MS FAC – SCIENCE

Job Details
Job Location: SAGE HILL SCHOOL – Newport Coast, CA
Position Type: Fulltime Faculty
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Job Category: Education
Description
A Faculty member of Sage Hill School is devoted to teaching and learning, supports the School’s co-curricular programs, and contributes broadly to the life of the School while promoting the School’s mission. At all times, a faculty member will maintain Sage Hill School’s standards of excellence and professionalism. A faculty member of Sage Hill will utilize a wide range of expertise and depth of knowledge by using a strong pedagogical approach and effective assessment strategies in order to facilitate student learning. A faculty member will foster a supportive and responsive learning environment. Additionally, a faculty member of Sage Hill models the School’s core values in all facets of school life and inspires community members to contribute to a culture that reflects the School’s mission.

Primary responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:

*A full-time faculty member must be physically present in the classroom to teach five (5) sections
*Advise a group of students
*Commit to integrating the Six Cs into all facets of teaching and learning
*Contribute to Sage Center programming: Spring at Sage and Service Learning
*Attend all faculty/staff, department and Town Meetings, as well as all assemblies, school-wide events and Conference periods
*Coach or assistant coach one athletic season (Fall, Winter or Spring)
*Attend class retreats of assigned grade level team
*Support the greater school community, including but not limited to:Attend the annual Admission Open House in October
*Attend Advancement, athletic and arts events throughout the year
*Chaperone student events, per school guidelines
*Active participation on committees as assigned by the Director of Middle School
*Fulfill community support responsibilities as assigned
*Maintain professionalism in communication by promptly responding to emails and phone calls within 24 hours
*Remain current with Canvas guidelines and posting of grades per school guidelines
*Oversee, uphold and implement the expectations defined in the School Handbook
*Read and adhere to all policies and guidelines of the Employee and Academic Program Handbooks as well as the Standards for Exceptional Teaching at Sage Hill School (SETS)
*Authentically engage in self-reflection and professional growth
*Actively support the School’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusivity
*Carry out duties as outlined in Exhibit A
*Interact respectfully and professionally with colleagues and parents
*Honor the confidentiality of the School
*All other duties as assigned by the Director of Middle School or other supervisor
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise student community during advisory, lunch, break and study hall.
Qualifications
*B.A. or B.S. degree in appropriate field; M.A. or M.S. preferred
*Experience in independent school environment preferred
*Excellent collegiality, professionalism and organizational ability
*Superior oral and written communication skills
*Ability to work well with teenagers and their parents
*Ability to maintain confidentiality, use sound judgment and work independently

All positions are 12-month, exempt, full-time and benefits eligible.

Salary range: $70,000 – $110,000 (Compensation is commensurate with years of teaching experience)