Seattle Country Day School
Middle School Physics Teacher
Seattle Country Day School, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Reports to: Middle School Division HeadStarting Date: August 2024
Seattle 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. Our students find a warm, welcoming classroom based around the concept of inquiry, where teachers encourage exploration, questioning, experimentation, and creativity. The school prioritizes social-emotional learning, informed by diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts. This attention to the whole child stimulates intellect and imagination and fosters qualities such as flexibility, empathy, integrity, and compassion.In our work and hiring processes, SCDS is guided by a multi-year strategic plan focusing 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 providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SCDS are made without regard to any 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.QualificationsThe successful candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree in the sciences, with a background in physics and mathematics. A master’s degree in the content area is preferred. At least three years of middle or high school teaching experience is required. The candidate must have experience implementing integrated, lab-based science curriculum through inquiry-based teaching and creative problem-solving. Background experience in gifted education is ideal.ResponsibilitiesThis full-time position is ideal for a dynamic and knowledgeable teacher with experience designing and implementing a middle-school science curriculum. The teacher will be a member of SCDS’s Middle School division, teaching grade 6 and science electives, as well as preparing students for SCDS’s annual Engineering Event. The teacher will work closely with other teachers and content-area specialists. Responsibilities include an advisory period, participation in faculty, department, and grade-level meetings, and supervision of students on off-campus school activities, including overnight trips.This position is full-time.SCDS offers a very competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, an excellent retirement plan, and a section 125 plan. Salary range is $62,000-$122,000.
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Seattle 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. Our students find a warm, welcoming classroom based around the concept of inquiry, where teachers encourage exploration, questioning, experimentation, and creativity. The school prioritizes social-emotional learning, informed by diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts. This attention to the whole child stimulates intellect and imagination and fosters qualities such as flexibility, empathy, integrity, and compassion.In our work and hiring processes, SCDS is guided by a multi-year strategic plan focusing 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 providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SCDS are made without regard to any 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.QualificationsThe successful candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree in the sciences, with a background in physics and mathematics. A master’s degree in the content area is preferred. At least three years of middle or high school teaching experience is required. The candidate must have experience implementing integrated, lab-based science curriculum through inquiry-based teaching and creative problem-solving. Background experience in gifted education is ideal.ResponsibilitiesThis full-time position is ideal for a dynamic and knowledgeable teacher with experience designing and implementing a middle-school science curriculum. The teacher will be a member of SCDS’s Middle School division, teaching grade 6 and science electives, as well as preparing students for SCDS’s annual Engineering Event. The teacher will work closely with other teachers and content-area specialists. Responsibilities include an advisory period, participation in faculty, department, and grade-level meetings, and supervision of students on off-campus school activities, including overnight trips.This position is full-time.SCDS offers a very competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, an excellent retirement plan, and a section 125 plan. Salary range is $62,000-$122,000.
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