Savannah, Georgia
Posted: 29-Aug-24
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Type: Full Time
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Required Education:
The Savannah Country Day School is seeking math teacher candidates for a long-term substitute position starting in January/February 2025. This faculty member will teach five (5) math classes, including AP AB 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. All Upper School teachers have a homeroom and advisory.
Interested candidates can view more about the school on our website at https://www.savcds.org.
To Apply:
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.
Physical Demands:
Work is typically performed in a classroom or office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. The employee occasionally lifts or carries objects of a light-medium weight, up to 25 pounds. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes.
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 900 students ranging from infants to 12th 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 Opportunity Employer
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field, as well as five (5) or more years of teaching experience. Advanced degrees are strongly preferred.
- 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.