What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Health Teacher (Part Time 25%) position at The Spence School?
Middle School Health Teacher, Part-Time
Part time (25%)
Overview
Spence seeks a skilled educator to build on the school’s valued history of supporting student wellness as
an integral part of their academic success. As a health teacher, the person in this role will teach required
Middle School health classes.
Responsibilities:
● Teach approximately 5-6 Middle School Health classes per week
● Deliver established health curriculum while being responsive to student questions
● Collaborate with the Head of Health and Wellness
Qualifications:
● Finds joy in working with young people and in school life
● Demonstrates pedagogical skill and an appreciation for the science and the craft of teaching
● Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with
diverse backgrounds and experiences
● Possesses an advanced degree or equivalent experience in Health Education
● Possesses knowledge of and experience with: positive identity development of girls, sexuality
education/adolescent sexual health, substance use, and body image
● Has experience working with Middle School students in a teaching capacity
● Has experience establishing clear boundaries for a respectful and interactive classroom
environment
● Has excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
● Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth
● Approaches work with optimism, energy, kindness, and a sense of humor
Spence is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We therefore actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
● Finds joy in working with young people and in school life
● Demonstrates pedagogical skill and an appreciation for the science and the craft of teaching
● Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with
diverse backgrounds and experiences
● Possesses an advanced degree or equivalent experience in Health Education
● Possesses knowledge of and experience with: positive identity development of girls, sexuality
education/adolescent sexual health, substance use, and body image
● Has experience working with Middle School students in a teaching capacity
● Has experience establishing clear boundaries for a respectful and interactive classroom
environment
● Has excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
● Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth
● Approaches work with optimism, energy, kindness, and a sense of humor
Spence is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We therefore actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Salary : $18,929 - $33,722