Exeter Summer Potential Teaching Positions
Phillips Exeter Academy
Location
Exeter, New Hampshire
Quick overview
Faculty
are responsible for teaching student-centered classes using the Harkness Method and serving as advisors for 10-15 students. They also manage residential life in dorms and facilitate various on and off-campus activities.
Requirements summary
Applicants must have experience with diversity or cultural competency education and proof of authority to work in the United States. Successful completion of a criminal background check is also required.
Job description
Position: Potential Teaching Opportunities
Exeter Summer is a five-week rigorous academic program for middle and high school students taught in the Harkness Method [https://www.exeter.edu/excellence/how-youll-learn]. These students come from every corner of the globe and embody a rich diversity of language, culture, religion, and race. A high percentage of students choose to board on campus during the program; day students are affiliated with dorms and have opportunity to participate in residential life activities.
Responsibilities
· Teaching
- Faculty teach 1 to 3 classes. All classes are student-centered discussions taught in the Harkness Method.
- You may view the courses we plan to run for the upcoming session here: Access Exeter [https://www.exeter.edu/accessexetercatalog] (middle school program) and Upper School [https://www.exeter.edu/upperschoolcatalog] (high school program).
· Cultural Competency
Faculty are expected to demonstrate respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
· Residential Life
A key component to the experience at Exeter Summer is residential life. Faculty have the opportunity to work on a dorm team to create a positive experience for students, many of whom have never attended a boarding school.
· Advising
Faculty members serve as advisors for 10-15 students each. Advisors meet regularly with their advisees and act as the main point of contact between Exeter Summer and student families.
· Activities
Faculty assist with move-in and move-out dates, chaperone on and off-campus activities, and facilitate evening social functions.
Additional Requirements
· Experience with diversity or cultural competency education (conferences, seminars, in-service programs, coursework, or independent study).
· Proof of authority to work in the Unites States.
· Successful completion of a criminal background check.
Please Note
Exeter Summer does not accept third party referrals. All applicants must submit all required materials through our online application.
Questions? Email
summer@exeter.edu
Website
exeter.edu/summer [https://www.exeter.edu/exeter-summer]
