An Empowering Community

Miami Country Day School invites mission-aligned educators and professionals to explore career opportunities in a community where students are known, included, and supported as they discover their full potential.
Here, faculty and staff help bring the MCDS mission to life each day through purposeful learning, meaningful relationships, and a shared commitment to excellence, global citizenship, and whole-child growth.

MCDS offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and community connection.

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Make an Impact

At MCDS, every adult is an educator. Whether in the classroom, on the field, in the arts, in operations, or in student support, faculty and staff shape the lived experience of the school’s mission.

This is a community for people who value high expectations, meaningful feedback, professional growth, and the opportunity to contribute to something larger than themselves. MCDS is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining exceptional educators and staff who are deeply aligned with the school’s mission and values.

Explore Open Positions
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Why Work at MCDS?

  • Purpose-Driven Work
    Every role contributes to a schoolwide mission: empowering students to learn with vigor, explore with purpose, strive for excellence, and serve with honor, respect, and compassion.
  • Professional Growth
    Faculty and staff are supported through professional development, collaboration, mentorship, and leadership pathways that help educators continue growing in their practice.
  • A Welcoming Community
    MCDS is built on relationships, belonging, and shared responsibility. The school’s core values guide how community members learn, lead, collaborate, and care for one another.
  • A Global PK3–12 Environment
    MCDS brings together a diverse faculty and staff community, with more than 30 countries represented among employees.
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Total rewards

MCDS supports employees with a comprehensive total rewards package that promotes well-being, financial security, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Health and Wellness

Medical, dental, vision, wellness programming, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Financial Security

403(b) retirement with school match, flexible spending options, disability coverage, life insurance options, HSA with school contribution, and voluntary supplemental insurance.

Time Away from Work

Vacation, PTO, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty.

Additional Benefits

Professional development, tuition remission for full-time employees, complimentary lunch, employee discounts and perks, after-school care, 24/7 security, and employee worldwide travel assistance.

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Meet the MCDS HR Team

The Human Resources team is available to support candidates and employees throughout the hiring process and employee experience.
Elliana Lopera
Manager, Human Resources
Elliana Lopera, as the GLOBE Adult Coordinator and Human Resource Manager, focuses on creating meaningful opportunities for faculty and staff to connect, learn, and strengthen the community across Miami Country Day School. In partnership with the GLOBE Team, she develops affinity spaces, shared learning experiences, and opportunities for meaningful conversation that foster curiosity, cultural understanding, belonging, and connection. Through her work, Elliana helps bring GLOBE’s mission into the everyday experience of the adult community, creating spaces where colleagues can learn from one another, share perspectives, and build stronger relationships across campus.
 

Professional Growth
at Miami Country Day School

At Miami Country Day School, we believe exceptional schools are built by exceptional educators. Professional growth is not an event, but an ongoing journey of learning, reflection, and collaboration. We are committed to creating meaningful opportunities for faculty and staff to deepen their expertise, explore innovative practices, share their knowledge with others, and continue growing throughout their careers. By investing in our educators, we strengthen the learning experience for every student, every day.
Whether you are new to MCDS, an experienced educator, or an emerging leader, MCDS offers opportunities to learn, lead, and thrive.
Learn
Learn

SPARTStart: New Employee Institute: A signature onboarding and mentoring experience designed to support new employees as they transition into the MCDS community and develop a strong understanding of our culture, values, and approach to serving students and families.
Professional Learning Days & SPARTAN Summit: Faculty and staff engage in collaborative learning experiences throughout the year, exploring topics that support innovation, instructional excellence, student well-being, and strategic priorities.
Center for Transformative Teaching & Learning (CTTL): Educators engage with leading research and nationally recognized experts to strengthen their understanding of how students learn and thrive.
University of Miami Partnership: Through a unique partnership with the University of Miami, MCDS educators have access to significant tuition discounts and school-supported funding for advanced degree programs. This investment empowers faculty and staff to pursue master’s and doctoral studies while continuing to grow their expertise and leadership within our community.

Lead
LEAD

Conference Participation & Professional Contribution: Faculty and administrators regularly attend and present at regional and national conferences, expanding their expertise while contributing to conversations that shape the future of education.
Leadership Development MCDS is committed to cultivating leaders at every level of the organization. Through coaching, mentorship, specialized leadership programs, and our strong connection to The Heads Network, educators and administrators engage with accomplished school leaders from across the country to strengthen their leadership capacity and broaden their professional perspectives.

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Thrive
Thrive

Instructional Coaching, Peer Learning & Curriculum Innovation: Teachers collaborate through classroom observations, instructional rounds, curriculum development, and peer learning opportunities that encourage reflection, feedback, and the sharing of best practices across PK3–12.
Emerging Teacher Leadership Opportunities: Faculty are encouraged to lead initiatives, mentor colleagues, facilitate professional learning, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of teaching and learning at MCDS.
Professional Growth in Action: Professional growth comes to life through collaboration, reflection, innovation, and shared learning. Across divisions and departments, employees engage in meaningful opportunities to strengthen their practice, contribute their expertise, and support the growth of colleagues, creating a culture where learning never stops.

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