Middle School Faculty - General Interest

Position

Location:

Saint Andrew’s School – Boca Raton, FL 33434

The Middle School Faculty Instructor is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Saint Andrew’s policies. We seek dynamic individuals who are collaborative and innovative in their approach to teaching and who work to create an inclusive and supportive classroom and school-wide culture.

Faculty responsibilities will include a combination of teaching and student advising, and may include responsibilities in residential life and extracurricular activities.

• Implements inquiry-based instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences, ensuring continual student growth and achievement.
• Prepares course material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and assessments ensuring completion of the curriculum.
• Provides students with ongoing and effective feedback about their work which includes group and peer critique, guided self evaluation and criterion based rubrics.
• Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction with guidance from department chairs.
• Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures using educational technology.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Uses effective classroom management techniques to ensure effective learning.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating activities and plans.
• Maintains expertise in subject matter through professional development.
• Stays current with technology advances and incorporates technology in the classroom.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field;
  Master’s degree preferred
• International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme experience preferred
• Demonstrated success teaching students in an independent school or similar setting
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a team of educators
• Experience integrating technology into teaching practices, including Google Suite for Education preferred
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Cultural competence
• Strong work ethic
• Growth mindset

Saint Andrew’s School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, gender, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability or handicap, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirement of all federal, state, and local laws.

Saint Andrew’s is a drug-free workplace. All employees must successfully maintain an acceptable Level II criminal background check. Saint Andrew’s School may, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs.