PreK-12 independent school in northwest Ohio, we support an accomplished and diverse student body within a progressive academic program.

A Maumee Valley education is Personal, Experiential, and Global. A journey of discovery and action defines each child’s learning experience. Through an intentionally crafted curriculum, including active lessons and serendipitous explorations, a Maumee Valley education launches children toward the investigation of the world. It helps them find their place in it. With our students at the center of our decision-making, we aspire to seek understanding, grow in our compassion and empathy, and adapt to the ever-changing world our students will one day lead.

Maumee Valley is grounded in our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We believe in collaboration, innovation, and the power of community.