Middle School Co-Teacher / Leave Replacement
San Francisco Day School - San Francisco, CA
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Job Type: Full-timeIf you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information. Location: San Francisco, CA Report to: Middle School Head Department: Faculty FTE: 100% (Full-Time) Work Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday) FLSA Classification: Salary, Exempt Agreement Dates: December 2 - June 15 At San Francisco Day School, we believe that when intellect and imagination are intertwined, students delight in the discovery of connection, in their academic and creative pursuits, in their relationships, and in all that they experience here. Every day we help our students emerge as flexible and resourceful learners. Because when we do, our students light up with the call and capacity to take on the complexities of their day and of a diverse world. Our Mission At SF Day we ignite curiosity. We cultivate a diverse, nurturing community that encourages learners to expand their perspectives and become their true selves. Students develop as compassionate, creative problem-solvers, prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world. SF Day Fast Facts Independent, co-educational, K-8 school Founded in 1981 Serving 420+ students Located in the heart of San Francisco OVERVIEW Middle School Lead Teachers teach a specific subject and a specific grade(s) and also act as Advisors to a cohort of middle schoolers. This candidate would begin at the start of December and would start by shadowing the 8th Grade Social Studies teacher and eventually take the lead during the maternity leave for the remainder of the school year. Middle School teachers teach 3 sections. Each section has 3 one-hour long blocks per week, for a total of 9 one-hour social studies blocks. Along with this, the candidate would co-lead an advisory group of 14 students every morning. They would also support Learning Lab, a study hall period where advisors would support advises with homework and/or teachers and students choose to meet for extra support in that subject area (Social Studies). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION Responsibilities and Duties: Teaching & Learning Ensure teaching and learning is developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and engaging to students. Plan and teach classes as designated by the Division Head. Prepare lessons, units, and projects to meet learning objectives aligned to the scope and sequence. Create, assign, and grade various formative and summative assessments for students to promote a culture of feedback. Work with students in various settings, including whole groups, small groups, and one-on-one. Proactively inform the Instructional Leadership Team whenever there are significant changes with a student and/or family. Partner with the Instructional Leadership Team to build and implement Student Support or Learning Plans. Classroom Management and Culture Establish and uphold classroom norms and expectations, systems, and routines, to create a positive and safe classroom culture. Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' diverse interests and learning styles. Parent/Guardian Partnership Establish a professional and cordial relationship with families focused on timely feedback on student progress. Maintain regular and open communication with parents/guardians. Lead fall and spring parent/guardian teacher conferences. Additional Non-Teaching Responsibilities Write recommendation letters for 8th grade students for high school applications. Collaborate with colleagues to fulfill the School's Mission and Values and Community Expectations. Attend and participate actively in all meetings and faculty workdays. Participate in school committees and fulfill tasks/responsibilities assigned for committee work. Perform all required administrative tasks in an accurate and timely manner. Requirements Desired Skills and Competencies: Desire to teach middle school-aged students. Comprehensive understanding of best practices of education. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Ability to effectively communicate with others. Excellent organization and time management skills. Strong technology skills to track student attendance and grades. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field; Master's degree preferred. A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in a lower school setting. Experience working with a wide range of students, teachers, and families of diverse backgrounds. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 90% Indoors, 10% outdoors. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to traverse classroom and playground. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2024-10-16