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Upper School Math Teacher
Fairfield Country Day School, a school for boys in Kindergarten through grade 9, seeks applicants for the position of Math teacher for grades 6-9. Candidates should have a passion for teaching, desire for collaboration and experience with middle school-aged children.
The successful candidate will possess excellent math skills, a high level of energy and flexibility and a growth-oriented mindset. She or he will be able to inspire and empower students to learn; collaborate and engage in daily conversations and experiences with students and colleagues; possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; and commit to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
Responsibilities:
- Teach 6th Grade Arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and Geometry.
- Implement a math curriculum that integrates best practices in diversity, inclusivity, and differentiation.
- Create a joyful, stimulating, and innovative environment for learning
- Assess student progress and adjust teaching plans accordingly; provide students with regular and timely feedback about their progress.
- Integrate suitable use of technology as appropriate.
- Collaborate with colleagues to design interdisciplinary and project-based learning curricular experiences.
- Actively pursue professional development in the teaching of math and/or teaching in interdisciplinary project-based approaches.
- Maintain strong communication with colleagues, families, and administration.
- Assists athletic program by coaching teams
- Serves as an Upper School (Grades 6–9) advisor
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and course work in related field; Master’s Degree preferred
- Minimum 2-5 years of teaching experience
- Creative, energetic, and positive approach to teaching
- Experienced with creating an inclusive classroom community
- Experience with student-centered teaching, project-based learning, interdisciplinary curriculum planning, and authentic measures of student learning
- Experience integrating technology, including Google applications, laptop/iPads, ViewSonic boards, etc., into teaching practice to support learning and deepen projects
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Coaching/student advising experience preferred
Fairfield Country Day School prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
TO APPLY:
Please send a resume and cover letter specific to our school and the position to Head of Upper School, Jon Lord. jon.lord@fairfieldcountryday.org
Fairfield Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, all-boys day school in Fairfield, Connecticut.
FCDS admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
FCDS admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
FCDS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.