| Position Start Date: 2020-2021 School Year About MICDS MICDS has a rich and distinctive history spanning more than 150 years. A leader in independent education, MICDS is a college-prep, coeducational school for grades JK-12. Our mission is to help students discover their unique talents, preparing them for higher education and a life of purpose and service as engaged citizens in our ever-changing world. Employee Benefits MICDS offers employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan, including a generous 403(b) retirement plan where the School contributes 8% of salary with an employee’s 3% contribution; medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and long term care insurance; life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurances; tuition benefit; paid leaves; access to a fitness center; and free lunch. Application Process For immediate consideration, complete our online application at https://www.micds.org/our-school/career-opportunities/and upload a copy of your cover letter, resume and statement of teaching philosophy. Job Summary Under the general direction of the Head of Lower School, the Homeroom Teacher is responsible for implementing a developmentally appropriate academic and social/emotional curriculum for our students. Essential Functions - Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of classroom instruction and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Develop and implement curricula that include integration of content, concepts, and skills from across the disciplines into a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
- Adapt/differentiate teaching methods and instructional materials to meet a diverse community of students’ varying needs and interests.
- Address children’s skill and knowledge development in language arts, mathematics, and social studies.
- Instruct and nurture children in the development of their social-emotional, behavioral, and self-management competencies within the framework of the School’s mission and honor code.
- Prepare, administer, and grade assessments, in-class work, and assignments in order to evaluate students’ progress, provide appropriate feedback and to design differentiated curricula; write formal progress reports to parents.
- Meet with parents/guardians to discuss their child’s progress, to present priorities for their child’s learning, set goals, and discuss resources to maintain progress.
- Collaborate with the curriculum coordinators, learning specialist/counselor, department chairs, other teachers, and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of lower school programs/curriculum.
- Team with grade-level, divisional, and departmental colleagues to create a consistent continuum of student learning and experiences.
- Supervise within duty rotations as assigned.
- Attend faculty meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops, as well as stay current with professional readings and research in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Mentor and partner with the Teaching Associates.
- Serve on divisional and school-wide curriculum and program committees.
- Contribute to other projects and responsibilities which may be added at the School’s discretion.
Job Requirements and Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education. Masters preferred.
- Significant prior experience teaching in a school setting
- Organized, dependable, friendly, patient, energetic and creative.
- Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other faculty, staff, parents, and members of the community.
- Experience with a range of administrative uses for technology and a creative approach to integrating technology as an essential tool in student learning
- Well versed in developmentally appropriate and current teaching methodologies for children.
- Teach/play indoors on the floor as well as outdoors on the playground.
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