Job Description

Job Location: Miami Country Day School - Miami, FL 33161JOB 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 Upper School Math, being an academic advisor to a group of 10-14 upper school students, and being an active participant in the Mathematics, Science, and Technology Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:
- Plans, prepares and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning using the UbD teaching framework.
- Advises a group of 10-14 upper school students on their academic and social progress and growth through Community Time programming.
- Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Participates in department, school, and parent meetings.
- Communicates student progress and needs regularly to students, colleagues and parents.
- Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Observes and evaluates student performance and development, providing timely feedback to students and their parents.
- Demonstrates preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
- Participates in appropriate professional activities.
- Performs supervisory duties as assigned.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
- Desire to engage in continual professional growth and to be a member of a dynamic community of learners.

QualificationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- BA or BS in Secondary Math Education or Math, and/or FL Math secondary state certification.
- Completed or in-progress masters degree in math or education is preferred but applicants with successful teaching experience are encouraged to apply.
- Teaching experience, preferably in an Upper School, or relevant classroom experience is recommended, independent School preferred.
- 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 impact the climate and culture of the school have on the work of the Upper 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.
- May work long hours for extended periods of time.
- Be able to lift up to 30 pounds on occasion.
- Works in varied and changing weather conditions, including extreme heat.