Job Description:
Application Process
For immediate consideration, complete our online application at https://www.micds.org/our-school/career-opportunities/ and upload a copy of your cover letter, resume, and statement of teaching philosophy.

Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning, the JK-12 Department Chair (“Chair”) is responsible for the management and overall effectiveness of pedagogy and the optimization of student learning in a specific discipline. The Chair serves as a faculty leader with a deep understanding of curriculum, best-practice pedagogy, instructional technology, and child and adolescent development. The Chair partners closely with the Division Heads and the Coordinator of Pedagogical Innovation.
 
Essential Functions
The JK-12 Department Chair:

• Builds strong relationships with students, faculty, and parents so that there is a shared understanding of and commitment to the forward momentum of the Science Department and the delivery of the MICDS Mission within the science curriculum;
• With other MICDS academic program leaders, establishes a vision for the Science Department while responding to emerging best practices and research;
• Manages a reduced teaching load in order to serve as a master and mentor teacher for faculty at all grade levels;
• Supervises, manages, and oversees the development of MICDS science teachers;
• Assists the Division Head with the recruitment and selection of new faculty;
• Assists the Division Head with teacher evaluation and professional development;
• Serves as a member of the All-School Academic Leadership Team and as a member of the academic committees in all three MICDS divisions;
• Oversees curriculum development, mapping, and alignment;
• Coordinates best practices for research and technology;
• Oversees textbook and teaching material selection and recommends library books, materials, and other learning media acquisitions;
• Conducts regular Science Department faculty meetings to ensure timely communication of information that impacts teachers and students;
• Serves as a mentor to Science Department teachers in matters of classroom management, teaching methods, and School procedures;
• Provides academic guidance to and placement for students;
• Complies with all of the essential functions, job requirements, qualifications, and duties of MICDS science teachers.

Teacher:

• Prepares course materials such as a syllabus, homework assignments, and handouts that fit into the framework of a one-to-one laptop environment.
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, assignments, and papers.
• Compiles, administers, and grades assessments.
• Works with the department chair to plan, evaluate, and revise curriculum, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Attends faculty meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops, as well as stays current with professional readings and research in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Uses effective classroom management techniques to ensure effective learning.
• Serves as an advisor for 10-12 students.
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.
• Maintains expertise in subject matter through professional development.
• Meets with parents and guardians to discuss their child’s progress.
• Assures effective two-way communication at all levels of responsibility.
• Serves on divisional and school-wide curriculum and program committees.
• Serves as a mentor to new faculty.

Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the School’s discretion

Job Requirements and Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in subject matter, with a preference for a master’s degree as well
• Minimum of five years of teaching experience
• Experience working in a one-to-one laptop environment or equivalent experience with instructional technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and group facilitation skills
• Experience working and learning with children and adults