Middle School STEM Teacher

Overview

Riverfield Country Day School (RCDS) in Tulsa, OK seeks a skilled and dynamic STEM teacher who can teach at any middle school grade level. The position emphasizes an innovative teacher who thrives in teams and views their content as part of an interdisciplinary whole, applicable to real-world situations.

• Create an interactive learning environment with creative lessons and assessments.
• Approach learning with a growth mindset, with significant feedback from teachers.
• Provide opportunities for students to engage in academic dialogue through lively classroom discussions.
• Deliver “hands-on,” experiential and/or project-based teaching.
• Collaborate to design interdisciplinary experiences and coursework.
• Establish regular and effective communication with students and parents.
• Engage in regular professional development and identify growth-based goals.
• Participate in required non-classroom activities, including parent/teacher conferences, faculty meetings, special activities, and performance events.
• Foster a confident and collegial atmosphere within the Middle School and actively encourage interdisciplinary opportunities with other colleagues.

• B.A./B.S. in Science, Math, or a related field
• Ability to teach Middle School STEM at any grade level
• Passion for subject matter and for working with bright, motivated pre-teens and teenagers in a rigorous, innovative, college-preparatory environment
• Agility and flexibility to collaborate on cross-disciplinary projects and assignments
• Successful teaching experience in a classroom setting
• Independent School experience preferred

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear, traverse the classroom and school building, as well as outdoor areas. There are prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Interested candidates must apply on this website. For further information, contact Dee Maxey at dmaxey.

Riverfield Country Day School is a non-profit, independent school with no religious affiliation. All decisions regarding admissions, employment, administration, and student and faculty life are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or any other criteria prohibited by law.

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