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Maumee Valley Country Day School
Position Opening:  6th Grade Classroom Teacher with Language Arts Experience 

Type: Full time faculty

Application Deadline: May 29, 2022

Start Date: August 10, 2022

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 utilizes 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 UI 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:

• Differentiate 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
• Co-Teach Social Studies units.  
• Use reading and writing conferences and other formative assessment strategies to provide students with individualized feedback about their reading and writing growth and in identifying actions to assist the students in reaching higher levels of reading and writing proficiency
• Productive collaboration between themselves and their grade level partners, specialists, and academic support
• Pedagogical skills to organize and implement rigorous reading and writing instruction that engages and excites our learners
• Passion for educational research and effective practice
• Backward design, organizing instruction around established learning objectives, and the vital importance of planning
• Parental involvement in their instructional program and create strong home-school communication structures

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 5-8) specializing in Language Arts, Masters preferred
• 3 – 5 years of teaching experience in providing stimulating and effective Language Arts 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, or 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.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Complete this 8-10 minute survey:  https://go.apply.ci/s/E2UrzEp33W
2. Email your documents in PDF format to hr@mvcds.org.
1. Documents needed: 
1. MVCDS Application
2. cover letter, resume
3. three written professional letters of reference
4. copy of college transcripts.
2. Please use the title of the position in the subject line of your email.

About MVCDS

At Maumee Valley Country Day School, 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 PK-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—it is a journey of discovery and of action that defines each child’s learning experience. Through an intentionally crafted curriculum including active lessons as well as serendipitous explorations, a Maumee Valley education launches children toward the investigation of the world and 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 Mission, Vision, Portrait of an MV Educator, Portrait of an MV Graduate, and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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