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POSITION SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  

Hamden Hall Country Day School seeks an exceptional individual to join our community as a Lower School Science/ STEM educator for the 2023-2024 academic year.  

The ideal candidate will possess or demonstrate the following: a growth mindset, self-motivation, positive energy, strong interpersonal skills, a service-oriented and team approach to work, approachability, adaptability, openness to new ideas, and excellent oral and written communication skills.  

Essential expectations include:   

• Provide a hands-on, project-based science curriculum to students in Grades K- 6 in a flexible and responsive manner
• Employ instructional strategies to help students explore and understand important concepts in science, including problem-solving and how to gather evidence to support ideas or decisions 
• Design curriculum and instruction in collaboration with the lower school division head and other faculty members
• Establish and maintain standards of behavior and organization for the classroom to achieve an inclusive and productive learning environment 
• Oversee the Bayer Science Center extension activities, including family science events, after school enrichment activities in science/robotics/coding, and STEM challenge events.  
• Coach the Lower School Robotics Team
• Actively plan and coordinate science field trips and the use of our learning garden
• Participate in school events, faculty meetings, and professional development

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, a Master’s degree preferred, 5+ years of teaching experience in a similar role, a proven ability to establish supportive relationships with all school constituencies, strong communication and writing skills, and knowledge of child development.

Expertise in the use of technology to enhance instruction and manage daily expectations as a team member is also needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Google Suite for Educators and be able to learn to use other applications and hardware.  

To be considered, please submit your current resume and a cover letter detailing your interest and experience for this role.

Hamden Hall Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer.

About Hamden Hall Country Day School

Hamden Hall Country Day School is a PreSchool - Grade 12 co-educational Day School located in Hamden, CT. Enrollment is approximately 575 students from over 35 communities. Faculty is comprised of eighty-five full and part-time teachers. Three-quarters of the faculty hold advanced degrees. The student/faculty ratio: 7 to 1 and the average class size: 13.The campus is comprised of twelve acres located in Hamden, Conn., a residential community adjacent to New Haven. Eight major buildings including a science center, theater, and art studios including areas for ceramics, digital photography, and video production; three technology centers, library, and music suite with choral and instrumental practice rooms and classrooms.Thirty acre athletic complex one mile north of the main campus. The Beckerman Athletic Center is a $12.5 million, 65,000-square-foot facility opened in December 2009. Includes natatorium, three basketball courts with an elevated jogging track, fitness center, multipurpose aerobics room, locker rooms, student lounge, and study center.

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