Job Description

Indian Creek School is an independent, co-ed day school in which 600 students aged 3 to Grade 12 partner with innovative teachers in an outstanding educational program. Located on a beautiful, 114-acre campus in Crownsville, Maryland (just north of Annapolis), ICS students are nurtured and known as individuals while being challenged to discover their passions, purpose, and potential. The school's mission statement reads: Indian Creek Indian Creek School inspires authenticity, connection, and curiosity so every student can pursue their full potential in scholarship and in life.  

ICS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission and values, who are committed to nurturing learners as individuals, and who are looking to join a vibrant community of professionals who are passionate about education. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Every member of our community plays a critical role in making sure the institution lives up to its mission.   

This is a full-time (40 hours), 10-month position with occasional summer responsibilities, reporting to the Middle School Principal.

Requirements

Requirements  

• Teach four sections of Middle School instruction focused on project-based learning. 

• Implement the Middle School History and Science curriculum in alignment with the ICS Mission, Vision, and Statement of Diversity. 

• Work with the Middle School principal and the Middle School team to ensure a positive and engaging Middle School experience for students

• Collaborate with the Science and History department regularly to enhance curriculum and the student experience.

• Develop and deliver project-based learning experiences each quarter. 

• Use a variety of assessments to measure student understanding and drive instruction. Provide timely, constructive feedback on student assignments. 

• Serve as an academic advisor to a group of students. 

• Maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and parents. 

• Attend all divisional, departmental, and school faculty meetings, including professional development days. 

• Other duties such as lunch duty, carline duty, and chaperoning as assigned by the Middle School Principal. 

Qualifications     

• Desire to be actively engaged in the work of innovative teaching, diversity and inclusion, and ongoing professional growth 

• Expertise in Project-Based learning 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (Master’s preferred)      

• Educational philosophy aligns with the mission and vision of Indian Creek School    

• Resilient, mission-driven, and proactive in creating a supportive learning environment for students    

• Collaborative by nature, and an effective communicator with students, teachers, administrators, and families.    

• Federal and State Background Check clearance and MSDE Employment History review   

Benefits

Benefits & Compensation  

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of  factors, including a candidate's years of experience at an educational institution and prior administrative experience and responsibilities. Candidates will be offered a competitive salary and are exempt from overtime within the range of $58,500 to $98,520 dependent on experience.    

In addition to the annual salary, Indian Creek School offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, critical illness and accident coverage, and both short- and long-term disability for the employee and their eligible dependents.   We offer a 403 (b) retirement plan with employer match to help you plan for the future. PTO includes vacation, sick, holiday, and parental/family leave.    

Equal Employment    

Indian Creek School is an equal opportunity employer and educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.   

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