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SalarySt. Stephen's and St. Agnes School (SSSAS) of Alexandria, VA is looking to hire a dynamic and engaging Part-time Health Education Instructor for 5th-grade students from the beginning of April until the end of May who wants to make a real difference in the lives of students. Are you passionate about teaching upper elementary students about Health and wellness? Do you have strong knowledge and a holistic understanding of physical, mental, and emotional well-being? Are you passionate about promoting health education in a supportive and informative manner? Would you like to be part of a supportive and amazing faculty in a positive, inclusive environment? If so, please read on!
The Health Education Instructor will play a vital role in delivering instruction to coeducational classes that will be conducted once or twice a week. Key responsibilities will include:
- Exploring the concept of Health and strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Covering areas such as exercise, sleep, hygiene, and nutrition.
- Discussing puberty, hormonal changes, and understanding different body types.
- Addressing mental health, emotional changes, and making healthy decisions.
- Introducing mindfulness and stress-relieving techniques.
- Utilizing the book "It's So Amazing" by Robie Harris and Michael Emberley for age-appropriate discussions.
- Exploring topics like pregnancy, childbirth and reproduction.
- Exploring the concepts of love, intercourse, abstinence, and consent.
- Providing information on what constitutes a drug (general overview).
- Discussing social media use, safe online practices, and healthy ways to communicate.
- Addressing the challenges of transitioning to middle school and changing peer relationships.
Candidates should be able to establish and maintain a safe, orderly, and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning and implement effective classroom management strategies to promote positive behavior and social-emotional growth. The successful candidate will maintain open and clear communication with parents/guardians regarding classroom activities as well as collaborate with other teachers, specialists, and support staff to ensure a holistic approach to student development.
All members of the faculty instill our school's mission by helping their students to become responsible, honest, compassionate, respectful citizens. The successful candidate will be required to exercise professional judgment and responsibility in keeping with the expectations of the School's faculty.
The School accepts candidates with the following minimal qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Health Sciences, or related field. (Advanced Degree Preferred)
- Previous experience teaching or facilitating discussions with elementary school students.
- Knowledge of age-appropriate educational materials and resources.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to create an inclusive learning environment.
ABOUT ST. STEPHEN'S AND ST. AGNES SCHOOL (SSSAS)
Overview
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is an affirming and collegial community committed to our mission to "pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community." SSSAS is an age 3 to Grade 12 Episcopal day school located on three campuses six miles from Washington, D.C., in beautiful and historic Alexandria, Va. We believe that educating the whole child by tending to their individual academic, social/emotional, cultural, and physical needs, prepares them to be knowledgeable, kind, and empathetic citizens in a complex world. Combining a rigorous academic program with outstanding opportunities in the arts, athletics, and service learning for our students, SSSAS is a community that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we seek candidates who share these same values.
Our culture promotes lifelong learning, and employees have a wealth of opportunities available to them to continue expanding their knowledge of both their disciplines and in their field of education. Cultural competency workshops for all faculty and staff, regular, small-group DEIB exploration/workshops, support for graduate studies, summer study grants, and conferences (e.g., People of Color Conference, the National Association of Independent School Annual Conference, and CASE-NAIS) are just a few of the ways in which we support and encourage our Saints faculty and staff to continue to develop and learn in their field and as part of our community.
If you are passionate about promoting health education in a supportive and informative manner, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
READY TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY?
We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this teaching job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Interested applicants should apply through the SSSAS website at https://www.sssas.org/about-us/employment
For more information about St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, we invite you to visit our website at www.sssas.org
