UPenn BSTR Teaching Fellow

Title:                            UPenn BSTR Teaching Fellow

Reports to:                  Appropriate Academic Department Chair

Schedule/travel:          Academic Year. Occasional travel.         

FLSA:                          Exempt

Classification:              Faculty

Housing:                     Yes

Position Summary: The UPenn BSTR is a two-year program designed specifically for young educators eager to develop their skills working in independent boarding schools. Over the course of the program, fellows develop pedagogical and leadership skills, build relationships with other independent school educators, and work closely with veteran mentors who challenge them and help them develop as passionate and reflective teachers.  Fellows meet once per term with UPenn professors and fellows from other schools, attend an intensive workshop at UPenn in June and complete coursework throughout the two years online with the Penn Graduate School of Education.  Applicants should be prepared to commit to a two-year program. A Bachelor’s degree is required.

The ideal candidate will be:

• a student-centered educator, skilled in discussion facilitation;
• eager to work collaboratively with colleagues;
• an effective oral and written communicator;
• committed to developing an equitable and inclusive classroom and community;
• committed to improving their practice through peer observation and professional development;
• dedicated to making positive contributions to the student experience both inside and outside the classroom, including in dorms, on teams and clubs, and through advising.

 Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Teaching two sections in the first year, and three sections in the second, consistent with the mission, values, and standards established by Kent School;
• Completing all University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education coursework as scheduled and fulfilling all degree obligations for the two-year ISTR program.
• Coaching two seasons of interscholastic sports or an equivalent (usually three seasons) of co-curricular activities
• Performing regular duty in our residential program
• Participating in Faculty committees
• Maintaining Public Passenger Endorsement to drive a school vehicle for school activities.

 Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug test;
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance;
• Work is performed on a smoke free campus.
• The list of requirements above is essential, but not exhaustive; additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Kent School seeks faculty members who demonstrate cultural competency and are eager to help us build an inclusive, respectful, and diverse school community. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, ancestry, citizen status, veteran status, physical or mental handicaps, sexual orientation, or any other factors protected by law.