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The Savannah Country Day School is seeking math teacher candidates for an opening starting on January 2, 2023. This faculty member will teach Introduction to Calculus.  Standard duties for this position include the preparation of course objectives and outlines for course of study in conjunction with the Department Chair following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the school. Qualified candidates should have a passion for helping students to explore mathematics using a variety of pedagogical techniques.  A willingness to engage in a critical dialogue about instructional practice with peers and a desire to be involved in a wide range of school activities in and outside of the classroom are also essential.  

Interested candidates can view more about the school on our website at https://www.savcds.org. 

About Us:

Savannah Country Day traces its origins back to the 1905 founding of The Pape School, an institution long recognized for its academic excellence and college preparatory curriculum. Led by a group of visionary parents who saw the continued need for a first-rate college preparatory school in Savannah, the founders of Savannah Country Day built upon the assets of the Pape School and created a school with a recognized tradition of academic excellence across the southeast.  Today, Savannah Country Day School is Savannah's preeminent college preparatory school providing a rigorous, yet supportive learning environment for a wide variety of motivated learners. Enrolling over 1000 students ranging from 4 month olds to 12^th grade, SCDS is truly a family school.  Situated on a beautiful, 65-acre campus on the south side of historic Savannah, Georgia, SCDS has a 6:1 student to teacher ratio, an unparalleled arts program and a full range of athletic and extracurricular opportunities.  Significant funds are available for faculty professional development and our faculty average 21 years of experience with 85% of Upper School faculty holding advanced degrees.

Inclusion at Savannah Country Day School: 

The Savannah Country Day School is guided by the school’s mission statement which includes:

• that each student's life is enriched in a diverse community where differences among people are affirmed and celebrated;

• that the school shares with families the responsibility for fostering in each student strength of character, a sense of personal responsibility, and an attitude of faith, reverence, and tolerance;

SCDS seeks candidates of all cultures and backgrounds who embrace the school’s mission of diversity,  are eager to engage in the work of inclusion and have a desire to join a community of diverse individuals who celebrate their similarities while also recognizing their individuality.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field, as well as five or more years of teaching experience.  Advanced degrees are strongly preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach a range of math courses, from Algebra 1 and Geometry to Calculus. 
• Strong sense of humor, flexibility, and a strong desire to work with teens is required.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to function as part of the Math Department team is desired.
• Attendance at evening and weekend functions is occasionally required.

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume (including references), and statement of educational philosophy to Jonathan Day, Head of Upper School at jday@savcds.org. 

About The Savannah Country Day School

Savannah Country Day School is an Early Childhood–Grade 12 co-educational day school of about 900 students. The school is one of the strongest in the Southeast. Our students go on from SCDS to excel at colleges all over the country. Founded in 1955, the school sits on a beautiful 65-acre campus with numerous classroom buildings, several playing fields, three gymnasiums, and two state-of-the-art libraries. The campus culture is informal and relaxed, but expectations of students are high in all areas. Besides a strong academic program, the school has very strong programs in the fine arts, athletics, and service learning.

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