Position Opening: Part-Time Middle School Algebra I Teacher & Math Coach

Type: Part-time faculty (185 days paid over 10 months) Application Deadline: Until filled

Start Date: Aug. 6, 2024, for orientation

Maumee Valley Country Day School seeks a student-centered, creative individual who orchestrates learning for students in engaging, challenging, and relevant ways to fulfill our personal, experiential, and global vision. A strong candidate is a math teacher who uses various pedagogical techniques to reach all learners. The ideal candidate will have a solid educational background and secondary-school teaching experience with a degree in math. The ideal candidate loves developing experiential problem-based curricula that allow students to grapple with real-world questions and solutions.

This position reports to the Head of Middle School and collaborates closely with the faculty and staff of the Middle School and the Math Department.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Delivering differentiated instruction

Experience teaching big ideas to promote conceptual understanding

Use of manipulatives and other hands-on activities for experiential learning

Demonstrate competency in the field of middle school mathematics

Foster a growth mindset in students

Teach up to two math classes

Provide math support to other teachers and students when not teaching

Nurture and support students as needed

Maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues

Demonstrate a genuine passion for teaching mathematics

Embrace the school and math department mission statement

Meet performance goals established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning

Actively engage in personal and professional work in support of the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Works independently with minimum supervision

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Skills and Competencies:

Ability to teach Algebra I

Flexible and adaptable

Sense of humor and demonstrated success working with teenagers

Desire to work and grow with others

Excited about education and learning more about the profession

Experience developing innovative curricula with a backward-design framework, such as Understanding by Design

Ability to collaborate within and between departments to emphasize interdisciplinary learning

Credentials:

Bachelor's degree in education (4-9 or 7-12) specializing in mathematics; master’s degree preferred

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, per 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.

Employees who believe 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.

Read our school’s Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

https://www.mvcds.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

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