Job Description

Thacher seeks candidates who are interested in exploring a career in education, regardless of previous experience or academic fields of interest, to participate in a two-year fellowship program designed to immerse early career teachers in all aspects of boarding school life. We seek to interview candidates who are eager to engage actively in all aspects of boarding school life and be mentored and supported by experienced faculty and school leaders. Successful candidates should have a commitment to residential life and advising, to athletic coaching and/or other participation in the School’s afternoon program, and to helping co-lead camping trips. We also seek fellows who are dynamic leaders, lifelong learners, and compassionate mentors to adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a mentor teacher to observe, support and eventually teach stand-alone courses in the fellow’s discipline of expertise. Fellows can expect to observe and possibly teach 1-2 sections their first year in residence, and up to three their second year.

• Advise a grade-level group of between 4-6 students.

• Participate in the residential program through attendance at community dinner, evening duty one weeknight/week and approximately six weekends/year.

• Participate in the weekend and evening activities program by playing a leadership role in Thacher’s Indoor Committee and helping to plan and run student events.

• Participate in the afternoon program by coaching, running an activity or its equivalent for two of the three seasons/year.

• Partner with colleagues to co-lead two outdoor backcountry trips a year (five nights in the fall and five nights in the spring).

• Serve on at least one school-wide committee; participate in departmental and full-faculty meetings, provide timely written feedback to students, advisees and their families and actively support school activities and events.

Professional Qualities of Thacher Faculty & Staff

• • Contributes to the delivery of the mission, vision, and values of the school community.

  • Builds, fosters and participates in an inclusive school community.

  • Demonstrates commitment to issues of equity, social and environmental justice, and sustainability.

  • Models lifelong learning, flexibility and a growth mindset.

  • Maintains a commitment to professional development.

  • Maintains high standards of professionalism with students and colleagues.

  • Manages time effectively and meets deadlines and commitments.

  • Values collaboration with colleagues and participating actively in a community of students and adults.

  • Embraces and actively participates in signature Thacher programs including our backcountry program.

  • Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to change as needed.

Education & Experience

A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent required.

Other Requirements

A current (or ability to obtain) California driver license with a satisfactory motor vehicle record and ability to transport students in school-owned vehicles. A criminal background check must be successfully completed before employment can begin.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As prescribed by law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.