Conserve School is looking for energetic, dedicated, and mature college graduates with an interest in environmental sustainability and education to serve as Teaching Fellows for the 2019-2020 academic year.
The teaching fellow experience provides training and practical experience in a boarding school setting, as fellows work alongside experienced educators in the areas of academic teaching, outdoor education, and student services.
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
Live on campus. Teaching Fellows will be assigned to apartments in residence houses.
Participate in the rotating duty schedule on weeknights and weekends. {Approx. 40% of regular responsibility} Activities include, but are not limited to:
Residence house supervision,
Recreation center supervision,
Organizing afterschool and weekend activities
Assist a Lead Teacher in the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of one core class (Outdoor Skills, AP Environmental Science, History, English, Environmental Stewardship, Math, or Spanish). Visit the Conserve School website to learn more about these courses. {Approx. 46% of regular responsibility}
Support students in their learning and development through the following {Approx. 8% of regular responsibility}:
Serve as the advisor for two students.
Co-lead one or two week-long wilderness trips each year.
Assist with student solo camping supervision each semester.
Assist in other areas in support of the school as assigned and as needed. {Approx. 6% of regular responsibility}
Additional Information:
Start Date: July 29, 2019
End Date: May 29, 2020
Renewable for up to three years
Full Time Compensation: Hourly wage that typically averages $320/week for full-time work
Number of working weeks per school year: 39
End of Year Bonus: $1,000
Retirement Plan Match: 5% of salary
Health Insurance: 80% of premium covered by Conserve School
Housing: Provided as condition of employment (no pets permitted)
Meals: Provided when students are on campus
Applicants should use our online Employment Application Form to upload their letter of interest, résumé, and three letters of reference: https://www.conserveschool.org/our-school/employment
The Teaching Fellow hiring team expects to begin, in December 2018, to interview candidates for summer 2019 positions. Offers of employment will be made in February or March 2019. However, applications will be accepted and reviewed until all available positions are filled.
More information here: https://www.conserveschool.org/our-school/employment/teaching-fellow
Questions? Contact Phil DeLong, Director of Enrollment and Student Support, at 715-547-1320 or phil.delong@conserveschool.org.