Details
Posted: 12-Apr-22
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Type: Full Time
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Position Start Date: 2022-2023 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/internal-career-opportunities/ and upload a copy of your cover letter, resume, and statement of teaching philosophy.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning, the JK-12 Department Chair (“Chair”) is responsible for the management and overall effectiveness of the visual and performing arts programs. The Chair serves as an instructional leader with a deep understanding of curriculum, technology integration, best practice pedagogy, and child and adolescent development. The Chair collaborates frequently with the Heads of Lower, Middle, and Upper School and the Coordinator of Pedagogical Innovation. MICDS recently established Middle and Upper School string orchestra programs, which the Chair will be responsible for leading.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The JK-12 Department Chair:
- Builds strong relationships with students, faculty, and parents so that there is shared understanding of and commitment to the forward momentum of the Arts Department and MICDS overall.
- Helps establish the vision for the Department while responding to emerging best practices and research.
- Manages a reduced string orchestra teaching load in order to serve as a mentor teacher for all grade levels.
- Supervises, manages, and oversees the development of the Department's teachers.
- Assists each Division Head with the recruitment and selection of new faculty.
- Assists each Division Head with teacher evaluation and professional development.
- Serves on various academic leadership groups and committees.
- Oversees curriculum development, mapping, and alignment.
- Coordinates best practices for research and technology.
- Oversees textbook and teaching material selection and recommends library books, materials, and other learning media acquisitions.
- Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure the communication of information that impacts Department members and students.
- Serves as a mentor to faculty in matters of classroom management, teaching methods, and school procedures.
- Provides academic guidance to and placement for students.
- Complies with all of the essential functions, job requirements, qualifications, and duties of MICDS arts teachers.
- Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the school's discretion.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in subject matter. A master's degree is preferred but not required.
- Minimum of five years of teaching experience.
- Experience working in a one-to-one laptop environment or equivalent experience with instructional technologies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
- Experience working and learning with children and adults.
OTHER INFORMATION
- A criminal history and background check is required and must be successfully completed prior to employment.
- Employment may require work at a desk and/or a computer for extended periods.
- Employment will require frequent work in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment and occasional work in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.