Day Care Center Teacher jobs in Miami, FL

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Join our esteemed Academic Program at Miami Country Day School, recognized locally and nationally for its excellence. We foster developmentally sound practices and offer personalized learning experiences, nurturing a lifelong passion for learning, self-confidence, and leadership. Our goal is to provide a relevant education that equips students with the foundation for success beyond their time here.

As a college preparatory learning community, we are committed to educating the whole child, guided by our core values of honor, respect, wisdom, and compassion. Through these values, we prepare students to become lifelong learners, encouraging the development of their intellectual, physical, aesthetic, social, emotional, and spiritual potentials.

Miami Country Day School holds accreditations from FKC, FCIS, and SACS, and maintains active memberships in various educational organizations such as SACAC, NACAC, NAIS, SAIS, CASE, CRIS, ERB, American Library Association, and the College Board.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a dynamic MS Humanities Departmental Teacher who embodies our mission and is dedicated to working collaboratively with our students and faculty. This individual will cultivate their teaching practice through mentorship with experienced educators and administrators. The role involves designing and implementing interdisciplinary curriculum, with a focus on personalized, inquiry-based learning experiences for students. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative and a commitment to professional growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  & TASKS:

• Collaborate and co-teach with lead teachers to develop and deliver hands-on, inquiry-based learning units using the Understanding by Design model.
• Enhance and manage the Miami Country Day School Writing Lab.
• Periodically observe or substitute for class teachers to enhance professional expertise.
• Serve as a co-advisor with a lead teacher for a group of 9th-12th graders.
• Fulfill supervisory duties as assigned.
• Cultivate cooperative and effective relationships with colleagues.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Utilize relevant technology for instruction.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth.
• Contribute to our dynamic community through learning and teaching.