Job Description
Position Overview
Maclay School is actively seeking dynamic and versatile Middle School Teachers for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year (We are always open to applications from qualified individuals who align with our educational philosophy and values.). Our goal extends beyond finding subject matter experts; we aim to build a robust pipeline of educators who are passionate about holistic student development. The ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in teaching middle school-aged students, with a proven track record of fostering academic excellence and personal growth. A deep understanding of best practices in adolescent education, coupled with expertise in engaging instructional strategies, is essential. We value educators who are adept in addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of middle school education, including literacy and numeracy skills enhancement, social-emotional learning, and the integration of technology in the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement engaging and differentiated lesson plans that cater to the diverse needs and interests of middle school students.
- Deliver instruction across a range of subjects, adapting teaching methods to support individual learning styles and promote critical thinking.
- Assess student progress through a variety of assessment tools, providing timely and constructive feedback to encourage academic and personal growth.
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports social-emotional learning and fosters a sense of community among students.
- Maintain open and effective communication with parents and guardians, sharing student achievements and collaborating on strategies to support student success.
- Participate actively in professional development programs and collaborative teaching initiatives to enhance educational practices and contribute to the school's vision.
- Utilize technology and innovative educational tools to enrich the learning experience and prepare students for a rapidly evolving digital world.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in elementary education, underscored by a robust understanding of teaching methodologies and practices.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging students and building rapport with parents.
- § A commitment to professional growth, underscored by a growth-minded approach and a demonstrated desire for continuous professional development.
- Proficiency in designing and leading whole group, small group, and individual instruction, tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners.
- Familiarity with the Understanding by Design framework differentiated instruction, and standards-referenced curriculum and assessment.
- Strong collaboration skills and a history of establishing effective partnerships with parents.
- Outstanding personal recommendations.
Additional Information:
Maclay School is committed to the belief in the potential of every educator to make a significant impact. Whether you are actively seeking new opportunities or contemplating future endeavors, we invite you to consider becoming a part of our educational family. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Maclay is a place to grow and be challenged; to develop character, compassion, respect, and honor. As a Maclay student, you will not only become a strong learning, but also a purposeful citizen.
Our Mission
Maclay School is an independent, non-sectarian college preparatory school dedicated to providing a liberal arts education and enabling each student to develop their inherent ability to the fullest extent with a balance of discipline and freedom.
Our Statement of Belonging
At Maclay School, a sense of belonging is central to our mission as an educational institution. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to ensuring that each member of our community has an opportunity to thrive, lead others, and be a person of impact. By embracing our differences as a community, our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion fosters an inclusive, welcoming, supportive, and healthy school culture that promotes genuine respect and acceptance of all members of our community. We are committed to equal opportunity for all persons and do not tolerate discrimination and harassment on any basis.
Our Statement of Community
As a member of the Maclay School community, I will maintain my honor and integrity at all times by creating and upholding an atmosphere of trust, respect, kindness, and consideration for all members of the school and the wider community. All constituencies that make up our community - trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumni - should respect, support, defend, cooperate with, speak well of each other and Maclay School, and place the best interests of the institution first.
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy Statement: The philosophy has been in existence since the beginning of the school in 1968. Maclay School supports its students in fulfilling their potential academically, emotionally, physically, and artistically. Its purpose is:
- to establish and maintain a curriculum designed to teach the liberal arts creatively.
- to create a civilized community of learning guided by a dedicated faculty of superior qualifications.
- to provide patient and understanding ways to challenge each student.
- to engender, by teaching and example, self-discipline, hard work, integrity, and persistence at school and home.
- to stimulate each student to inquire, learn, recognize obligations, develop self-respect, and understand others.
- to build a meaningful spirit among students, parents, faculty, and community by faithful fulfillment of the Maclay School Mission and Philosophy.
- to prepare well-balanced students able to meet the future challenges of higher education, service to others, and life, with wisdom and fortitude.
