About San Domenico

San Domenico School, a K–12 independent school located on a stunning 515-acre campus in Marin County, is guided by a long-standing commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and service.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered Middle School (6-8) Mathematics and Science Teacher to join our faculty. This position plays a key role in fostering a climate of trust and mutual respect, ensuring that students feel empowered to take risks, explore complex mathematical concepts, and dive into scientific investigations. The role strengthens our Middle School program by delivering highly engaging, multi-modal instruction that nurtures each student’s intellectual, social, and emotional development.

Responsibilities of a 6-8 Math & Science Teacher:

The School’s faculty strives to set for its students an example of high ethical standards, moral behavior, and devotion to excellence. These responsibilities involve the following:

• Design and facilitate a dynamic, student-centered learning environment, utilizing inquiry-based, project-based, and challenge-based methodologies to drive deep conceptual understanding in Mathematics and Science.
• Plan lessons and post weekly agendas and resources to online LMS (Canvas) for 4-5 classes
• Prioritize hands-on exploration and scientific inquiry
• Conceptualize and execute robust, cross-curricular projects that integrate mathematical modeling with scientific investigation and real-world application.
• Flexibility to teach a variety of math courses ranging from Math 6 to Pre-Algebra through Geometry
• Lead an advisory/homeroom group
• Show concern for and nurture the students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development
• Offer highly engaging learning opportunities that capitalize on numerous modalities including but not limited to small group, partner, whole class, body movement, role play, conversation, visual art
• Maintain a climate of trust and mutual respect which encourages students to risk the questions, the opinions, and mistakes necessary to learn
• Offer students clear educational objectives for each course supported by appropriate assignments, activities and evaluation
• Accurately assess each student’s progress and inform the student, the parents/guardians and the appropriate administrator immediately of any serious difficulty
• Actively engage as a collaborative partner within the Middle School and the Math/Science departments to share best practices and collectively evolve instructional design.

A teacher’s effectiveness in the programs of the School includes various activities in addition to teaching and classroom duties, such as:

• Participation in and support of school activities
• Providing extra help to students who need it
• Promptness in meeting all School obligations (arrival in good time, meeting classes, returning papers)
• Flexibility and cooperation in furthering academic or extracurricular programs.
• Attendance at School activities, such as plays, concerts, athletic events, etc., is very strongly encouraged
• Regular attendance at faculty meetings and open houses is expected and required
• Participation in some evening and weekend work

How to apply: 

Please send a cover letter via email to Human Resources at hr@sandomenico.org, describing how your experience and skills will contribute to the position, along with your resume and desired salary. Or mail to: 

San Domenico School 

1500 Butterfield Road 

San Anselmo, CA 94960 

Attn: F/T Middle School (6-8) Mathematics & Science Teacher  

San Domenico School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, disability, medical condition, religion, veteran status, marital status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. 

No phone calls, please

Core Qualifications: 

• BS or higher degree in Mathematics, Science, or a related field 
• Classroom and/or online teaching experience
• Proficiency with technology/experience teaching with iPads preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related subject or education; California Single Subject Teaching   Credential
• Experience building and delivering curriculum through an LMS (Canvas, Blackbaud, etc.) 

About San Domenico School

San Domenico is an independent, K-12 day and boarding school with a tradition of innovation and academic excellence since 1850. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional education rooted in inquiry, reflection, and purpose. We foster a community where students are encouraged to discover their passions; lead with courage, wisdom, and kindness; and make a meaningful impact in their immediate and extended environments. Embracing inclusivity and our role in an interconnected society, we emphasize respect for a broad spectrum of diversities and encourage our students to become advocates for a better, more just future. Located on a bucolic 515-acre campus in Marin County, San Domenico is California's oldest independent school. Comprising individuals from around the world, our student body is the foundation of our dynamic and diverse cultural and academic environment. In this unique setting, our diverse community of 680 students, including 140 boarding students from over 20 countries, flourishes as scholars, innovators, and responsible global citizens.

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