What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Educator Leave Replacement position at The Dalton School?
Salary Range: $19,000 - $42,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education.
The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities, and fosters diversity as an integral part of school life. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community.
We are seeking a 8-10 week leave replacement from January – March 2025 for a full-time health educator position to provide instruction to students in the areas of health and wellness. This position reports to the Director of Health & Wellness and works in collaboration with administrative teams and faculty.
The Health Educator will provide instruction in areas of hygiene, nutrition, social/emotional learning, body autonomy and consent strategies, body awareness/anatomy, movement, and mindful awareness practices that cultivate students’ inner and outer resources and foster a lifetime of healthy living and holistic wellbeing. In addition, foster positive classroom environments through social-emotional work in the classroom.
In partnership with school psychologists and counselors, the Health Educator may help facilitate student groups, and provide individual support for students struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral problems.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, Masters degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, or related experience of 3 years of teaching health education preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, coordination, evaluation, and assessment skills
- Understanding of the social and emotional development of children
- Familiarity with progressive school curriculum and instruction
- Proven ability to connect joyfully with students and faculty
The Dalton School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment-opportunities
Salary : $19,000 - $42,000
