| Do You See Math Everywhere?
ENVIRONMENT: Odyssey School is a private, co-ed middle school for gifted students in grades 6-8. Located on four beautiful acres of old growth oak trees complete with stream. Our science, math and studio art programs are integrated and utilize our grounds for learning experiences.
POSITION: We are seeking a full time math teacher qualified to teach pre-algebra, algebra and geometry. Must be female counselor for camp, Ashland and Japan trips
CURRICULA: The math program is hands-on, utilizing cooperative learning groups with the goal to move all students through algebra by the end of eighth grade. As a school for gifted we seek to meet the needs of advanced math students. Teachers create their own syllabus, teaching materials and pedagogy.
QUALIFICATIONS: Three to five years teaching experience required, preferably in an independent school setting. To be competitive in the hiring process a teacher with a teacher certificate, advanced degree, and experience with gifted students is more desirable.
SALARY: The salary will be, based upon experience competitive with all independent schools. In addition, the successful candidate will have a $5,000 cafeteria-style plan for benefits.
INTANGIBLES: We expect all candidates who a apply to be qualified, thus we are interested in the intangibles you can bring to our community. Have you been in the Peace Corp, do you play an instrument, have you traveled extensively, did you play competitive soccer in college, do you speak a number of languages, are you Life Saving certified, do you keep your room clean, do you have a dog, do you like chocolate, is your music collection eclectic? If you are interested in a team that travels to a week of leadership camp in early Sept., goes to the Oregon Shakespeare festival, has a midyear retreat off campus, goes to a week of outdoor education at Catalina Island, sends their 8 th graders to Japan for three weeks in May and allows teachers to budget, plan, coordinate their own courses—you will fall in love with Odyssey. Join us.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please send cover letter and resume to: Stephen K. Smuin, Head of School; 201 Polhemus Rd. San Mateo, CA 94402 – no phone calls please. Electronic submission fine: ssmuinodyssey@yahoo.com. Qualified candidates will be asked to come for an interview and final candidates will be asked to teach a demonstration class. |
