Job Description

Status: Full Time

About Cape Cod Academy

Cape Cod Academy (CCA) is a selective, independent, coeducational day school educating students in grades K-12. Located on 45 acres in Osterville, MA, Cape Cod Academy serves students and families from towns across the Cape and just over the bridge. Established in 1976 after the closing of the Friendship School and Sea Pines School, CCA is committed to offering a personalized approach to learning (PAL) in all our classrooms. The foundation of the PAL Program is knowing each student so that instructional methods and techniques can be adapted to the student’s learning process, making it the right fit for each individual learner. Programming includes student seminars, independent work, hands-on exercises, advisory meetings, and wellness activities. When students leave CCA, they are fully prepared to enter college as confident self-advocates for their own learning.

Your completed application must include a cover letter, resume, two or three written letters of recommendations signed by the recommender, and copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

A comprehensive benefit programs is available to full time employees which includes health, dental, life, short and long term disability, matching 403(b) retirement savings program and optional vision, accident, critical illness, flexible spending and dependent care accounts.

Summary:

Cape Cod Academy seeks a compelling and passionate educator to teach Lower School Science with a hands on approach to introducing basic science concepts which may include earth and space science, physical science, life science and environmental science. This individual will also engage in the day-to-day life of a CCA Seahawk.

The successful candidate will:

• Embrace an initiative-driven faculty culture focused on advancing Cape Cod Academy’s mission
• Possess an understanding of current teaching pedagogies and child development
• Model flexibility in both implementing best learning practices and pursuing success for each student
• Possess a high degree of cultural competency and demonstrated experience working with diverse populations
• Demonstrate fluency with academic technology that advances learning for students and a willingness to integrate technology into classroom experiences
• Enjoy collaborating with colleagues within and across subject areas, and all aspects of school life
• Invest in the community and participate in the lives of our students outside of the classroom
• Convey patience and empathy with children
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be self-reflective, able to work independently, and committed to professional learning and growth
• Possess a ready and willing sense of humor

Qualifications:

While teacher certification is not required for employment at Cape Cod Academy, all candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in the subject field or a related field. CCA is eager to consider applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities.

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred
• Strong knowledge base of a variety of basic science concepts
• Complete criminal background check (CORI and Statewide Applicant Fingerprint Identification)
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

About Cape Cod Academy

Cape Cod Academy is the only independent, co-educational, college preparatory school serving students from kindergarten to grade 12 on Cape Cod. Founded in 1976, the school is located in the beautiful town of Osterville on an expansive 46-acre campus that features outdoor classrooms, multiple athletic fields, two gymnasiums, outdoor pool, state-of-the-art science labs, and a black box theatre. Our mission is to instill a love of learning in students as they pursue academic excellence and develop life skills in a safe, values-centered community. We place a premium on positive and mutually responsible relationships among students and their faculty, high standards and ambitions for academics, personalized learning, field-based exploration, customized independent learning initiatives, and easy access to a breadth of opportunities for intellectual, ethical, social, artistic, and physical growth service. For more information, visit Our Students For the 2021-2022 school year, 318 students are enrolled at CCA. Twenty-one percent of CCA students identify as bi-racial, American Indian, African American, Hispanic, Asian, or Asian American. Thirty-seven perc ... ent of CCA students receive financial-aid grants to make CCA affordable. CCA students come to the school from over 21 different communities across the Cape, South Shore, and South Coast--as far north as Pembroke, as far east as Eastham and Chatham, and as far west as Marion. The number of students from the Upper Cape and off Cape is about the same as the number from the mid Cape. CCA has historically attracted families of diverse nationality, including recent and current students who are citizens of Haiti, Iceland, Belarus, India, Bulgaria, and Portugal. One hundred percent of Cape Cod Academy's students are accepted into four-year colleges. Our Faculty The hallmark of an independent school is its faculty. At CCA, the commitment of our teachers is neither measured by the ringing of a bell, nor confined to the walls of a classroom. Faculty are involved in every aspect of school life and can be seen on campus in the afternoon, in the evening, and on weekends. Our teachers are experts within the fields of their chosen discipline: history teachers are historians, English teachers are writers, art and music teachers exhibit and perform. The CCA Mission Cape Cod Academy fosters a life-long drive to learn and grow and make a difference in the world. Cape Cod Academy teaches students habits of heart and mind that prepare them to be successful in college, healthy in life, and contributors to society - both locally and globally. Our Core Values As a school and a community, Cape Cod Academy is given purpose and clarity by daily reference to our guiding core values: Scholarship Honesty Compassion Respect Cape Cod Academy places a premium on: - Positive and mutually responsible relationships among students and their faculty - High standards and ambitions - for academics & relationships - Field-based exploration of the way the world works - Customized independent learning initiatives - Easy access to a breadth of opportunities for intellectual, ethical, social, artistic, and physical growth - Service, advocacy, and tackling complex problems - Courage, curiosity, communication, and consideration of others Our Campus Cape Cod Academy sits on a beautiful, quiet campus of 46 acres just ½ mile from the bays of Cotuit and Osterville. Among its outdoor features are forests, walking trails, a vernal pool and greenhouse for scientific research, and an outdoor classroom. The academic campus is comprised of six interconnected buildings: - The Lower School: Chope Commons & Wilkens Hall - Davis Commons - The Science & Math Building - Founders Hall (MS) - The original L building (US) The academic complex, includes: - Tew Library (Lower School) - Ungerman Library (Middle School & Upper School) - Sidman Lecture Hall - Six advanced science laboratories - Dedicated lower school science lab - An art gallery - Four visual art studios - Digital art lab - Traditional wet photo lab - Ceramic wheels & kiln - A main stage - A Black Box Theatre - A Computer lab - Learning Center - A music pavilion - College counseling pavilion The athletic facilities include: - Four varsity-sized playing fields - Eight tennis courts - Outdoor heated pool - Two full-size gymnasiums - Cross-country running course - Lower school playground and playing field Visit our website:

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Full time, Temporary work, Outdoor, Work visa, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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