Range depends primarily on experience and secondarily on graduate degrees. Retirement benefits. During the term of his/her employment, the employee’s vacation time will replicate summer, winter and mid-winter breaks on the academic calendar.
Job Description
Spring Street International School is hiring a part-time (.4 FTE) College Counselor beginning in the fall of 2024 who can teach one section of Senior Studies and serve as college counselor. Senior Studies is a year-long course designed to support seniors during the college application process as well as prepare them for life skills post high school graduation. (This position could be combined with an English teaching position to be a full-time position)
Primary Responsibilities
Teach one section of Senior Studies
Serve as College Counselor to all high school students with the primary emphasis on preparing juniors and seniors for college entrance.
Plan, prepare and execute curriculum, assessment, and student support with integrity, organization, and care for the student
Write narrative reports four times per year and participate in parent-teacher-student conferences two times per year
Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and bring a spirit of collaboration to classes
Attend faculty meetings (every other week as a part-time employee)
Engage and participate in the community of the school
Teachers who thrive at our school hold themselves to high standards through personal integrity. We are a group of problem solvers who can self-reflect, improvise, collaborate, and are continually searching for ways to engage every one of our students so that they develop into nuanced deep thinkers with compassion and insight.
We believe in…
Relationships: When students know that teachers care, students care what teachers know. Our teachers are mentors and guides, engaging students in academic inquiry and creating space to discover what ignites them. Individuals: Every child is unique and deserves a unique education. We teach students, not classes, and tailor courses of study, assignments, and skill development around the needs of each individual student. Creativity: Characterized by the ability to perceive the world in new ways, to make new connections, and to innovate solutions, creativity thrives in our unique environment. Our students develop their own opinions and critical thinking. Experience: Learning emerges from doing and experiencing. Our students are not stuck at a desk. They work in groups, they lead, they present, they go beyond the walls of a classroom. Community: From individual relationships to global connections, our human ties define our personal experience and guide our actions.
The ideal candidate will have multiple years of experience in college counseling, teaching middle and/or high school students in a formal school setting. A Bachelor’s degree is required, a master’s degree preferred.
Additional Qualities
Proficiency with Google Classroom and school management software.
Imagination and creativity to provide multiple avenues for learning
Caring, understanding, and patient nature.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing in English
Strong organizational and time management skills, follow-through, and the ability to prioritize
Positive attitude, flexible approach, and self-reflective
Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities
Integrity and professionalism - able to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
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About Spring Street International School
Spring Street International School is an independent 6th - 12th grade school in Friday Harbor, WA on San Juan Island. Spring Street is a close-knit community dedicated to helping students from diverse backgrounds find their voice and passion to learn. We build problem-solvers, team-players, learners, and leaders through advanced academics and hands-on curriculum in a safe and beautiful setting.
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