St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School seeks an innovative and student-centered Upper School Health & Wellness teacher to lead engaging, discussion-based courses in health, wellness, and sexuality education for 10th and 12th-grade students. This role is an exciting opportunity for an educator passionate about empowering students with the knowledge, skills, and self-awareness needed to make informed decisions and lead healthy lives.

Our comprehensive wellness program integrates physical, social, emotional, and mental health dimensions, fostering personal reflection and meaningful conversations. Students explore attitudes, beliefs, and values while engaging in skills-based learning to strengthen goal setting, boundary setting, media literacy, interpersonal communication, and decision-making. The program prioritizes primary prevention efforts that promote health-enhancing behaviors and risk reduction.

The ideal candidate will be an empathetic, skilled facilitator who creates a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment where students feel comfortable discussing complex topics related to identity, relationships, and well-being. They will collaborate closely with colleagues and parents, recognizing that health and sexuality education is a lifelong process and that parents are the primary educators of their children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach interactive, coeducational, discussion-based courses in health and wellness for 10th and 12th-grade students.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that encourages open dialogue and critical thinking.
• Equip students with practical life skills that support their long-term health and well-being.
• Partner with faculty, counselors, and parents to ensure a holistic approach to student wellness.
• Stay informed on contemporary issues in health education and integrate best practices into the curriculum.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A background in health education, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience teaching or facilitating conversations around health, wellness, sexuality, and life skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with high school students in a meaningful way.

This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' lives by equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to navigate their health and relationships. If you are passionate about empowering young people and fostering a culture of wellness and self-discovery, we encourage you to apply!

Overview of St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School

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.

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