The Palma Scholars program brings together a cadre of academically accomplished Upper School students with notable potential in leadership, athletics, and service while also spurring educational innovation within the school. As a cohort of high-achieving 9-12th grade students , Palma Scholars learn under the mentorship of a master teacher and take part in the dynamic Palma Seminar, an interdisciplinary course that promotes real world projects. While eligible to take all courses offered at Catlin Gabel, scholars do not have to meet the same graduation requirements, which allows them to customize their educational roadmap.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Palma Scholars Program Director is responsible for administering and overseeing the program, recruiting student scholars, designing and teaching the Palma Scholar’s seminar, coordinating an annual retreat, collaborating with school employees, and building internal and external relationships.
Success in the position will be evaluated based on the individual’s ability to support the Upper School Division in achievement of their goals. Some of these goals would include:
- Administering the Palma Scholars Program by budgeting, communicating, and strategizing with other key stakeholders at the school and community organizations.
- Overseeing operational aspects of the program, weaving the Palma Scholars Program into the fabric of the academic and co-curricular life of the Upper School.
- Recruiting a cohort of academically exceptional students with exemplary records and notable potential in leadership, athletics, and service.
- Designing and teaching the Palma Scholar’s seminar as an experienced master teacher.
- Build a trusting relationship with the parents of Scholars and construct a community amongst the families in the cohort
Salary Range: $104,000-$124,000/year
Schedule: 10-month position based on the schedule of an academic school year.