Humanities Teaching Fellow

St. Paul's School; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire invites applications for the Penn Boarding School Teaching Residency Teaching Fellow program.

Fellows teach one or two classes per term, coach a team or co-curricular activity, and live on campus as a residential adviser in a collaborative, mentorship‑driven environment. The program combines two years of teaching experience with a Master's in Science of Education through the University of Pennsylvania, preparing fellows for leadership in residential

Qualifications

• Residential boarding school experience or commitment to living with adolescents.
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills with time management.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or two classes per term.
• Coach an interscholastic team or co-curricular activity for two terms.
• Live on campus and serve as a residential adviser.
• Meet weekly with the Teaching Fellow Program directors and other Fellows.
• Work with a faculty mentor and participate in class observations.

Skills

Organized

Collaborative

Time management

Adolescent development

Education

Undergraduate degree in humanities

Job description

School/Organization:St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire, is a completely residential, co-educational secondary school affiliated with the Episcopal Church and welcoming to people of all faiths. St. Paul’s School seeks innovative, experienced educators who are eager to participatein the academic, athletic, and co-curricular life of this dynamic residential community in our dedication to the pursuit of excellence in character and scholarship for our students.

The Penn Boarding School Teaching Residency (BSTR) program is a groundbreaking collaboration between the Graduate School of Education of the University of Pennsylvania and a consortium of the nation's leading boarding schools. With an innovative and comprehensive curriculum designed specifically for the boarding schools' unique setting, the program provides aspiring teachers a two-year opportunity to receive a Master's in Science of Education in concert with the exceptional fellowship program offered by St. Paul's School.

The typical workload for a Teaching Fellow at St. Paul's School consists of:

• Teaching one or two classes each term;
• Coaching an interscholastic team or co-curricular activity for two terms;
• Living on campus and serving as a residential adviser;
• Meeting weekly with the other Director of the Teaching Fellow Program and the other Teaching Fellows;
• Working collaboratively with an assigned faculty mentor, including weekly meetings and class observations.

The workload from Penn for the Masters in Science of Education includes:

• Summer work at Penn each year;
• Online work with the cohort of Fellows from the other schools;
• One weekend a term at one of the consortium schools with faculty from the schools and from Penn;
• Coursework with a mentor at St. Paul's School;
• Regular reading and writing assignments from the BSTR at the Penn Graduate School of Education.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Undergraduate degree in a Humanities discipline is required.

Experience: As part of residential boarding school, the candidate must be committed to working and living with adolescents and supporting their academic, social, and emotional growth. The ideal candidate is highly organized and collaborative, with strong time management skills. While prior teaching experience is not required, relevant experience working with young people is preferred.

St. Paul's School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity. St. Paul's School does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation, and complies with applicable laws for the protection of civil rights.

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