Reports To: Assistant Head of School for Student Experience
About Saint Mary’s Hall
Saint Mary’s Hall is an independent day school offering students from age 3 through 12th grade a coeducational college-preparatory experience. Situated on 60 beautiful acres near Salado Creek in Northeast San Antonio, Saint Mary’s Hall was founded in 1879 on the principles of knowledge, self-confidence, and respect for others. Originally established by the Episcopal Church, Saint Mary’s Hall serves students and families of all faiths. Graduates leave Saint Mary’s Hall confidently armed with the skills, knowledge, study habits, and self-awareness needed to thrive in college and find fulfillment in life
Position Description: The Health Educator is responsible for teaching health classes across campus. The Health Educator will teach students developmentally appropriate content in accordance with our curriculum.
Essential Job Functions
Teaches knowledge and skills in health education, utilizing curriculum designated by SMH
Works cooperatively with input from Division Heads, School Nurse, Division Counselors, guest speakers, and administrators
Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course standards
Provides small group classroom instruction but is able to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive learning environment
Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares reports, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary
Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress or concerns whenever necessary
Assists in curriculum coordination and design across the divisions
Models nondiscriminatory and unbiased practices in all activities
Knows and complies with SMH policies and procedures
Qualifications
Graduate with Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with a Health Science degree; other relevant degrees will be considered
At least two years’ experience teaching Health in a school setting
Preferred Qualifications
State Certified Health Educator
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Work in a fast-paced environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
May work at a desk and computer for extended periods
Must be able to teach, instruct, and communicate with students, parents, coworkers, visitors, and other professionals in the English language
Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment
Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
Other Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
If you are interested in joining our dynamic professional and learning environment that encourages innovation, send us a cover letter, resume, and complete our SMH employment application.
Applications will be processed as they are received.
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