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Ross School (East Hampton, NY) seeks a Teacher for Upper School Wellness for the 2022–2023 academic year. The primary objective of this faculty position is educating and providing Wellness education that fosters skills, attitudes, and strategies that empower students and the School community to make intelligent and healthy life choices.

The Wellness curriculum encompasses studies and practices in Eastern and Western wellness disciplines for physical fitness, health, and well-being; development of sportsmanship and athletic skills and performance through team and individual sports, and comprehensive adolescent health education. Ross Wellness Domain seeks to establish a balance between individual and collective achievement, with an emphasis on mindfulness, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence through shared experience and teamwork.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong background in holistic adolescent and community wellness education and the ability to design and deliver sequential learning experiences for physical fitness as well as skills and knowledge in socio-emotional resilience and self-care.

Ross School is a day and boarding school situated in the heart of the Hamptons and prides itself on being the only private K–12 school on the East End. Our mission is to change the way education meets the future. Our boarding students represent many countries around the world including Brazil, China, Japan, and Mexico.

Instructional  Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver education and instruction for the Middle and High School students of the Wellness curriculum while understanding the developmental and emotional needs of each student, ensuring student safety, identifying student issues, and managing and assessing student performance.

• Plan and teach the wellness curriculum that includes daily student engagements in a diverse range of physical/movement education and mindfulness-based learning experiences.

• Strong considerations will be given to the candidate with a background and experience in teaching movement art across classical, modern, and cultural genres.

• Develop and deliver learning experiences and resources in coordination with the Student Life and Advisory curriculum.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, implement and document curriculum under the direction of the Domain Dean, Director of Academics, and in coordination with Division Heads 

• Ensure appropriate domain-specific standards are addressed in teaching and assessment.

• Participate in domain integration through regularly scheduled team meetings.

• Responsible for all aspects of the implementation of the academic program with full documentation in designated digital tools.

• Write progress reports and learning evaluations.

• Keep parents updated on student progress between formal evaluations, when applicable.

• Serve as a mentor to Ross Senior Projects

• Participate in responsibilities of Student Life throughout the year, assigned based on school needs. 

• Attend August Professional Development meetings as well as additional PD days during the academic year 

• Uphold and model all policies and procedures as outlined in the Faculty and Staff Handbook

Physical Demands:

• Ability to relocate from one physical space to another throughout the course of the day.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a Cover Letter and Resume to Human Resources at hr@ross.org. 

Qualifications

> Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is required. Advanced degree preferred.

> Minimum one (1) year prior teaching experience in a related discipline required. Three (3) or more years is preferred.

Required Competencies

• Ability to demonstrate expert knowledge of content and skills related to discipline(s) hired to teach.

• Ability to effectively engage with learners of all levels and backgrounds.

• Ability to demonstrate awareness and importance of international education and intercultural understanding.

• Ability to create learning environments that promote active engagement of all students.

• Ability to support the academic needs and course work for students, families, and other professionals associated with Ross distance learning programs.

• Ability to read, analyze, develop, and interpret documents such as curriculum, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in the language of instruction.

• Ability to work collaboratively to advance the goals and strategic plan of the organization consistent with the Ross Mission, Philosophy, and Core Values.

• Ability to accept and work in a dynamic setting with multiple priorities.

• Ability to demonstrate a sense of purpose and priorities balanced with a sense of humor

• Ability to communicate in a professional manner, both written and orally, with parents, students, colleagues, and others.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups and /or employees of the organization.

• Ability to effectively use technology in communication and instruction.

• Ability to engage in teamwork and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to engage in and support all research initiatives of the organization as a Lab School.