DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

 Position:                     Fifth Grade Teacher              

Department:              Middle School           

Available:                   August 2021   

Detroit Country Day School, located in a northwest suburb of Detroit, is a private, independent, co-educational, preschool through grade 12, college preparatory school focused on a well-rounded liberal arts education.  Emphasis on academics, arts, athletics, and character development is prevalent across the curriculum.  DCDS believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are educational imperatives for the intellectual, social, and moral growth of every child.  We honor the dignity of every human being and value the differences that exist and are expressed throughout our vibrant school.

Position Summary

Homeroom teacher for a fifth grade classroom with an expertise in math and science. Affection for students in this age group, an understanding of their needs and energy, and a willingness to work collaboratively with staff, administration and parents are prerequisites.

Essential Duties:

• Provide innovative and comprehensive instruction designed to develop critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving and higher order thinking skills
• Serve as grade level advisor to a small group of students and contribute to grade level advisory activities, field trips and possible overnight class trips
• Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to children’s learning
• Plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the curriculum that ensures breadth and balance in all subjects
• Identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes with appropriate challenges and high expectations
• Organize and manage groups or individual pupils ensuing differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all abilities
• Plan opportunities to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of pupils learning
• Maintain a regular system of monitoring assessment, record-keeping and reporting of children’s progress
• Contribute to the development and coordination of the department’s curriculum
• Communicate and consult with parents over all aspects of their children’s education – academic, social and emotional
• Nurture an inclusive environment in which all students can participate fully and have a sense of belonging
• Recognize health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, take responsible care of self and others and to comply with the school’s health and safety policies and protocols

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Elementary Education, math or science related field; Advanced degree preferred
• Teaching experience preferred
• Teaching certificate not necessary but favorably considered
• Experience with Canvas or other Learning Management Systems is preferred
• Proficient use of technology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional collegiality and enthusiasm for young people required
• Preference to candidates with coaching experience or expressed willingness to coach

Submit letter of interest, resume and references online at www.dcds.edu