Posted: 23-May-25
Location: Larkspur, California
Type: Part Time
Salary: $57,800 - $62,100
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Marin Primary & Middle School
Middle School Math and Science Teacher, 80% position
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Title: Middle School Math & Science Teacher (5th & 6th Grade) and Advisor (6th Grade)
Supervisor: K-8 Director
FTE: 0.8 FTE, Exempt
Salary Range: $57,800 - $62,100
The Middle School Math and Science Teacher is a passionate, experienced, and creative educator who engages and inspires students through a rigorous and dynamic science and math program. This role involves leading an integrated, inquiry-based, and hands-on curriculum for fifth-grade math and sixth-grade math/science students, designed to foster curiosity, excitement, and a deep understanding of core concepts.
Collaboration is essential, and the teacher works closely with fellow grade-level educators to develop and implement a cohesive, engaging, and effective middle school program.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, the teacher also serves as an advisor to a group of 10–12 students (6th grade). As advisors, teachers act as the primary liaison between school and home, advocating for their advisees and supporting their academic, social, and emotional development. Advisors stay informed about all aspects of their students’ school experiences and maintain regular communication with families and faculty.
At MP&MS, teachers are dedicated to understanding each student from multiple perspectives and embrace an integrated, interactive approach to education. They cultivate strong relationships, uphold high academic standards, model respectful and compassionate behavior, and foster a lifelong love of learning.
MP&MS teachers are guided by the school’s mission: We inspire joyful learning, honor each child, and build connections to empower all students to make a difference.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all students at all times, fostering a learning environment that encourages autonomy and collaboration.
- Teach 5th grade math and 6th grade math and science, collaborating with colleagues across grade levels to continuously develop and enhance curriculum and student engagement.
- Adapt curriculum and classroom activities to accommodate diverse learning styles, experiences, and abilities, meeting the needs of all students.
- Build strong relationships with students, ensuring each feels understood, supported, and appropriately challenged while respecting and honoring their emerging identities.
- Systematically assess, evaluate, and document student progress.
- Prepare report cards with narrative descriptions and participate in student study teams and advisory groups.
- Maintain open communication with parents through written updates, conferences, and as-needed meetings.
- Provide opportunities for students to understand and take responsibility for their roles in various communities within the broader world.
- Uphold and model respect, inclusion, and ethical behavior, affirming the dignity and worth of every community member.
- Engage in the life of the school through participation in activities such as recess, lunch, assemblies, field trips, outdoor education overnight trips, performances, and school-wide events.
- Actively participate in faculty meetings and collaborate with colleagues to support ongoing program development.
Qualifications include but are not limited to:
- Bachelor's degree, teaching credential or advanced degree (in math, science, or related area preferred)
- Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience preferred
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Knowledge of curriculum development and differentiated instruction
- Solid classroom management skills
- Knowledge of educational technology to support teaching and learning
- A commitment to pursuing professional growth opportunities on an ongoing basis
- Experience with and/or a desire to grow in the area of inclusivity and belonging from a personal and programmatic perspective
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, including patience, discretion and good judgment
ADA Requirements
Marin Primary & Middle School is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary. For the purposes of the ADA, the "Duties & Responsibilities" listed are essential job functions
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/classroom work environment, with typical classroom noise and other disruptions
- Both sitting and standing are required during a regular work day
- Normal vision and hearing abilities are required to interact with students, parents, faculty, and staff, and with school equipment
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work at desk and computer screen for extended periods of time
- Ability to turn, bend and reach
- Ability to move oneself around the campus
- Ability to drive to other locations for meetings, conferences, etc.
- Position requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, multitasking, and writing
MP&MS is an equal opportunity employer. All individuals have an equal opportunity for employment based on qualifications and merit, regardless of religion, race, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military service status, or any other factor prohibited by state or federal law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other conditions of employment. MP&MS also makes reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and for employees who request accommodation for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
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