Career and Education

Maumee Valley Country Day School
Position Opening: Upper School Science/Math Teacher

Type: Full-time faculty
Application Deadline: Until filled

Start Date: Aug. 10, 2023 for orientation

Maumee Valley Country Day School is seeking an individual who puts students at the center of decision-making. The successful candidate is a resourceful and innovative individual who engages in the life of the school and builds relationships across various school constituencies. A good candidate has experience teaching a wide range of student learners and is capable of teaching a varied class load, which may include AP courses.

This position reports to the Head of the Upper School and collaborates closely with all Upper School faculty, as well as the cross-divisional STEM Department. As a full-time faculty member, the position offers all benefits afforded to full-time employees, including but not limited to, comprehensive health benefits, paid life insurance, tuition remission, paid time off, and professional development.

Upper School Math/Science Teacher

A Maumee Valley teacher is a guide who orchestrates learning for students in ways that are engaging, challenging, and relevant. The successful candidate is a resourceful and innovative teacher who uses a range of pedagogical techniques in order to reach all learners. All learners will feel safe, respected, and confident in the environment created by this candidate.

We ask all of our teachers to do the following:

• Fully embrace MV’s mission, the MV’s Vision, and the Portrait of an MV Educator
• Recognize and embrace our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 
• Place student needs at the center
• Work collaboratively
• Personalize instruction
• Organize learning around experiences
• Structure learning to make global connections

Key Responsibilities and Duties:  

• Teach a full load of high school-level courses in the mathematics and science departments
• Manage a student load of between 60 and 80 students
• Nurture and support an advisee group of between 8 and 12 students
• Participate in the life of the school by attending athletic, arts, fundraising, and other events
• Chaperone school functions, such as dances and school trips as needed 
• Participate on committees and task forces as needed
• Mentor student clubs and activities as needed
• Maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues

Skills and Competencies: 

• Sense of humor and demonstrated success working with teenagers
• Ability to teach a range of high school mathematics classes from 9th grade to Advanced Placement
• Ability to teach a range of high school physical science classes
• Flexible and adaptable 
• Familiarity with experiential education 
• Ability to differentiate instruction
• Experience developing innovative curricula with a backward design framework, such as Understanding by Design
• Ability to collaborate within and between departments to emphasize interdisciplinary learning
• Able to maximize the advantages of a technology-rich teaching environment

Credentials: 

• Experience and training in Modeling Instruction in Physics
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required; master’s degree, relevant coursework, or relevant professional experience preferred
• Experience in teaching high school STEM classes

Faculty: Must be willing and able to secure an Ohio Permanent Non-Tax certificate or Professional Teaching license. The school will support you in obtaining this once hired. However, it must be secured within the first six months of employment for compliance purposes.

Background check: All Maumee Valley employees and volunteers must agree to a comprehensive background check and confidentiality agreement

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, ancestry, or citizenship, in accordance with applicable laws. In addition, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We value a diverse workforce. Any employee who believes they have been discriminated against may discuss this with their supervisor or the Head of School.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Complete this 8-10 minute survey: https://take.surveys.ci/s/E2UrzEp33W/87671
2. Email your documents in PDF format to hr@mvcds.org.
3. Documents needed:
4. MVCDS Application

ii.Cover letter, resume

iii. Three written professional letters of reference

1. Copy of college transcripts.
2. Please use the title of the position in the subject line of your email.

About MVCDS

At Maumee Valley Country Day School, children dream, explore, and cultivate their passions and strengths. Our faculty and staff do the same. We are more than a school and more than a group of people. We are a community of lifelong learners who inspire joy. Founded in 1884 and the only PK-12 independent school in northwest Ohio, we support an accomplished and diverse student body within a progressive academic program.

A Maumee Valley education is Personal, Experiential, and Global. It is a journey of discovery and action that defines each child’s learning experience. Through an intentionally crafted curriculum, including active lessons as well as serendipitous explorations, a Maumee Valley education launches children toward the investigation of the world and helps them find their place in it. With our students at the center of our decision-making, we aspire to seek understanding, grow in our compassion and empathy, and adapt to the ever-changing world our students will one day lead. Maumee Valley is grounded in our Mission, Vision, Portrait of an MV Educator, Portrait of an MV Graduate, and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We believe in collaboration, innovation, and the power of community.

• Experience and training in Modeling Instruction in Physics
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required; master’s degree, relevant coursework, or relevant professional experience preferred
• Experience in teaching high school STEM classes

About Maumee Valley Country Day School

At Maumee Valley Country Day School, children dream, explore, and cultivate their passions and strengths. Our faculty and staff do the same. We are more than a school and more than a group of people—we are a community of lifelong learners who inspire joy. As the only PK-12 independent school in northwest Ohio, we support an accomplished and diverse student body within a progressive academic program. A Maumee Valley education is Personal, Experiential, and Global—it is a journey of discovery and of action that defines each child’s learning experience. Through an intentionally crafted curriculum including active lessons as well as serendipitous explorations, a Maumee Valley education launches children toward the investigation of the world and helps them find their place in it. With our students at the center of our decision-making, we aspire to seek understanding, grow in our compassion and empathy, and adapt to the ever-changing world our students will one day lead. Maumee Valley is grounded in our Mission, Vision, Portrait of an MV Educator, Portrait of an MV Graduate, and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We believe in collaboration, innovation, and the power of community.

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