26-27 Upper School Health Teacher (Part-Time)

About the role

The Quad Preparatory School is seeking an Upper School Health Teacher (grades 6-12) for the 2026-27 school year. This position is part-time and exempt, reporting to the Upper School Co-Head, Academic.

Responsibilities

- Plan and implement high-quality, engaging lessons in Health that are differentiated to meet the learning needs of the students. - Regularly assess the students and the curriculum, adapting content and instruction as appropriate; communicate assessment results to parents. - Collaborate with the psychosocial teachers in planning and implementing an integrated program for executive functioning within the academic curriculum. - Collaborate with other members of the clinical team. - Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students' social, emotional, and executive functioning needs. - Maintain accurate records using both the learning management systems Veracross/Google Classroom as well as carefully managed portfolios of student work to illustrate and record progress and achievement. - Empower students to take charge of their learning by providing all necessary scaffolding, modeling, materials, and resources, and consistently maintaining a high level of expectation for student success. - Collaborate with other academic staff and psychosocial staff members to plan, integrate, and facilitate cross-curricular, inquiry-based projects. - Communicate with parents and guardians to provide feedback on pupils’ academic and social-emotional progress through parent-teacher conferences, written reports, phone calls, and emails. - Follow the professional code and policies of the school and conduct oneself in a way that promotes the mission of the school. - Utilize Google Suite, in particular Google Drive, Classroom, Docs, and Sheets. - Attend all faculty and staff meetings, professional development sessions, and required special events (e.g., open houses, Curriculum Night, Carnivale).

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Health Education, Public Health, or related field. - At least one year of Health teaching experience at the middle or high school level. - Special education training, including training in the areas of gifted education and twice-exceptional youth (preferred).

Skills

- Love for working with adolescents and pre-adolescents. - Strong knowledge and appreciation of Health Education. - Desire and ability to work with students with special needs. - Lesson planning and the ability to provide engaging and differentiated instruction. - Ability to connect with middle and high school-aged children. - Effective oral and written communication. - A solid understanding of middle and high school-aged children’s academic, social, and emotional development. - Attention to detail. - Maintaining confidentiality and privacy. - Ethical conduct. - Time management and the ability to multitask. - Teamwork and collaboration. - Patience and flexibility.

Benefits

- Generous and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, student loan repayment, retirement plan contribution, group life plan, disability insurance, and parental leave. - Work-life balance with generous preparation periods throughout each week, limiting the number of after work hours needed. - Opportunities for professional development and growth. - Access to a full range of benefits for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA, FSA, pre-tax transit, and dependent care (DC FSA) accounts; a 401K match, and student loan repayment contributions (after one year of employment); and a full tuition waiver for participation in the annual Certificate Program in Meeting the Needs of Twice-Exceptional Students. - Participation in staff wellness groups, social events, and meaningful work as a valued member of voluntary groups, including Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging; Staff Ambassador Program; and Peer Mentorship Program.