2025-26: Humanities Teacher (Grade 6) 

Madison Country Day School, a PreK-12 International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, is seeking a creative educator for the 2025-26 school year to serve as a full-time Humanities teacher for grade 6. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about teaching sixth-grade students and dedicated to creating engaging, imaginative learning experiences that support their academic and personal growth within our dynamic middle school, which serves grades 5–8. To be considered, candidates must demonstrate an ability to connect academic skills to real-world applications, foster both creative and critical thinking, and support the development of strong foundational reading and writing competencies. This educator will also promote collaborative learning, encourage respect for diverse perspectives, and cultivate a sense of responsibility in local and global contexts.

Applicants should bring a passion for teaching English and History, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with students at the unique developmental stage of sixth grade. Ideal candidates will be well-versed in social-emotional learning (SEL) and committed to creating a safe, structured, supportive classroom environment where students can thrive. We seek an inquisitive and creative educator who leads with optimism, embraces flexibility, and values collaboration. Teachers with experience in upper elementary grades or those who consider themselves middle school generalists are strongly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will:

• Be familiar with or willing to learn the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, particularly the framework for both Language and Literature and Individuals & Societies, 
• Enjoy working within a vibrant and collaborative school with students, colleagues, the administrative team, parents, and the broader school community,
• Show a genuine appreciation of 6th graders through a sense of humor and the ability to exercise daily flexibility,
• Connect with and find joy in working in a middle school community in and out of the classroom,
• Have intellectual curiosity and a desire to spark a love of learning in students,
• Design and facilitate imaginative, rigorous, and empowering lesson plans that are culturally competent, student-centered, and thought-provoking,
• Have successful experience in working with culturally diverse students, teachers, families, and communities.

To apply:  Use this link - https://hcm.paycor.com/l/r/2D708CD7

Qualifications:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
• At least 2 years of teaching experience;
• Excellent oral, organizational, and written communication skills;
• Excellent listening skills;
• Skilled at differentiating instruction;
• A belief in the intrinsic relationship between social-emotional learning and culturally responsive pedagogy. 

About Madison Country Day School

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - ABOUT MCDS Madison Country Day School is Dane County’s only independent Pre-K–12 school, offering a challenging and comprehensive college?preparatory education, including the Madison, Wisconsin area’s only International Baccalaureate program. In an environment where each community member is truly known, MCDS students develop a deep knowledge base and life-long critical and creative thinking skills. At MCDS we are looking for energetic, flexible, and open-minded colleagues; motivated by new opportunities and challenges. We are seeking colleagues who are passionate about and committed to the mission and vision of Madison County Day School and able to demonstrate the values and traits of the International Baccalaureate Programmes and Learner Profile. Madison Country Day School’s vision is for all members of the school community to feel valued and supported as well as inspired to embrace the diversity of each person. MCDS respects, affirms, and protects the dignity and worth of each member of its community. We seek to establish a culture wherein every member feels safe, valued, and encouraged to participate in every aspect of the community. M...CDS embraces and celebrates diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual identity in its hiring. Madison Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. MCDS does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, hiring and employment practices, admission policies, scholarship and grant programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.

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