The Out-of-Door Academy seeks to hire a Middle/Upper School Math Educator to join a thriving school that is committed to providing a relevant and student-centered learning experience for every student we serve.
APPLY AT: The deadline for applications is April 15, 2024. Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of Middle School, the Middle/Upper School Math Educator will be responsible for the following:
Develop and implement Math lessons with the capacity to teach through Algebra II, focusing primarily on creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and project-based learning. Teach three (3) Middle School courses and two (2) Upper School courses at advanced levels. Fulfill the role of a Middle School Advisor. Closely collaborate with Middle School faculty to support students, educators, and families across the division. Live the school's mission and core values of respect, integrity, service, excellence, and responsibility. Qualifications The following experience, skills & knowledge are required and/or preferred:
Bachelor's Degree in Education or Math required; Master's Degree preferred. Demonstrated passion as an educator who employs current advances in education and can show demonstrated success with new pedagogy. Invested in making contributions beyond the classroom, such as advisory, clubs, and coaching. A successful track record of working effectively with a wide range of constituencies including students, faculty, staff and parents. Compensation and Benefits This is a 10-month full-time exempt position available in August 2024. Compensation is highly competitive and commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
At Out-of-Door, we value a diverse workforce. Applicants of any race, creed, physical ability, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation or national origin are encouraged to apply. Once an offer is accepted, the position will require the successful completion of a national background screening and drug testing.
Other Candidates are asked to address what attracts them to this position, to Out-of-Door, and to the Sarasota community in their cover letter.
About The Out-of-Door Academy
Located on two campuses totaling 95 acres in beautiful, Sarasota, Florida, The Out-of-Door Academy (ODA) is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school serving 800 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. At Out-of-Door, students are happy, engaged, and excited about their academic, artistic, athletic, and personal growth. A talented and dedicated faculty challenge students to reach their full potential while providing a high level of individual guidance and support. The school's rigorous and innovative academic program ensures that learning is both meaningful and lasting. Robust offerings in the arts, athletics and service learning enrich the ODA experience and provide opportunities for students to discover and develop their unique interests and talents. Graduates leave Out-of-Door not only academically prepared but also with the strength of character and passion for learning that provide a strong foundation for future success in higher education and in life. Out-of-Door's core values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Responsibility are the foundation of our school community.Out-of-Door was founded on Siesta Key in 1924 to serve student ... s in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. In 1996, a second campus in the Lakewood Ranch area of Sarasota was acquired to accommodate the addition of an upper school. Both campuses have evolved and developed to meet the needs of a growing enrollment as well as to enhance and enrich the experience of every student at ODA. Today, the five-acre Siesta Key campus is home to the Lower School (PK-5), and the 90-acre Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch houses both the Middle and Upper Schools. Facilities include interactive technology in every classroom, a fine and performing arts center with a black box theater, a student and STEM Center, a competition gymnasium with wellness center, a field house, a lighted stadium, tennis courts and a practice complex. A new Middle School campus was recently completed and opened in August, 2020. Show more
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