Teaching Fellow

~ Conserve School is a semester school focused on the theme of environmental stewardship. Designed primarily for high school juniors, Conserve School incorporates the flexibility to accommodate advanced sophomores. Attending Conserve School gives high school students a one-semester opportunity to step out of their regular school and into an exceptional educational setting, while still continuing their required academic studies. ~

Conserve School's challenging, college preparatory curriculum immerses students in environmental history, nature literature, and the science of conservation. Because Conserve School is located on a 1,200-acre wilderness campus, a significant portion of the curriculum is delivered via outdoors, hands-on, active learning.

Position Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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 after school 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

Compensation

• 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

To Apply

• Please click "Apply on Company Website" below to upload your letter of interest, résumé, and three letters of reference using our online Employment Application Form.
• 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.
• Questions? Contact Phil DeLong, Director of Enrollment and Student Support, at 715-547-1320.