Sonoma Country Day School
Location
Santa Rosa, CA | United States
Job description
Position Description
Sonoma Country Day School is hiring a dynamic math teacher and instructional coach for 2024-2025, seeking expertise in fostering critical thinking and problem-solving. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong pedagogy, content knowledge, and a commitment to student-centered learning. They prioritize student needs, embody a growth mindset, and collaborate effectively with colleagues. The responsibilities of this role are twofold, encompassing the instruction of fourth-grade mathematics through a hands-on, problem-based approach, as well as assuming an additional duty to exemplify, coach, observe, and support lower school faculty in the utilization of research-based mathematical strategies and differentiated instructional methodologies for students from Kindergarten to third grade. This faculty member will play a crucial role in facilitating the continuity of mathematical education between lower and middle school levels and be part of a thriving and dynamic math team comprising three outstanding educators, making for a collaborative and fun team approach. The fourth grade math teacher and instruction coach will be part of the middle school division and report to the middle school division head.
With social-emotional learning as an integral part of middle school, teachers serve as advisors to 9-12 students, building positive relationships and a sense of belonging. Learning at Sonoma Country Day School is not confined to the classroom. The school’s outdoor education programs, student-leadership activities, and athletic offerings are hallmarks of every student’s school experience. Candidates will be expected to share in the day-to-day life of the SCDS middle school community.
Salary, Benefits, and Expectations
This position offers a competitive salary of $65k to $110k, depending on experience, and includes benefits. Hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a weekly faculty meeting until 4:30, and team planning meetings may require additional time. Occasional evening and weekend commitments are required throughout the school year.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SCDS is an equal opportunity employer, and opportunities are open to all individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or handicap.
To Apply
Please do not call the school. Send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references to Mark Bosick, Middle School Division Head, at [email protected] . Please reference “MS Math Teacher & Coach” in the subject line of your email.
Desired Qualifications
Applicants should have experience working with secondary school-aged students and have the ability to model mathematics lessons and assist teachers with math professional development strategies throughout the school year. A bachelor’s or advanced degree in math education or a related field is preferable. Strong interpersonal skills, good humor, and flexibility are essential.
This individual will be committed to the education of all students; share our school vision of high standards of learning; cultivate and promote a safe, caring, and supportive learning environment; treat people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect; recognize and value cultural differences; set high professional standards for self; utilize ethical principles in decision-making; communicate well both orally and in writing; demonstrate leadership; demonstrate strong organizational skills; work well with others; accept constructive feedback; solve problems creatively; be able to handle stress; be open to new ideas and change; embrace learning as a lifelong process with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
About Sonoma Country Day School
Sonoma Country Day School (SCDS) is a transitional kindergarten through eighth grade independent, coed day school located in California's wine country. We draw students from Sonoma and Napa Counties and send graduates to top national and local public and private schools. Visit our school’s website to learn more at
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$65k - $110k
