Employment

The Mathematics Specialist leads efforts to assess and enhance all aspects of the school’s mathematics program to ensure effective math instruction and a high-quality math experience for all students.  The Specialist exhibits personal interest in and enthusiasm for the teaching of mathematics and has the capacity to ignite and sustain teachers’ interest in developing a joy for mathematics learning in their students.

The Mathematics Specialist remains attuned to current research related to elementary and middle school math instruction.  Specifically, the Mathematics Specialist is alert to advances in understanding the intersection between children’s developmental capacities and math teaching strategies. The Mathematics Specialist actively investigates and considers new ideas to improve mathematics teaching and learning in an equitable classroom environment.   

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To apply for an open position at Episcopal Day, please email your cover letter and resume to work@episcopaldaysanmateo.org with the position title as the subject line.

Episcopal Day is seeking a Middle School Spanish Teacher for grades 5 and 6. .  This individual will be responsible for creating and cultivating an environment that provides students with a foundation for lifelong learning, the development of self-advocacy skills, and resilience while demonstrating empathy and compassion for others. 

This innovative team member will support our students and parents to carry forth the Episcopal tradition, Mission, Philosophy, and Core Values of our school. They will be responsible for designing a responsive, interdisciplinary program grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Episcopal Day is an equal opportunity employer whose core values reflect a compassionate and inclusive community that engages in service to others and fosters respect for diversity. 

This position reports directly to the Middle School Director and is a temporary position to cover a maternity leave, for up to 6 months.

Major Responsibilities:

Facilitate Learning

• Model the school’s philosophy in working with students, parents, colleagues, and administration

• Work with the Middle School Director and World Language Department to carry out the academic program: curriculum development and implementation, classroom management, student assessment, and parent communication

• Teach Spanish to Middle School classes of approximately 18 students

• Facilitate the emotional and social development of each student, which includes leading an advisory of approximately 12 students

• Demonstrate professionalism, including discretion, judgment, and integrity

Collaborate

• Collaborate with department colleagues, as well as work closely with other middle school faculty around teaching and learning

• Support students in achieving their full potential of development and growth, through observation of students’ behavior and needs, and consult with the Middle School Dean, the school counselor and the Director of Learning Services

• Calculate and report grades in real time; Write narrative progress reports to accompany grades at the end of each semester, and facilitate student-parent-teacher conferences

• Attend and participate in the following: chapels, faculty in-service meetings, student assemblies, and other school functions, as requested

• Attend weekly faculty meetings and actively participate in curricular discussions

• Participate in professional development opportunities and keep current on educational issues and trends

Skill and Abilities

• Dynamic personality and love for children

• Consistent highly professional behavior, including discretion, judgment, and integrity

• Dedicated work ethic; proactive, responsible, reliable, punctual, and attentive to deadlines

• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage, organize and prioritize work

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• High proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Suite) accompanied by a willingness to learn new technologies

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

• Flexibility with the special needs associated with an academic calendar and schedule

• Ability to display strong initiative, internal motivation, and a willingness to take on responsibilities beyond those explicitly defined. 

Qualifications and Salary

A love of Spanish and middle school students is a must. A minimum of two years prior experience in a Spanish classroom or Spanish-teaching field is essential. A master’s degree and California or other state teaching credential are preferred, but not required. 

Episcopal Day offers a generous benefits package, is committed to equitable hiring practices, and enthusiastically encourages professionals of all backgrounds to apply.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Work is in an active, fast-paced environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and various contacts.

• Must be able to move safely and comfortably over a large campus regularly.

• May stand for extended periods of time (up to 4 hours per day).

• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment and outside in weather ranging from cold and wet to hot (80+ degrees).

• Ability to safely and occasionally lift up to 30 lbs. And regularly lift up to 10 lbs.

• Regularly sit, talk, walk, hear and interact with students, parents, staff and visitors.

• Regularly use close and distance vision.

• Turn, bend, reach and occasionally use a step ladder.

• Must comply with all state vaccination requirements, including, but not limited to COVID-19 or proof of eligibility for exemption.

Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew Mission Statement

The School’s mission is to inspire, through an academically challenging course of study, the intellectual curiosity, confidence, moral courage, and character that prepare students to be leaders of positive change in the world.