Employment Opportunties
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WORKING AT MARIN ACADEMY
Mission Statement
Marin Academy 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.
Working at Marin Academy is a rewarding and invigorating experience. Whether teaching, coaching, or staffing an office, adults at MA work with students and colleagues who are smart and hard-working and who care deeply about the school.
We are a co-educational independent high school of 400 students and approximately 50 faculty. The course curriculum is varied and deep, and our teachers enjoy teaching students at all grade levels. Our co-curricular program is incredibly strong with opportunities abounding in athletics, the arts, student-led groups, and outings. In addition we have a week of "Minicourse" in March where students and teachers take a week away from the classroom to focus on experiential learning in a non-traditional setting.
Full-time teachers teach four classes, advise a group of students, commit to a school "service" (work with a student club, lead an initiative on campus, etc.), and take an active role in the life of the school. Our teachers are passionate about their subject areas and about working with high school students. Marin Academy's block schedule (classes meet every other day for 80 minutes) requires teachers to be creative and thoughtful in pedagogy and content. Professional development opportunities are readily available and include the E.E. Ford Fellowship program (summer), graduate school support, and access to many Bay area conferences and workshops.
The school is a vibrant and diverse community, and students and teachers alike continue to work towards the furthering of an inclusive and supportive school. The school's Diversity Council is designed to make issues of justice and equity the responsibility of all adults in the MA community and its membership includes board members, the head of school, administrators, and teachers. Marin Academy is an equal opportunity employer and people of color and women are encouraged to apply for open positions. Salary and benefits are very competitive.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT MARIN ACADEMY
Teaching Positions
Teaching positions will typically be posted in the winter and spring for openings that begin in August.Theater Tech Director Opening
Beginning August 2008Marin Academy seeks an experienced Theater Technical Director, full-time for the MA academic year (August-June) The successful candidate will be a dedicated theater professional knowledgeable about all systems, equipment, and materials in a professional theater. Must have expertise in theatrical lighting, theatrical sound, projection, curtain rigging. Experience in set construction. Experience with professional music concert production a plus. A strong candidate will be organized, neat, safety-minded, detail- and deadline-oriented, and an eager learner. Duties include the following: coordinate and implement tech needs for a full season of the Performing Arts department productions (theater, music, dance) and other school events. Oversee all design elements—budget, feasibility, schedule, and strike—and work with design team for all Performing Arts productions. Oversee student stage crews with interests in lighting, sound, and stage management, and cultivate student interest in tech. Maintain inventory and work with staff to keep systems in top working order. This is a salaried position with benefits.
Marin Academy is an independent, college preparatory high school located in the Bay Area in San Rafael, CA with an enrollment of 400 students with academic talent, interest in the arts and athletics, and a passion for a multitude of issues. Marin Academy has a block schedule in which classes meet every other day for 80-minute periods. Salary and benefits are very competitive.
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.” The school is a vibrant and diverse community, and students and teachers alike continue to work towards the furthering of an inclusive and supportive school. Marin Academy is an equal opportunity employer and people of color and women are encouraged to apply. For more information about Marin Academy and the Performing Arts department course offerings, please CLICK HERE.
Please send resume and letter of interest to:
Joe Harvey
Academic Dean
Marin Academy
1600 Mission Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901-1859No phone calls, please.
Letters of interest and resumes for faculty positions should be sent via regular mail (no e-mails please) to:
Joe Harvey
Academic Dean
Marin Academy
San Rafael, CA 94901Interviews
Each year, after identifying our needs, the Academic Dean along with Department Chairs and administrators will review the appropriate resumes and schedule interviews with candidates. Finalists will be invited to Marin Academy's campus for a day-long visit to meet with members of the Hiring Team (Head of School, Dean of Students, Director of Crossroads, Academic Dean) as well as see classes, have lunch with the department, and teach a class. If a candidate is also interested in the school's Outings Program or in coaching, appropriate meetings will also be scheduled. Successful candidates typically have two or more years of teaching experience. Prior to the final interview, the school is required to do a background check on all candidates.
Current Teaching Openings are posted as they are open.
Staff Positions are posted as they open.
Coaching Positions are posted the season or year before a position is available.
Crossroads Positions will typically be posted in spring for positions in the summer. For more information on MA's Crossroads program, please CLICK HERE.
