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Posted: 13-Sep-24
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $76,150 - $91,675
Categories:
Required Education:
Internal Number: Middle-1
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Report to: Middle School Head
Department: Faculty
FTE: 100% (Full-TIme)
Work Hours: 7:45a.m. - 4:00p.m (Monday - Friday)
FLSA Classification: Salary, Exempt
Agreement Dates: December 2 - June 15
At San Francisco Day School, we believe that when intellect and imagination are intertwined, students delight in the discovery of connection, in their academic and creative pursuits, in their relationships, and in all that they experience here.
Every day we help our students emerge as flexible and resourceful learners. Because when we do, our students light up with the call and capacity to take on the complexities of their day and of a diverse world.
Our Mission
At SF Day we ignite curiosity. We cultivate a diverse, nurturing community that encourages learners to expand their perspectives and become their true selves. Students develop as compassionate, creative problem-solvers, prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world.
SF Day Fast Facts
· Independent, co-educational, K-8 school
· Founded in 1981
· Serving 420+ students
· Located in the heart of San Francisco
OVERVIEW
Middle School Lead Teachers teach a specific subject and a specific grade(s) and also act as Advisors to a cohort of middle schoolers. This candidate would begin at the start of December and would start by shadowing the 8th Grade Social Studies teacher and eventually take the lead during the maternity leave for the remainder of the school year. Middle School teachers teach 3 sections. Each section has 3-one hour long blocks per week, for a total of 9-one hour social studies blocks. Along with this, the candidate would co-lead an advisory group of 14 students every morning. They would also support Learning Lab, a study hall period where advisors would support advises with homework and/or teachers and students choose to meet for extra support in that subject area (Social Studies).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching & Learning
- Ensure teaching and learning is developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and engaging to students.
- Provide students with “voice and choice,” with clear scaffolds and support
- Plan and teach classes as designated by the Division Head.
- Prepare lessons, units, and projects to meet learning objectives aligned to the scope and sequence.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students and families.
- Create, assign, and grade various formative and summative assessments for students to promote a culture of feedback.
- Provide rubrics or tools for student self-assessment before grades are given
- Track and evaluate student academic progress
- Work with students in various settings, including whole groups, small groups, and one-on-one.
- Proactively inform the Instructional Leadership Team whenever there are significant changes with a student and/or family, including learning goals, strengths, and growth areas.
- Partner with the Instructional Leadership Team to build and implement Student Support or Learning Plans.
- Partner with Instructional Leadership Team for students who are undergoing a “Student Success Team” (SST) process
Classroom Management and Culture
- Establish and uphold classroom norms and expectations, systems, and routines, to create a positive and safe classroom culture.
- Create a culture of support and accountability with student behavior within the classroom by providing clear expectations, logical consequences, and opportunities to reflect and repair.
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' diverse interests and learning styles.
Parent/Guardian Partnership
- Establish a professional and cordial relationship with families focused on timely feedback on student progress (academic and social-emotional)
- Maintain regular and open communication with parents/guardians
- Communicate with parents in person or via email and/or phone.
- Respond to parent calls or emails within 24 - 48 business hours.
- Lead fall and spring parent/guardian teacher conferences to provide up-to-date, constructive feedback for student learning and progress. These conferences should include sharing student work to demonstrate where students are academically and/or socially and propose goals for progress.
- Middle School Advisors will lead conferences
- Seek help from the Instructional Leadership Team when additional support or guidance is needed
Additional Non-Teaching Responsibilities
- Write recommendation letters for 8th grade students for high school applications
- Collaborate with colleagues to fulfill the School's Mission and Values and Community Expectations
- Attend and participate actively in all meetings and faculty workdays
- Attend school assemblies, gatherings, and functions, including but not limited to:
- Program events:
- grade level, divisional, all-school assemblies
- Student-led initiatives such as affinity groups and clubs
- Admissions events
- Advancement events
- Program events:
- Participate in the school’s outdoor education programs as directed by the Division Head.
- Participate in school committees and fulfill tasks/responsibilities assigned for committee work
- Perform duties as designated by the Division Head, including but not limited to arrival, dismissal, lunch, substitute coverage, and recess duties.
- Perform all required administrative tasks in an accurate and timely manner, including, but not limited to, HR training, progress reports, etc.
- Remain on campus during work hours and sign out only with prior permission from a supervisor
- Utilize proper HR platforms to request for time off and, if approved, submit sub plans.
- Avoid scheduling absences on faculty/staff meeting days, immediately before or after school vacation, and parent/guardian conference days
- And other duties requested by management.
Requirements
Desired Skills and Competencies:
- Desire to teach middle school-aged students and appreciation for this age group
- Comprehensive and expansive understanding of best practices of education:
- The arc of child development
- Culturally responsive pedagogy
- Diverse learning profiles
- Classroom management
- Responsive classroom
- Restorative practices
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage the classroom and student behavior patiently and effectively
- Active listening skills to understand and adapt to students’ various learning needs
- Ability to effectively communicate with others and clearly express complex ideas
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong oral presentation skills to students and families
- Excellent organization and time management skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong technology skills to track student attendance and grades and present creative lessons leveraging technology to enhance student learning
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in a lower school setting.
- Independent school experience is preferred.
- Experience working with a wide range of students, teachers, and families of diverse backgrounds
- Experience with Google Suite (Google Calendar, Google Docs, uploading and downloading digital ?les)
- Solid experience with educational technology platforms
- Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive educational practices.
- Desire to continue learning in the areas of pedagogical practice and DEI
- A commitment to professional growth and development.
- Familiarity with educational technology and innovative teaching methodologies.
- Strong work ethic, collaborative skills, flexibility, and sense of humor, with high emotional intelligence.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- 90% Indoors, 10% outdoors (PE Teachers 60/40)
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach
- Ability to traverse classroom and playground and adjust one’s tone and height by bending or leaning to teach each child.
- Occasional requirement to lift more than 25 lbs