Seattle Country Day School
Science Teacher, Lower School
Seattle Country Day School, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Reports to: Lower School Division HeadStarting date: August 2024Seattle Country Day School (SCDS) is an independent school that serves more than 400 gifted students, grades K–8, on a 2.4-acre campus on the north slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington.At SCDS, we know gifted children can be intense, verbal, and imaginative; we also know that gifted children come from every community, every race, and every socioeconomic class. At SCDS, our students find a warm, welcoming classroom, one based around the concept of inquiry, a method where teachers encourage students to explore, to ask questions, to experiment, and to create. The school also prioritizes social-emotional learning, which is informed by diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts. This attention to the whole child, and to the world they live in, stimulates children’s intellect and imagination and helps foster qualities such as flexibility, empathy, integrity, and compassion.
In our work and in our hiring processes, SCDS is guided by a multi-year strategic plan that focuses on two interconnected priorities: retaining and attracting excellent faculty, especially faculty of color, and increasing the racial and socioeconomic diversity and inclusivity of our school.SCDS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SCDS are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran, military, or marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), or any other status protected by applicable law. SCDS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.We encourage everyone who is interested in this position to apply.Qualifications for the PositionA master’s degree in science education or related field and a minimum of three years of teaching experience in early-childhood science is required. Demonstrated knowledge of inquiry-based science instruction is also required. Academic or professional experience in gifted education is preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills and flexibility are required.ResponsibilitiesThe Lower School science teacher will provide whole-class and small-group inquiry-based science instruction in a lab setting (science lab is shared with the Intermediate School). The teacher will collaborate with grade-level teachers to deliver developmentally appropriate science curriculum that meets the needs of a diverse group of advanced learners. The teacher will also participate in curricular reviews, professional development, and curriculum design to support student needs. Responsibilities also include participation in faculty, department, and grade-level meetings, supervision of students during on- and off-campus activities, and other duties as assigned.
This position is full-time.
SCDS offers a very competitive salary and benefits package. Salary range is $65,000 to $124,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability, an excellent retirement plan, and a section 125 plan.
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In our work and in our hiring processes, SCDS is guided by a multi-year strategic plan that focuses on two interconnected priorities: retaining and attracting excellent faculty, especially faculty of color, and increasing the racial and socioeconomic diversity and inclusivity of our school.SCDS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SCDS are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran, military, or marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), or any other status protected by applicable law. SCDS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.We encourage everyone who is interested in this position to apply.Qualifications for the PositionA master’s degree in science education or related field and a minimum of three years of teaching experience in early-childhood science is required. Demonstrated knowledge of inquiry-based science instruction is also required. Academic or professional experience in gifted education is preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills and flexibility are required.ResponsibilitiesThe Lower School science teacher will provide whole-class and small-group inquiry-based science instruction in a lab setting (science lab is shared with the Intermediate School). The teacher will collaborate with grade-level teachers to deliver developmentally appropriate science curriculum that meets the needs of a diverse group of advanced learners. The teacher will also participate in curricular reviews, professional development, and curriculum design to support student needs. Responsibilities also include participation in faculty, department, and grade-level meetings, supervision of students during on- and off-campus activities, and other duties as assigned.
This position is full-time.
SCDS offers a very competitive salary and benefits package. Salary range is $65,000 to $124,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability, an excellent retirement plan, and a section 125 plan.
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