Employment

 

Savannah Country Day School seeks experienced History teacher candidates for a part-time opening in the 2020-2021 academic year. This faculty member will teach up to 3 Ancient and/or Modern World history courses, with the possibility of a section of Latin. Qualified candidates should have a passion for helping students to explore the Classics, engaging in historical research, and improving student writing using a variety of pedagogical techniques.  A willingness to enter into dialogue about instructional practice with peers and a desire to be involved in a wide range of school activities in and outside of the classroom are also essential.  Additional duties, such as coaching, are negotiable.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in History, Classics, or a related field, as well as five or more years of teaching experience.  

Sense of humor, flexibility, and a strong desire to work with teenage students.

Excellent communication skills and a willingness to function as part of the History and World Languages Department teams.

Attendance at occasional evening and weekend functions.

Ability to teach part-time within a rotating schedule.

 

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume (including references), to Jonathan Day, Head of Upper School at jday@savcds.org.

 

Upper School STEM Teacher
The Savannah Country Day School is seeking experienced STEM teacher candidates for an opening in the 2021-2022 academic year. This faculty member will teach a combination of introductory physics and chemistry courses along with 2 math courses for a maximum class load of 5. Standard duties for this position include the preparation of course objectives and outlines for course of study in conjunction with the Department Chairs following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the school. Qualified candidates should have a passion for helping students to explore math and science and for contextualizing scientific theories through hands-on learning activities that have real-world applications.  A willingness to engage in a critical dialogue about instructional practice with peers and a desire to be involved in a wide range of school activities in and outside of the classroom are also essential.  Additional duties, such as coaching, are negotiable.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics or a similar field, as well as five or more years of teaching experience.  Advanced degrees are strongly preferred.

Strong sense of humor, flexibility, and a strong desire to work with teens is required.

Excellent communication skills and a willingness to function as part of the Science and Department teams is desired.

Attendance at evening and weekend functions is occasionally required.

Willingness and ability to coach is highly preferred

 

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and statement of educational philosophy to Jonathan Day, Head of Upper School at jday@savcds.org.

Lower School Classroom Teacher JK-5th Grade
Lower School teachers are responsible for supporting and teaching their homeroom students (Junior Kindergarten - 5th Grade). The successful candidate will have experience in working in an early childhood environment and an understanding of the social/emotional development of the youngest learners within our school. Lower School teachers work closely with their grade level colleagues to build upon our current program and plan curriculum aligned to our standards and benchmarks. For more information, click here.
To express interest in the position, candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Christina Aaron, Head of Lower School, at caaron@savcds.org and Chris Douglas, Assistant Head of Lower School, at cdouglas@savcds.org.

The current opening is in our Middle School History Department.  This involves teaching four or five sections of the first half of American History, covering the Colonial Era through the Civil War, to seventh graders.  In addition to the textbook, students read a number of primary sources, and there is substantial collaboration between English and history.  The major focus of this course is the process of development, the “how and why” of history.  Students will engage in thought-provoking discussions and interactive simulations that encourage them to take ownership over their learning, to understand different points of view, and to develop empathy. They will read, research, write, and learn to think like historians by asking questions and forming theories.  In effect, then, the course is an introduction to the study of history and critical thinking – going beyond facts into the formation of hypotheses.  There will be a variety of skills emphasized including note-taking, analyzing primary sources, active listening, and public speaking.  Further, recognizing that today’s world demands that students understand global themes and issues, the course includes consistent and formal work with current events and the important role that world events have played in the formation and development of the United States.  

Another requirement of this position is to serve as a member of the seventh grade team of six teachers, one from each subject area.  Each team member advises a small group of students regarding their academics and helps establish a strong advisory program that focuses on positive habits of mind, study skills, character development and community service.  Every teacher is usually involved in coaching and/or leading an extra-curricular activity.

MS Learning Specialists instruct students in reading, writing, and math.  This may require pre-teaching and reteaching concepts in all academic subjects, focusing on learning strategies to help facilitate the acquisition of knowledge.  Individual students are seen up to 4 times per 8-day cycle, along with small group teaching and review.  On average, a MS learning specialist has a student load of 16 students per week, and the number of sessions depends on the services needed.  Please click HERE for a full job description.

CAMP MOON RIVER
To express interest in the position, candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Patricia Sanchez, Director of Auxiliary Programs, at campmoonriver@savcds.org, or psanchez@savcds.org.