Title: Upper School History/Humanities Teacher Employment type: Full time Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience Benefits: Includes medical and dental, retirement, housing and meals Date: Beginning mid-August, 2021 Summary: Teachers at Dunn work closely with their peers in a collaborative, cooperative, student-centered academic environment. Dunn is a community of educators and learners that is deeply dedicated to Whole Student Education, and so you will be involved with many facets of the Dunn School boarding and day programs such as classroom teaching, coaching, advising, and residential duties. We are in search of a full-time classroom teacher to join our innovative faculty as a teacher of history and humanities in our Humanities Department. At Dunn School, teacher effectiveness and impact are measured and aligned to the Dunn School Characteristics of Professional Excellence (follow this link for more detail), The CPEs describe an educator who is committed to the following: Professional Growth, Collegiality/Community, Mission and Core Values, Student-Centered, Academic Excellence, Individualized Instruction. Dunn School is a private boarding and day school located in the Santa Ynez Valley of California’s beautiful Central Coast. Dunn School is ideally suited for a candidate who seeks to offer a positive contribution to a residential educational community and build meaningful relationships with students and staff. The mission of Dunn School is to educate whole students to their fullest potential in preparation for a life of learning and responsible leadership in society. To accomplish our mission, we as students, teachers, staff, parents, trustees, and friends are committed to understanding and living by five core values: Emotional Wellness, Physical Readiness, Intellectual Growth, Social Responsibility, and Moral Courage. Dunn School is an equal opportunity employer and seeks a diverse and broad spectrum of quali?ed candidates. Roles and Responsibilities - Teach 4 to 5 sections of history, including advanced levels
- Teach 1-2 Wednesday afternoon enrichment classes (5 Wednesdays/class)
- Teach 1 Mini-Term class (1 week)
- Coach 1 season of after-school athletics or activities
- Residential duty in the dormitories (2-3 nights/month Sunday-Thursday)
- Weekend duty (approximately five weekend duty shifts and five Friday night duty shifts)
- Student advisor (4-6 students)
- Participation in the Dunn School Leadership Program
- Other duties and roles to be determined
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