Middle School/Upper School Teacher- Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Shipley School
Bryn Mawr, PA, USA
Full-time
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Middle School / Upper School Teacher - Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Shipley School seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Middle and Upper School Teacher - Social, Emotional and Ethical Development (SEED).

Major Responsibilities

  • Teach Middle and Upper School SEL (Social Emotional & Ethical Development SEED) classes
  • Serve as an advisor in either Middle or Upper School
  • Be an active participant in the school's co-curricular program in meaningful ways by coaching, running a club, chaperoning overnight trips, etc.
  • Other responsibilities include attending regular faculty meetings, professional learning communities, in-service days, and other supervision duties as assigned

Qualifications

The successful candidate must :

  • Have training and experience in teaching and counseling, social work, psychology or related field;
  • Have an interest in ongoing professional development and learning around Human Flourishing, Well-Being, and teaching typical "health" topics, such as sexuality education, drug / alcohol prevention, and mental health / mental disorders;
  • Have a passion for cultural competency and a commitment to bringing topics and practices related to social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to the classroom.

The ideal candidate will possess the following :

  • Have experience teaching a social / emotional curriculum to adolescents;
  • Have an interest in and a desire to build and evaluate curriculum;
  • Have training in Human Flourishing, Positive Education / Positive Psychology;
  • Have training or experience in sexuality education.

The Shipley School, founded in 1894, is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school currently enrolling 835 students in grades Pre-K through 12.

Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, the school is committed to educational excellence and dedicated to developing in each student a love of learning and compassionate participation in the world.

The Middle School has 195 students in grades 6-8, and a faculty of 30.

The Shipley School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law.

Interested candidates should complete the online application. Cover letter, Philosophy of Education Statement, and Resume should be uploaded in the resume section of the application.

Applications received missing supporting documents will receive less consideration . No phone calls, please.

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