What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASP Major Course Teacher position at St. Paul's School?
Job Details
Description
The Advanced Studies Program at St. Paul’s School announces a search for the position of Major Course Teacher for a five-week intensive academic program running mid-June through late July of summer of 2026. The 2026 ASP Major Course Teacher dates of employment are June 18 - July 27, 2026. Preference will be given to returning candidates. Full course descriptions located at sps.edu/asp-summer/asp-academics/recently-offered-major-courses
Responsibilities
This position includes designing and teaching a rigorous course for approximately 10-14 talented and motivated rising high school juniors and seniors from New Hampshire’s public and parochial schools. Additional responsibilities include:
A bachelor’s degree (master’s or higher preferred); five or more years teaching at the secondary
or collegiate level, or relevant career experience. A keen interest in current pedagogy and scholarship.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in experiential and project-based learning and building classes around future-focused essential questions. The Advanced Studies Program seeks innovative educators who are eager to participate in the academic and co-curricular life of a dynamic residential community. A successful candidate will have experience engaging a diverse student body and an interest in strengthening the ASP’s inclusive community.
Additional Information
The Advanced Studies Program is an initiative of St. Paul’s School, a boarding, co-educational secondary school in Concord, NH affiliated with the Episcopal Church and welcoming to all faiths. The ASP actively seeks applications from candidates who will promote the School’s commitment to engaging a highly talented and diverse faculty. St. Paul’s School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnic origin, gender, disability or sexual orientation, and complies with applicable laws for the protection of civil rights.
Application Process
Candidates should send a cover letter, resume and three references to Michelle Taffe, Director of the Advanced Studies Program. Click the Apply Now button above to submit these requirements and complete the application.
Competitive stipend and meals included. Housing can be provided for teachers not from the area of Concord, NH. Employment is conditioned upon the satisfactory completion of background checks which include checking references, criminal history records, social media, motor vehicle records, fingerprint identification and review, and verifications of your previous employment and education.
Current and valid Driver’s License with an excellent driving record required.
Please note that St. Paul’s School is a tobacco-free campus.
More information about the program can be found at https://www.sps.edu/asp-summer.
CONTACT: Michelle Taffe, 603-229-4715; mtaffe@sps.edu
Description
The Advanced Studies Program at St. Paul’s School announces a search for the position of Major Course Teacher for a five-week intensive academic program running mid-June through late July of summer of 2026. The 2026 ASP Major Course Teacher dates of employment are June 18 - July 27, 2026. Preference will be given to returning candidates. Full course descriptions located at sps.edu/asp-summer/asp-academics/recently-offered-major-courses
Responsibilities
This position includes designing and teaching a rigorous course for approximately 10-14 talented and motivated rising high school juniors and seniors from New Hampshire’s public and parochial schools. Additional responsibilities include:
- Intentional mentoring of 1-2 college-aged interns considering a career in education.
- Attending morning Chapel (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri), weekly faculty meetings, First Night Service, Last Night Service, and other community meetings as scheduled.
- Teaching class six days a week (Monday-Saturday, 8:45 am – 12:35 pm).
- Actively enforcing Program policies, rules and expectations.
- Offering timely and thorough feedback to students on projects and assignments.
- Completing comprehensive evaluations of students and interns before departing at the end of the program.
- Providing the course syllabus before departing at the end of the program.
A bachelor’s degree (master’s or higher preferred); five or more years teaching at the secondary
or collegiate level, or relevant career experience. A keen interest in current pedagogy and scholarship.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in experiential and project-based learning and building classes around future-focused essential questions. The Advanced Studies Program seeks innovative educators who are eager to participate in the academic and co-curricular life of a dynamic residential community. A successful candidate will have experience engaging a diverse student body and an interest in strengthening the ASP’s inclusive community.
Additional Information
The Advanced Studies Program is an initiative of St. Paul’s School, a boarding, co-educational secondary school in Concord, NH affiliated with the Episcopal Church and welcoming to all faiths. The ASP actively seeks applications from candidates who will promote the School’s commitment to engaging a highly talented and diverse faculty. St. Paul’s School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnic origin, gender, disability or sexual orientation, and complies with applicable laws for the protection of civil rights.
Application Process
Candidates should send a cover letter, resume and three references to Michelle Taffe, Director of the Advanced Studies Program. Click the Apply Now button above to submit these requirements and complete the application.
Competitive stipend and meals included. Housing can be provided for teachers not from the area of Concord, NH. Employment is conditioned upon the satisfactory completion of background checks which include checking references, criminal history records, social media, motor vehicle records, fingerprint identification and review, and verifications of your previous employment and education.
Current and valid Driver’s License with an excellent driving record required.
Please note that St. Paul’s School is a tobacco-free campus.
More information about the program can be found at https://www.sps.edu/asp-summer.
CONTACT: Michelle Taffe, 603-229-4715; mtaffe@sps.edu
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