Job description
Terra Marin School is a progressive TK-8th grade school that seeks to constructively and positively contribute to the personal and intellectual growth of our students. We are committed to exposing our students to a challenging, innovative curriculum in a collaborative, supportive community.
Teachers are the heart of our community. Teachers will mirror and model the core values of our school by fostering their own curiosity, critical thinking, intentionality, open dialogue and good humor. Our teachers will seek to recognize and honor the gifts each student brings to the table, as they strive to continually challenge them to new levels of mastery, and guide our students in their journey to be engaged learners, self advocates, and stewards of our natural environment.
TMS Fast Facts:
Independent, co-educational school
Unique to our Program: One Day of every week, students and teachers will spend a day outdoors in nature that is led by a Nature Guide.
Located in scenic Mill Valley just north of the Golden Gate Bridge by San Francisco (School provides a morning and afternoon shuttle from Richmond San Francisco to Marin)
TMS Middle School MATH and/or Science Teacher Description:
We are seeking one or two talented individuals to join our middle school teaching team as a Math teacher and a Science Teacher.
TMS is seeking dedicated and experienced Middle School Teachers (5-8th Grades) with a focus on either math or science. We are seeking quality educators with a dynamic talent for creating and nurturing a lifelong love of learning in children while building skills necessary for success in middle and high school. We are looking for a talented, passionate, caring professional who will work as a team player, fulfill the Horizons mission, and create a joyous, inclusive, inspiring, and educational culture. Each Middle School Math/Science Teacher will teach math class and a few science classes.
TMS is looking for bright, enthusiastic, educators who believe in our vision and mission. Our Faculty and Staff are the heart of our community. Staff will mirror and model the core values of our school by fostering their own curiosity, critical thinking, intentionality, open dialogue, and good humor.
Responsibilities:
Teach Math pre-algebra, geometry, math sense
Teach Earth Science, basic chemistry and/or physics
Collaborate with teams to design and implement an interdisciplinary, thematic-based, experiential curriculum
Use the Harkness Method to teach
Lead an advisory group
Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values
Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation for instruction
Develop and maintain a classroom atmosphere centered on intellectual inquiry and student engagement.
Foster classroom community through compassionate and supportive practices
Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion
Appropriately carry out specific responsibilities as designated by the division (eg. duties)
Honor the confidentiality of school and student information
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
Engage in self-reflection and professional development through goal setting, PD opportunities, and ongoing dialog with division directors.
Qualification Requirements:
A passion for working with young people
An openness to professional development and continuous learning
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
A pleasant approach to work
Excellent written and oral communication skills
A minimum of 2-5 years of teaching experience
Proficient technology skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office
2 Years minimum Math or Science experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in education and/or content area a Plus
Training in Harkness Method
Responsive Classroom Training
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
COVID-19 considerations:
Weekly COVID Tests.
Our innovative methods were noticed by the news- Marin IJ and NBC News: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/keeping-up-in-the-classroom/thinking-outside-as-pandemic-persists-schools-look-to-the-great-outdoors-as-a-classroom/2338989/
(School provides a morning and afternoon shuttle from Inner Richmond, San Francisco to Marin)
