Middle and Upper School Learning Support Teacher

Indian Creek is the premier independent school in the Annapolis area where KINDNESS is currency, WELL-BEING is priority, and EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION is relentlessly pursued. ICS is a co-ed day school in which students age 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. ICS students develop self-worth, the confidence to take intellectual risks, and the ability to work collaboratively. They are prepared to live in a dynamic and global community where achievement comes not only from knowing but knowing how to learn. The Indian Creek community is actively committed to diversity, equity, and belonging, and we foster an inclusive environment in which students feels understood, valued, respected, and affirmed.

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. Because we are a small school, every member of our community plays a critical role in making sure the institution lives up to its mission.

This is a 10-month position.

Responsibilities:

• Work one-to-one with Middle and Upper School students enrolled in the Learning Support program to develop and strengthen their executive function skills.
• Teach one section of Middle School Humanities.
• Create a positive classroom culture and community, and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Coordinate with teachers, academic advisors, administrators, the MS and US learning specialist, and learning support colleagues to advocate for and support student progress.
• Communicate executive function growth with families.
• Collaborate with learning support colleagues to provide a high-quality, consistent experience for all students enrolled in the Learning Support program.
• Other faculty responsibilities such as duties, attending faculty meetings, advising, and as assigned by the Upper School or Middle School principal.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
• Experience and interest in individualized executive function coaching
• Demonstrated experience/expertise in differentiated instruction, learning success skills instruction, and small group teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate a positive and trusting learning environment
• An educational philosophy that aligns with the mission and vision of Indian Creek School
• Proficiency in technology, including Microsoft products
• Federal, State background clearance and compliance with MSDE Employment History Review.