Wayne Country Day School seeks a committed, skilled, and energetic teacher to join our team for the 2024-25 school year. They will be responsible for teaching Science classes in alignment with our school’s mission of preparation and formation of students for the world beyond college. This position would be primarily middle school but could include an upper school section based on the qualifications of the candidate.

The ideal candidate possesses a passion for teaching, a team-oriented approach to collegiality, enthusiasm for creating and implementing an innovative curriculum, strong interpersonal skills, and a deep knowledge of child development.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging lessons in the target language aligned with the school’s curriculum, philosophy, and mission.
• Implement and maintain effective classroom management systems.
• Prepare student reporting and grades, which includes narrative descriptions of students' strengths and challenges.
• Communicate regularly with families about curriculum and student progress.
• Utilize and maximize regular professional development opportunities.
• Update curriculum and materials as needed.
• Participate in the school community, including faculty meetings
• Teaching Science to 5 sections of students.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in education
• Demonstrated classroom management skills, including time, space, and materials for the most effective learning
• Experience with diverse instructional strategies
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to integrate technology effectively

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree is required. A graduate degree in science, education, and/or a relevant discipline is preferred.
• A minimum of three years of teaching science, math or a related discipline is preferred.
• Prior experience teaching students science
• Salary is dependent on experience. Benefits include generous paid time off, health insurance, retirement plan, and tuition discount for children of employees enrolled at the school.

Candidates should send the information listed below as a single pdf file to Barbara Baker at

• A cover letter, explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are interested in the position.
• Résumé
• A statement describing your outlook and philosophy of education and science.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person