Science Teaching Fellow

St. Paul's School; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire, offers the Penn Boarding School Teaching Residency (BSTR), a two-year fellowship combining a Master’s in Science of Education from Penn with a SPS teaching experience.

The typical Teaching Fellow workload includes teaching one or two classes per term, coaching a team or activity for two terms, living on campus as a resident adviser, and weekly collaboration with peers and a faculty mentor.

Qualifications

• Education: Undergraduate degree in Physics or Chemistry is required.
• Experience: Residential boarding school context; commitment to working with adolescents and supporting their growth.
• Prior teaching experience not required; relevant youth experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or two classes each 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 Director of the Teaching Fellow Program and other Fellows.
• Work with a faculty mentor, including weekly meetings and class observations.

Skills

Collaboration

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Physics or Chemistry

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 participate in 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) 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 Physics or Chemistry 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.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and college transcripts with their online application.

Should you have any questions about the program or the application process, please write to [e-mail].

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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