Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Miami Country Day School - Miami, FL 33161
Miami Country Day School seeks an enthusiastic and creative educator to fill the role of Middle School Humanities Teacher to begin August 2026. Knowledge and practice of the Understanding by Design teaching framework is preferred. This person needs to be passionate about inquiry-based, student-centered learning and be committed to combining the power of forward-thinking skill development with the purposeful integration of research-based learning.  Additionally, candidates need to be dedicated to the challenge of thinking of education in an outside of the box way. Miami Country Day School is a college preparatory learning community committed to educating the whole child. Through the core values of honor, respect, wisdom, compassion, and purpose, we prepare students to be lifelong learners. We inspire our children to develop their intellectual, physical, aesthetic, social, emotional and spiritual potentials by valuing every student every day.
The Middle School Program at Miami Country Day School is well-respected in our community and nationally. Developmentally sound practices along with personalized learning experiences characterize our approach to instruction.  We nurture a passion for lifelong learning, self-confidence and leadership. We strive to make education relevant and to give our students the foundation they need for success beyond life at Miami Country Day School.
We seek a Middle School Humanities Teacher who embodies our mission and who is passionate about working with our students and faculty.
The school is accredited by FCIS and SACS; active membership is maintained in SACAC, NACAC, NAIS, SAIS, CASE, CRIS, ERB, American Library Association and the College Board.
JOB SUMMARY:
To work with a collaborative team designing, organizing and implementing curriculum using the Understanding by Design framework, that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.  The position involves teaching five sections of primarily Middle School Social Studies and/or English, along with being an academic advisor to a group of 12-14 middle school students and being an enthusiastic participant in the Humanities Department and Middle School community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:
Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning using the UbD teaching framework.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing norms and procedures.
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
Observe and evaluate students’ performance and development, providing timely feedback to students and their parents.
Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.
Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
Participate in appropriate professional activities.
Perform supervisory duties as assigned.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Engage in continual professional growth and to be a member of a dynamic community of learners: Miami Country Day School.
QualificationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS  & ABILITIES:
BA in English Education or other Humanities fields, or credentials that may include FL secondary school state certification.
Masters is preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience, preferably in Middle School and in an Independent School preferred.
A lifelong learner willing to balance past experience with the demands of a new environment.
Exhibits excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Continually pursues excellence.
Demonstrates enthusiasm for Miami Country Day School and its mission.
Demonstrates interest in working with teenagers and in valuing diversity and the accomplishments of different learners and the whole child.
Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of diverse constituencies within the school community and the skills and attitude to deliver an exemplary experience equitably to all students.
A good sense of humor, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic.
Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology; must be able to use computer for communication and instruction.
A willingness to understand and support the school’s mission and vision, as well as recognize the impact the climate and culture of the school have on the work of the faculty and students.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
Work in a fast-paced, stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
Ability to up lift up to 30 lbs.
Work in varied and extreme weather conditions, including extreme heat.