Job Description

Job Location Miami Country Day School - Miami, FL 33161 Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Job Category Education

The Academic 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 celebrate each students success.

Miami Country Day School is a college preparatory learning community committed to educating the whole child. Through the core values of honor, respect, wisdom, and compassion, we prepare students to be lifelong learners. We inspire our students to develop their intellectual, physical, aesthetic, social, emotional, and spiritual potentials by valuing every student every day. Students are at the forefront of what we do.

We are accredited by FCIS and SACS; active membership is maintained in SACAC, NACAC, NAIS, SAIS, CASE, CRIS, ERB, ALA, and the College Board.

The SPARTstart Fellow in Math, Science, and Technology is an early-career educator who supports student learning while developing their instructional practice through a structured, mentored fellowship. Fellows collaborate closely with mentor teachers and school leaders to observe instruction, plan, teach, and co-teach lessons, and progressively assume increased classroom responsibility. The role emphasizes reflective practice, inquiry-based and student-centered instruction, collaboration within and across disciplines. Fellows participate in the SPARTstart Fellowship Seminar—a structured professional learning course focused on pedagogy, reflective practice, the gradual development of independent teaching skills, and the creation of a professional teaching portfolio documenting instructional practice and growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

• Engages students in meaningful, inquiry-based learning experiences that promote deep understanding.
• Participates as an active member of the learning community, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective practice.
• Collaborates with mentor and lead teachers to observe instruction, co-plan lessons, and co-teach classes using department-developed curriculum and school learning principles.
• Supports the design and delivery of hands-on, inquiry-based units aligned with the Understanding by Design framework and diverse learning needs.
• Participates in the SPARTstart Fellowship Seminar and other required professional development focused on pedagogy, classroom practice, and the gradual development of independent teaching skills.
• Maintains a professional disposition that reflects effective pedagogical practices, collaboration, and positive engagement with students and colleagues.
• Assists with classroom or laboratory preparation and cleanup, provides periodic class coverage as needed, and supports departmental and school operations.
• Attends required meetings, trainings, and in-service activities, which may occur outside regular school hours.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelors Degree in Science, Math, or relevant Education or Technology.
• A lifelong learner willing to balance past experience with the demands of a new environment.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery, accuracy, and end-user satisfaction is expected.
• A willingness to understand and support the schools mission and vision, as well as recognize the impact the climate and culture of the school have on the work of the School.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of various constituencies within the school community and the skills and attitude to deliver an exemplary experience to all stakeholders.
• Work in a fast-paced, stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Continually pursues excellence.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for Miami Country Day School and its mission.
• Demonstrated interest in working with teenagers and in valuing diversity and the accomplishments of different learners and the whole child.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Perform all related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the school program.
• Appropriate and personalized communication and instruction.
• Attend meetings, in-service or trainings required of this position that may/may not be during hours.
• 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 environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.
• Work in varied and extreme weather conditions, including extreme heat.