Miami Country Day School

  Director of College & Academic Counseling | Miami Country Day School Miami, Florida March 2025   Miami Country Day School (MCDS) seeks an innovative, strategic, and mission-driven Director of College & Academic Counseling to lead its recently expanded team of experienced counselors with the opportunity to strengthen the 9th-12th grade college curriculum and process and develop new programming .   About Miami Country Day School Miami Country Day School (MCDS) is a coeducational, nonprofit, independent day school serving approximately 1,380 students from Pre-K3 through Grade 12. Rooted in a mission to educate the whole child, MCDS fosters intellectual curiosity, global citizenship, and strength of character. Our mission and core values—Honor, Respect, Wisdom, Compassion, and Purpose—guide all decision-making.   Located in the vibrant, diverse city of Miami, the MCDS school community embraces innovation, excellence, and a...

JOB SUMMARY:   The Lower School Environmental Studies Teacher is innovative and a highly collaborative person who is passionate about environmental education and is well-versed in an inquiry-based approach. With a focus on global citizenship and environmental standards, students are taught to care for the environment while gaining knowledge and respect for plants, animals, and ecosystems. Working as part of a team is crucial to the success of this role and the ACES teaching team and curriculum development.   Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or related field     ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS:   Develops and refines ACES science curriculum benchmarked against NGSSs standards. Collaborates with ACES team and Administration on curriculum development using the Understanding by Design framework that provides hands-on experiences, inquiry-based instruction, and reflects a continuum of learning from...