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Posted: 16-May-25
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: 78,000 - 90,000 per year
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Founded in 1889, Marlborough School is an independent girls' college-preparatory school for grades 7 through 12 located in Los Angeles, California. Marlborough is the oldest independent girls’ school in the Southern California region. Central to Marlborough’s vision that Equity Leads Education is the belief in and passion for empowering young women to use their immense talents to better the world and become trailblazers in their own right. Bolstered by world-class faculty and staff, Marlborough students are challenged and inspired to work towards their own personal best and, in doing so, have an almost endless array of courses, extracurriculars, electives, and programs to spark their curiosity, deepen their compassion for one another, and lead lives of purpose.
OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
As a full-time faculty member, the Health Educator will teach health courses in our middle school, grades 7-9, and organize and facilitate health programming in the Upper School, grades 10-12. Our comprehensive curriculum supports students through the critical middle and high school years by fostering personal growth, self-awareness, and essential life skills. Grounded in the belief that social and emotional well-being contributes to academic success, the health program promotes holistic well-being. We aim to create a sense of belonging and community where students are prepared to navigate the challenges and transitions of adolescence with confidence and resilience by openly exploring and understanding health topics that are directly relevant to their lives. This position offers the chance to be an active and engaged member of the Marlborough community.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
An educator who demonstrates a commitment to integrated health and wellness programming and who will:
- Teach four health classes.
- Collaborate with fellow health faculty to develop and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate, and research-informed lessons that integrate social and emotional learning.
- Partner with the Educational and Counseling Services Team and other Student Services colleagues to support students’ overall wellbeing and contribute to the coordination and facilitation of wellness programming and workshops for Middle and Upper School students.
- Use evidence-based practices and a deep understanding of adolescent development to foster a safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver academically sophisticated and pedagogically engaging lessons for the appropriate developmental level and course designation.
- Recognize and support the connection between emotional health, physical wellbeing, and academic growth.
- Communicate regularly with parents, teachers, student services, deans, and other administrators.
- Serve as a grade-level advisor to a group of approximately 12 students, building strong relationships and supporting their academic and social-emotional growth.
- Participate actively in department, grade-level, and school activities, contributing to a collaborative and mission-aligned school culture.
- Adhere to Marlborough’s academic policies, guidelines, and expectations while modeling a commitment to student wellness and joy in learning.
BENEFITS
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $78,000 - $90,000.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Access to voluntary benefits and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Competitive retirement plans.
- Generous time-off allowance to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
For more information about Marlborough School, its rigorous academic curriculum, fine arts and athletics programs, or if you would like to learn more about this position or other career opportunities, we invite you to visit the Careers link under the “About” drop-down menu on our website at: http://www.marlboroughschool.org.
Marlborough School is an equal opportunity employer. Marlborough recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Marlborough School is a diverse, inclusive community that strives to maintain diversity in all areas of employment.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- A B.A. in Health or another discipline in the Health Sciences. A graduate degree in Health or another discipline in the Health Sciences is strongly preferred.
- 2 years of demonstrated success teaching Health at the secondary level.
- A capacity for developing innovative and imaginative programming around issues of health and serve as a model of openness, generosity, and acceptance.
- Possess confidence in their disciplinary and pedagogical expertise while remaining committed to professional growth and innovation in both these areas.
- Enjoy collaboration and have the ability to design and execute curriculum as part of a teaching team.
- Possess a high degree of interest in supporting the developmental needs of teenagers, with the ability to combine high expectations with a high level of support.