Phillips Exeter Academy · 1 month ago
Health and Human Development Instructor- Full-Time
Phillips Exeter Academy is seeking a dynamic and passionate Health and Human Development Instructor for a full-time teaching position starting in August 2026. The role involves teaching health education classes, contributing to curriculum development, and engaging with students both in and out of the classroom, while fostering a diverse and inclusive community.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Cultural Competency: Faculty demonstrate respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life
Teaching: Faculty teach four classes per trimester. All classes are student-centered discussions around a Harkness table. To meet the intellectual needs of the school’s talented and highly motivated students, Exeter teachers are dedicated to daily preparation for the best possible classes
Extracurricular Activities: Faculty actively participate in the school’s broad offering of activities (e.g. coaching, advising student clubs, and/or committee work)
Residential Life: Faculty typically reside in campus housing and play a critical role in cultivating Exeter’s community-centered student dormitory life. Each faculty member is generally responsible for one weekend per month and one to two nights per week of dormitory duty, depending on the dormitory size
Advising: Faculty serve as mentors to student advisees throughout students’ time at Exeter. The adviser is the main liaison between an advisee’s family/guardian and the Academy
Faculty are willing to enforce all school policies and rules governing student behavior
Qualification
Required
An advanced degree in Public Health, or a related field, is required
Strong desire and experience working with 9th-12th grade students
Experience teaching in a classroom setting for a minimum of 3-5 years. Equivalent experience may be considered
A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community
Successfully complete a criminal background check (upon hire and reviewed every 5 years)
Clean Driving record (upon hire and reviewed annually)
Preferred
MCHES certification preferred
Demonstrable experience in health promotion, marketing, event planning, and working with students, related to behavior change
Benefits
9% – 12% retirement contribution
Comprehensive health, vision and dental plans
Wellness programming and free fitness classes
Liberal vacation and holiday leave plus flexible summer work hours
An on-site childcare center
Advancement opportunities and robust skills development
Company
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy is a coeducational independent school for boarding and day students between the 9th and 12th grade.
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