Part-Time Human Development Teacher

JOB TITLE: Human Development Teacher   

REPORTS TO: Dean of Equity & Inclusion  

CLASSIFICATION: Part Time / Exempt / Temporary Leave Position

START DATE: August 13, 2018

At Marin Academy, we believe that educational excellence should push the boundaries of what is known today in order to prepare students for a world we can’t even imagine tomorrow. Our unique educational approach inspires MA teachers and students to work side-by-side every day immersing themselves deeply in their subjects while honing the ability to think critically and creatively. And because many voices are welcomed and encouraged at MA, our students cultivate the tools they need to live their lives fully—and the inspiration to contribute as compassionate citizens to our world.

Marin Academy seeks an experienced health educator and program leaders to fill a Human Development Teacher & Director of Community Action leave position beginning in August 2018.

Human Development Teacher (50%)

Marin Academy students take a Human Development course for one semester of their freshman and sophomore years.  The Human Development courses provide students with opportunities to question themselves and their peers about identity formation, decision-making, relationships, sexuality, social justice, and substance use. Teachers, teaching assistants, and students strive to foster a safe environment where learning takes place through discussions and educational resources. The goal of the program is to help students articulate their values, appreciate a diversity of opinions and make informed decisions.

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Teaching three sections of Human Development;
• Working collaboratively with the other Human Development teacher to build the program and curriculum;
• Attending faculty meetings;
• Serve as an adviser to a student advisory group
• Participating in the Minicourse program and End-of-Year Experiences

Candidates should have a background in health education; experience working with teenagers; an understanding of adolescent identity development; and the maturity, patience, and good humor needed to engage and to challenge students in discussions about values, choices, and personal relationships.  Ideal candidates will also have classroom teaching experience.

Information About Marin Academy

Marin Academy is situated on a 10-acre campus at the base of the hills of San Rafael, CA in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a 9-12 grade independent, college preparatory high school, we have an enrollment of 420 students with academic talent, interest in the arts and athletics, and a passion for a multitude of issues. Our students come from San Francisco, the East Bay, and Sonoma in addition to Marin County. Marin Academy has a block schedule in which classes meet every other day for 75-minute periods.   

Marin Academy’s mission statement “asks every individual to think, question, and create in an environment of encouragement and compassion, and challenges each person to accept the responsibilities posed by education in a democratic society.” We welcome those with a progressive and innovative mindset about teaching and learning and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Marin Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. Salary and benefits are very competitive.  For more information about Marin Academy, please visit our website (www.ma.org).

Qualified candidates interested in the full-time Math Teaching position should send the following to Scott Young, Dean of Faculty (deanoffaculty@ma.org):

• Cover Letter
• Educational Philosophy
• Resume