Details
Posted: 29-Apr-22
Location: Saugerties, New York
Type: Part Time
Categories:
Health/Safety
Reports To: Dean of Students
Status: Part-time, Exempt
Start Date: August 22, 2022
About Woodstock Day School
Founded in 1973, Woodstock Day School (WDS) is a progressive, independent school set on a 40-acre campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. Located midway between the towns of Woodstock and Saugerties and roughly two hours north of Manhattan, WDS is a board-certified member of the New York State Association of Independent Schools and offers a unique and inclusive educational experience to approximately 200 students from nursery school through grade twelve.
WDS believes that there is no such thing as an “average” student, and our combination of purposefully small class sizes, intensely committed faculty and a culture of individual respect empowers our students to aim high, shape and achieve their personal goals, and prepares them to make a positive difference in a complex world. Added to the program in 2003, our middle and upper schools offer outstanding programs for grades 6-12, helping students discover their passions, achieve academic and personal excellence and demonstrate a commitment to service. WDS actively seeks to build a diverse community of educators.
Summary
The Woodstock Day School is seeking a part-time Health and Wellness Teacher to deliver a cohesive and engaging curriculum to students in Grades 6-12 that covers physical, mental, social, and emotional health. The Health and Wellness Teacher will work closely with a team of faculty and administrators across the school to promote and support the health, safety, and well-being of students in the Middle and Upper Schools. This position will be approximately 50% time with the possibility to expand into a full-time position with additional responsibilities in the future.
Additional expectations include attending staff meetings, in-service days including a week in August and a week after school ends in June, and to participate in the life of the school. Faculty hours on campus are 8:00 am to 3:45 pm, with a weekly staff meeting until 5 pm.
Ideal candidates embrace a range of pedagogical approaches, are excited about teaching in a progressive community and have demonstrated a commitment to addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within and outside the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a research-based health and wellness curriculum for Grades 6-12.
- Teach wellness classes and seminars for Grades 6-12.
- Serve as a resource for faculty and administrators with respect to curriculum design and student support as it pertains to student health, safety, and well-being.
- Work closely with the Dean of Students and the School Social Worker around mental health education and wellness.
- Attend weekly faculty meetings and participate in other school meetings as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, explaining why you would succeed in this position, resume, three references and salary requirements as attachments, via e-mail to careers@woodstockdayschool.org, Please include Health and Wellness Teacher in the subject line.
Employees are required to follow all COVID-19 protocols for K-12 schools as determined by NYS and any additional protocols as set forth by the school administration, including a requirement that all staff and faculty be vaccinated for COVID-19.
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The Woodstock Day School is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. WDS prohibits all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation, including behavior which targets an individual or group based on perceived or actual characteristics, such as but not limited to: race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, familial status, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage, citizenship status, caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, status as a certified medical marijuana patient or any other legally protected classification.
- Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience working with adolescents.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Motivation and enthusiasm with a genuine passion for teaching young learners.
- Ability to create a student-centered classroom.