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Why Work at Emma

Founded in 1814, Emma Willard School was built on the notion that women could excel in an academically rigorous environment, just like men. Over 200 years later, Emma remains an institution that thrives on intellectual curiosity and making way for everyone’s voice to be heard. Surrounded by century-old gothic architecture, EMployees at Emma Willard School become a part of a community that is surrounded by tradition, yet focused on meeting the greatest challenges of our world. From working toward anti-racism to addressing climate change to pursuing social justice, the Emma community is engaged in combining academic excellence with real-world impact. What’s more, we genuinely care about one another while we’re doing it.

If you love being a part of something greater than yourself, Emma is your place. If you love being a part of a community that supports and cares about one another, Emma is your place. If you love striving for excellence, Emma is your place.

Current Openings

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  • Assistant Director of Admissions

    The Assistant Director of Admission is a member of a team dedicated to the recruitment and enrollment of students who are best served by Emma Willards School’s mission. The position is responsible for developing positive relationships with prospective students and families throughout the admissions process. The Assistant Director will also support admission event planning and attend admissions events off campus to promote the school. 

    We seek someone with expertise in navigating today’s changing and diverse landscape and will help the School promote and nurture diversity, equity, access and inclusion. The School encourages candidates from under-represented groups and individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

    Essential Responsibilities: 
    • Manages a recruitment territory that includes working closely with community organizations that support educational access to underrepresented groups. 
    • Interviews prospective students, reviews applications, and collaborates with access organizations to attract a diverse pool of qualified students. 
    • Develop positive relationships with prospective students and families and assist them from inquiry through enrollment 
    • Ensure the unique strengths of Emma’s academic and extracurricular programs are effectively communicated in oral, digital and print mediums by working closely with the  Marketing and Communications team. 
    • Collaborate with the Event and Visit Manager to support all on campus event planning including working with student ambassadors
    • Visit schools and attend school fairs 
    Qualifications: 
    • Bachelor’s Degree 
    • Admissions experience, preferably in a boarding school environment
    • Expertise with SchoolAdmin or other admission databases
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Positive and collaborative spirit 
    • Creativity 
    • Experience in marketing and communications
    • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 
    • Interest in working with diverse populations
    • Interest in working with high school aged students in an inclusive girls school environment
    • Ability to travel to represent the school
    Emma Willard School requires employees to be fully vaccinated with the exception of qualifying exemptions. You will need to submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for the position. Please apply through the school's Career Center website.
  • Campus Safety Officer - Part-time

    The Campus Safety Officer provides safety services to the campus, ensuring security to the Emma property and maintaining a safe educational environment for students, staff and guests. The Officer will assess problem situations and exercise tact and judgment in bringing about their resolution individually or in conjunction with the school administration as appropriate. 
    The School encourages candidates from under-represented groups and individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their service to apply.

    Responsibilities:
    • Interact positively with campus community members on a daily basis and assist members in identifying potential safety and/or security issues.
    • Represent Emma Willard School by providing professional and courteous assistance when answering incoming phone calls and receiving visitors on campus.
    • Calls directed, and messages taken accurately with every effort taken to ensure that callers feel that they have been helped.
    • Conduct vigilant patrols of campus and other school owned property on foot, cart, and/or motor vehicles. 
    • Provide excellent customer related services to students, staff, and visitors.
    • Direct traffic as necessary; provide directions and other assistance to students, staff and visitors. 
    • Respond efficiently to all calls for assistance. Knowing when to make the proper notifications with other personnel, as well as Troy Police, and/or Fire Department. 
    • Conduct safety training; including fire drills, lock down drills and evacuation drills. 
    • Investigate all incidents during assigned shifts and maintain detailed and accurate reports. 
    • Ensure that activity logs are maintained and updated accurately. 
    • Monitor and manage campus cameras and door access systems.
    • Observe safety hazards and promptly report them to appropriate persons, as well as responding to all security and fire alarms. 
    • Unlock/secure appropriate buildings/rooms and facilities as directed. 
    Minimum Requirements / Qualifications / Competencies:
    • Must obtain and maintain a current NYS Security Officer license. On-site security officer training provided.
    • Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license.
    • Must be a strong collaborative team member.
    • Have a good working knowledge of computer based door and camera monitoring systems.
    • Have patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to manage priorities.
    • Demonstrate superior judgment.
    We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. We offer a competitive compensation package in a stimulating and dynamic academic community.
    Emma Willard School requires employees to be fully vaccinated with the exception of qualifying exemptions.
  • Houseparent

    Houseparents at Emma Willard School set the intellectual and cultural tone of the dormitory and are responsible for students’ physical safety and well-being. Houseparents cultivate the hall’s social life, hosting teas, weekend events, and holiday and other events. ??They are responsible for the daily administration of the dormitory halls, addressing facilities concerns, working with students to resolve conflicts, program planning, and serving as a resource for residents within their halls. Working as a team, the Houseparent Department fosters a healthy and inclusive residential environment where each student feels supported and can grow authentically with space to explore their potential alongside their peers.   

    Houseparents are professionals interested in adolescent development and in the creation of programming that builds character and challenges growth. Residential life is a part of the Emma Willard program, and our houseparents are embed our program pillars into the residential experience. In the dormitories, houseparents use experiential learning to support and promote student growth with every interaction. Houseparents deliver the school’s life-skills curriculum through the READY program and guide students to reflect on authentic definitions of success and habits that cultivate a healthy life.

    Houseparents work closely with the student leaders living on their hall. Houseparents are trained in teaching leadership to students and use that expertise to counsel and support our student dormitory leaders. In partnership, houseparents and student leaders build community and belonging for all students. 
     
    We seek someone who is committed to and willing to navigate today’s changing and diverse landscape. This individual will help the school promote and nurture diversity, equity, and inclusion. The School encourages candidates from under-represented groups and individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service to apply.

    Key Areas of Responsibilities:
    • Create a vibrant, safe and connected residential hall community
    • In partnership with the Houseparent team, create and deliver a residential program that aligns with the School’s Program Pillars
    • Assess and support the wellbeing and growth for students in their hall
    • Be an advocate for student needs and concerns by communicating with parents/guardians, health center and counseling staff, advisors, teachers, and administrators
    • Work in partnership with the Director of Student and Community Life and Student Activities Coordinator to deliver a vibrant weekend activities program, including planning and leading weekly on-campus events
    • Participate in faculty responsibilities including attending and contributing to departmental, faculty, and employee meetings, composing quarterly comments, managing off-campus leaves and permissions and transportation, etc.
    • Serve as advisor as part of a grade-level advising team
    • Lead activities - life-skills curriculum in the READY seminar or other activities related to the residential experience
    Personal Qualities 
    • Be a strong advocate for the Emma Willard School mission.
    • Be a collaborative colleague, foster the spirit of teamwork and rapport with students, advisors, and teachers. 
    • Demonstrate maturity, humility, professionalism, confidence, integrity, confidentiality, and a strong work ethic. 
    • Be organized with logistics and effective with execution of events. 
    • Be able to work with parents and families in support of the overall student experience.
    • Be able to form positive relationships with adolescents from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
    • Have a demonstrated interest in adolescent growth and development.
    • Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.
    Qualifications 
    • Bachelor’s degree required. 
    • Relevant experience in residential life or youth mentoring.
    • Valid driver’s license.
    • Demonstrated skill using technology.

    We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. Emma is an equal opportunity employer.

    Emma Willard School requires employees to be fully vaccinated with the exception of qualifying exemptions. You will need to submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for the position. Please apply through the school's Career Center website.
  • Learning Specialist

    Emma Willard School seeks a Learning Specialist to join our team in the 2023-24 school year. The Learning Specialist position is a 10-month position that reports to the Director of Learning Support. The Learning Specialist works directly with students and works in collaboration with the director of learning support, counseling services, class deans, dean of students, and assistant head of school to oversee programming and support for the optimal development of each student. 

    As a member of the Learning Support program at Emma Willard School, the Learning Specialist is an educator who possesses expertise in research-based strategies to meet the needs of a range of learners, and the ability to provide training and development for Emma Willard School teachers. The Learning Specialist recognizes and appreciates the diversity and range of learning needs among students and works collaboratively with students, their families, and their teachers to understand and support all students. 

    We seek someone with expertise in navigating today’s changing and diverse landscape and will help the School promote and nurture diversity, equity, access and inclusion. The School encourages candidates from under-represented groups and individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

    Key Areas of Responsibility:
    • Cultivate relationships with students and their families built on trust and expertise, such that families experience partnership in the growth and development of their children.
    • Work directly with students in a one-on-one or small group setting (executive function, subject-specific, habits of learning).
    • Share in writing academic learning plans which include accommodations and support services for students.
    • Serve as a coach for academic support assistants, classroom teachers and other adult members of the community (consult).
    • Facilitate Student Support Team Meetings.
    • Maintain digital records of sessions with students
    • Participate in regular faculty, staff, and committee meetings; school functions; and school-wide professional development activities during and after school hours.
    • Be a positive force in the lives of students.
    Advisory 
    • Serve as an advisor to a group of roughly 6 students.
    Community/Student Life
    • Be a positive force in the lives of students
    • Participate in school-wide functions and events
    • Lead co-curricular activities; head/assistant coach or an equivalent extracurricular commitment
    • Staff members residing on campus have responsibilities in the residential program one evening a week and on periodic weekends
    Minimum Requirements / Qualifications / Competencies:
    • Bachelor’s Degree
    • Have a good working knowledge of Google, Microsoft Word, comfort with online learning-management systems, and enthusiasm for experimenting with learning technologies
    • Patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
    • Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development
    • Demonstrate superior judgment
    • Have a valid driver's license
    Preferred Requirements / Qualifications / Competencies:
    • A Master’s Degree in Education, with focus on Learning Disabilities, Special Education, or similar
    • 1 years of experience

    We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. 

    Emma Willard School requires employees to be fully vaccinated with the exception of qualifying exemptions. You will need to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration. Please apply through the school's Career Center website.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse

    The Health and Wellness Center at Emma Willard School seeks to hire one overnight Licensed Practical Nurse to work Sunday through Thursday (10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.). The LPN will observe, treat, and deliver appropriate  care to students, in an atmosphere of warmth, personalization and respect.

    Emma Willard School is a nationally recognized, academically rigorous, preparatory boarding and day high school for girls. We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds.  The School encourages candidates from under-represented groups and individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service to apply.  

    We seek someone who is committed to and willing to navigate today’s changing and diverse landscape. This individual will help the school promote and nurture diversity, equity, and inclusion. The School encourages candidates from under-represented groups and individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service to apply.

    Position Summary:
    Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the overnight LPN is responsible for the operations of Emma Willard School Health Center overnight. The incumbent supports the Director of Nursing to serve as a liaison to students, parents and staff on health and wellness care.

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Receive and review report from previous shift.
    • Renders care to students with oversight from the school physician and Director of Nursing. 
    • Accompany student to off campus emergency appointments overnight
    • Follow standing orders of care for all students and contact physicians for further orders as needed.
    • Maintaining confidentiality, document all encounters and care in Magnus Health Portal daily. 
    • Perform a variety of clerical duties, making appointments, setting up shuttles rides and maintaining files. 
    • Telephone techniques and etiquette
    • Communicates with parents, houseparents, nursing staff, administration and doctors as needed for students wellbeing. 
    • Wiping down surfaces and high use items with appropriate cleaners between students 
    • Maintain and organize Health Center; change and wash linens, sanitize medical equipment  and prepare for oncoming shifts. 
    • Give a report to the oncoming day shift nurse.
    • Perform related duties as assigned by Director of Nursing

    Education/License requirements:
    • 2 years of working experience 
    • Current LPN license
    • CPR/BLS certification
    • Valid driving license
    Environment/Physical Demands:
    • Effectively communicate information from students/parents/ faculty in person and on the phone.
    • Visual assessment of student injuries and illnesses
    • Dexterity of hand and fingers to operate medical equipment, perform first aid and CPR.
    • Sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time
    • Pushing and pulling to assist students in wheelchairs
    • Lifting and stocking shelves with supplies
    Working Relationships:
    • Ability to maintain positive working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, parents, students and all school personnel. Treat each student with care and compassion. 

    We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. Emma is an equal opportunity employer. Emma Willard School requires employees to be fully vaccinated with the exception of qualifying exemptions. Please apply through the school's Career Center website.
  • Mathematics Fellow

    Emma Willard School will appoint a Teaching Fellow for the 2023-2024 school year to teach in the mathematics department.  The Fellows program at Emma Willard School partners with Clarkson Graduate School so that the candidate receives a Master’s of Arts in Teaching degree from Clarkson University’s Capital Region campus.  This program provides the opportunity to an aspiring teacher to gain classroom experience with the guidance of an experienced faculty mentor.  Compensation includes full payment for graduate school tuition, on-campus faculty housing, and a stipend.  To be considered for this position, the candidate needs to be accepted into the graduate program at Clarkson University.  The graduate program begins in June 2023.

    We seek someone who is committed to and willing to navigate today’s changing and diverse landscape. This individual will help the school promote and nurture diversity, equity, and inclusion. The School encourages candidates from under-represented groups and individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service to apply.

    Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to:

    Teaching: Teaching two sections of a mathematics course in collaboration with seasoned math instructors, utilizing appropriate technology in the classroom, creating daily lesson plans in collaboration with teachers of the same subject, meeting weekly with an experienced teaching mentor, creating and administering appropriate assessments, and providing students with timely feedback..

    Faculty Duties: Keep accurate records of attendance and grades as required by the school, compose student comments three times a year with additional progress reports as assigned, attend departmental, faculty, and all-school meetings, participate in professional development opportunities provided by the school.

    Residential: Fellows are expected to live on campus and be affiliated with a residential dormitory. As part of their compensation plan, fellows are asked to carry out the duties and responsibilities of residential faculty. A couple nights a week will be spent working in the dorm, along with several weekends staying in the dorm.

    Co-curricular: Fellows will participate in a co-curricular commitment within our program such as coaching one season of a sport, advising a club, etc.

    Communication: Communicating efficiently, and in a timely manner, with colleagues, students, students’ advisors, parents, and/or residential faculty in a professional manner, in both oral and written form.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related discipline
    • Have a good working knowledge of Google Suite and enthusiasm for experimenting with learning technologies
    • Comfortable working with online learning-management systems
    • A valid driver’s license
    • Be a strong advocate for the Emma Willard School mission
    • Patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
    • Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development

    We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds.  We offer a competitive total compensation package in a stimulating and dynamic academic community.  Emma is an equal opportunity employer.

    Emma Willard School requires employees to be fully vaccinated with the exception of medical exemptions. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and teaching statement to be considered for the position. Please apply through the school's Career Center website.
  • Mathematics Instructor

    Emma Willard School seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to work as a full-time Mathematics Instructor starting in the 2023-2024 academic school year. The instructor should be prepared to teach across multiple levels and will collaborate regularly with other teachers of all levels. The instructor will work with the department chair and Math faculty to ensure an integrated and cohesive curriculum. Additionally, the instructor will be encouraged to use creative and innovative teaching practices. This person will demonstrate a commitment to bringing out the absolute best in each student, open collaboration with colleagues, and meaningful professional development.

    The instructor will participate in the active review and creation of scope and sequence for mathematics courses while using the Emma Willard School academic program pillars of intellectual flexibility, purpose and community, and equity and justice as a guide. The Math faculty use a variety of tools and techniques, including but not limited to experiential learning and reflection practices, to help students be confident learning mathematics. Dedication to the holistic wellness of students is essential, as is the ability and comfort in frequent communication with students’ advisors and parents. Emma Willard School faculty regularly participate in community-wide professional development and each faculty member works with their department chair to develop a plan for their personal professional growth. Faculty are given the opportunity to regularly participate in professional learning through the school’s Center for Teaching and Learning. 

    As a boarding school, Emma Willard asks all teachers to contribute to the overall life of the school. These responsibilities will include helping with dorm life and co-curricular activities (e.g. coaching, after school physical education, advising a student activity group, etc) that fill the needs of the school and, ideally, intersect with the interest or expertise of the instructor.  

    We seek someone who is committed to and willing to navigate today’s changing and diverse landscape. This individual will help the school promote and nurture diversity, equity, and inclusion. The School encourages candidates from under-represented groups and individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service to apply.

    Key Areas of Responsibility:
    • Teach four sections of mathematics per year
    • Create and administer appropriate assessments as consistent with departmental philosophy and practice
    • Grade assessments and offer substantive feedback within a timely manner
    • Keep accurate records of assignments, attendance, and grades on an online learning management system
    • Compose student comments quarterly or as assigned
    • Provide individual support to students as needed
    • Communicate with students’ advisors, parents, and/or houseparents as appropriate
    • Participate in school-wide functions and events
    • Attend and contribute to departmental, faculty, and faculty/staff meetings
    • Participate in weekend duty four times per year
    • Lead co-curricular activities (coaching, advising, etc.)
    • Be a positive force in the lives of students
    Minimum Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in mathematics, or a related field
    • Be a strong advocate for the Emma Willard School mission
    • Demonstrate excellence in course design, planning, and implementation
    • Demonstrate a commitment to laboratory safety and best-practices in the lab
    • Have a strong desire to contribute to a collaborative course-level team
    • Have a good working knowledge of Google, Microsoft Word, comfort with online learning-management systems, and enthusiasm for experimenting with learning technologies
    • Patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
    • Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development
    • Demonstrate superior judgment
    • Have a valid driver's license

    Preferred Qualifications/Competencies:
    • Advanced degree in mathematics or in education
    • 3 years of mathematics-teaching experience
    • Knowledge and experience of how to teach math online
    • Experience using experiential learning practices such as project-based learning, problem-based learning, and community engagement in a mathematics classroom
    We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. Emma is an equal opportunity employer.

    Emma Willard School requires employees to be fully vaccinated with the exception of qualifying exemptions. You will need to submit a resume, cover letter, and teaching statement to be considered for the position. Please apply through the school's Career Center website.
  • Registered Nurse - Weekend Track

    The Health and Wellness Center at Emma Willard School seeks to hire a weekend 12 hour day shift nurse. The RN will evaluate, treat, and deliver appropriate medical care to students, in an atmosphere of warmth, personalization and respect.

    Emma Willard School is a nationally recognized, academically rigorous, preparatory boarding and day high school. We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds.  The School encourages candidates from under-represented groups and individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service to apply.   

    Position Summary:
    Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the school nurse is responsible for the operations of Emma Willard School Well and Care Centers. The incumbent supports the Director of Nursing to serve as a liaison to students, parents and staff on health and wellness care.

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Receive and review report from previous shift.
    • Medication administration includes distribution of prescription and nonprescription medication to student per doctor’s instructions, communicate with parents for refills and work with local pharmacies to manage refills of medications
    • Renders acute and follow up nursing care to sick or injured students such as assessment, triage and referral to emergency services, urgent care to students with any illness or injury under the guidance of our overseeing physician
    • Follow standing orders of care for all students and contact physicians for further orders as needed.
    • Maintaining confidentiality, document all encounters and care in Magnus Health Portal daily. 
    • Draw blood work and collect lab specimens as ordered by overseeing physician
    • Assist with daily attendance and document students in health center into MyEmma attendance system
    • Screen for head lice
    • Perform a variety of clerical duties, making appointments, setting up shuttles rides and maintaining files. 
    • Accompany student to off campus appointments
    • On call duties when centers closed
    • Telephone techniques and etiquette
    • Communicates with parents, houseparents, nursing staff, administration and doctors as needed for students wellbeing. 
    • Wiping down surfaces and high use items with appropriate cleaners between students 
    • Maintain and organize Health Centers; change and wash linens, sanitize medical equipment  and prepare for oncoming shifts. 
    • Give a report to the oncoming nurse.
    • Perform related duties as assigned by Director of Nursing
    Education/License requirements:
    • Associate’s degree
    • 2 years of working experience 
    • Current NYS nursing license
    • CPR/BLS certification
    • Valid drivers license
    Environment/Physical Demands:
    • High traffic area with constant interruptions
    • Effectively communicate information from students/parents/ faculty in person and on the phone.
    • Visual assessment of student injuries and illnesses
    • Dexterity of hand and fingers to operate medical equipment, perform first aid and CPR.
    • Sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time
    • Pushing and pulling to assist students in wheelchairs
    • Lifting and stocking shelves with supplies
    Working Relationships:
    • Ability to maintain positive working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, parents, students and all school personnel.
    • Treat each student with care and compassion. 
    We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. Emma is an equal opportunity employer.

    Emma Willard School requires employees to be fully vaccinated with the exception of qualifying exemptions.
  • Science Fellow

    Emma Willard School will appoint a Teaching Fellow for the 2023-2024 school year to teach in the science department.  The Fellows program at Emma Willard School partners with Clarkson Graduate School so that the candidate receives a Master’s of Arts in Teaching degree from Clarkson University’s Capital Region campus.  This program provides the opportunity to an aspiring teacher to gain classroom experience with the guidance of an experienced faculty mentor.  Compensation includes full payment for graduate school tuition, on-campus faculty housing, and a stipend.  To be considered for this position, the candidate needs to be accepted into the graduate program at Clarkson University.  The graduate program begins in June 2023.

    We seek someone who is committed to and willing to navigate today’s changing and diverse landscape. This individual will help the school promote and nurture diversity, equity, and inclusion. The School encourages candidates from under-represented groups and individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service to apply.
    Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to:

    Teaching: Teaching two sections of a lab-based physical science course in collaboration with seasoned science instructors, utilizing appropriate technology in the classroom, creating daily lesson plans in collaboration with teachers of the same subject, meeting weekly with an experienced teaching mentor, creating and administering appropriate assessments, and providing students with timely feedback..

    Faculty Duties: Keep accurate records of attendance and grades as required by the school, compose student comments three times a year with additional progress reports as assigned, attend departmental, faculty, and all-school meetings, participate in professional development opportunities provided by the school.

    Residential: Fellows are expected to live on campus and be affiliated with a residential dormitory. As part of their compensation plan, fellows are asked to carry out the duties and responsibilities of residential faculty. A couple nights a week will be spent working in the dorm, along with several weekends staying in the dorm.

    Co-curricular: Fellows will participate in a co-curricular commitment within our program such as coaching one season of a sport, advising a club, etc.

    Communication: Communicating efficiently, and in a timely manner, with colleagues, students, students’ advisors, parents, and/or residential faculty in a professional manner, in both oral and written form.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics and/or other relevant science discipline
    • Have a good working knowledge of Google Suite and enthusiasm for experimenting with learning technologies
    • Comfortable working with online learning-management systems
    • A valid driver’s license
    • Be a strong advocate for the Emma Willard School mission
    • Demonstrate a commitment to laboratory safety and best-practices in the lab
    • Patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
    • Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development

    We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds.  We offer a competitive total compensation package in a stimulating and dynamic academic community.  Emma is an equal opportunity employer.

    Emma Willard School requires employees to be fully vaccinated with the exception of medical exemptions. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and teaching statement to be considered for the position.

  • Science Instructor

    Emma Willard School seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to work as a full-time Science Instructor starting the 2023-2024 academic school year. This position requires the flexibility to teach across various levels and disciplines of science and have an interest in designing elective courses (e.g.. neuroscience, environmental science). Preference will be given to candidates who can teach a combination of chemistry and physical sciences (e.g.. physics). The instructor should be prepared to teach across multiple levels and will collaborate regularly with other teachers of all levels. The instructor will work with the department chair and Science faculty to ensure an integrated and cohesive curriculum. Additionally, the instructor will be encouraged to use creative and innovative teaching practices. This person will demonstrate a commitment to bringing out the absolute best in each student, open collaboration with colleagues, and meaningful professional development. 

    The instructor will participate in the active review and creation of scope and sequence for science courses while using the Emma Willard School academic program pillars of intellectual flexibility, purpose and community, and equity and justice as a guide. The Science faculty use a variety of tools and techniques, including but not limited to experiential learning and reflection practices, to help students be confident learning science. Instructors encourage and scaffold higher-order thinking about scientific concepts and facilitate exploration and enjoyment through laboratory experiments. Dedication to the holistic wellness of students is essential, as is the ability and comfort in frequent communication with students’ advisors and parents. Emma Willard School faculty regularly participate in community-wide professional development and each faculty member works with their department chair to develop a plan for their personal professional growth. Faculty are given the opportunity to regularly participate in professional learning through the school’s Center for Teaching and Learning. 

    As a boarding school, Emma Willard asks all teachers to contribute to the overall life of the school. These responsibilities will include helping with dorm life and co-curricular activities (e.g. coaching, after school physical education, advising a student activity group, etc) that fill the needs of the school and, ideally, intersect with the interest or expertise of the instructor.  

    We seek someone who is committed to and willing to navigate today’s changing and diverse landscape. This individual will help the school promote and nurture diversity, equity, and inclusion. The School encourages candidates from under-represented groups and individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service to apply.
     
    Key Areas of Responsibility:
    • Teach four classes which may include a combination of year-long graduation requirement courses and upper-level electives
    • Create and administer appropriate assessments as consistent with departmental philosophy and practice
    • Grade assessments and offer substantive feedback within a timely manner
    • Keep accurate records of assignments, attendance, and grades on an online learning management system
    • Compose student comments quarterly or as assigned
    • Provide individual support to students as needed
    • Communicate with students’ advisors, parents, and/or houseparents as appropriate
    • Participate in school-wide functions and events
    • Attend and contribute to departmental, faculty, and faculty/staff meetings
    • Lead co-curricular activities (coaching, advising a club, etc.)
    • Be a positive force in the lives of students
    Minimum Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (physics, chemistry, biology) or a related field
    • Be a strong advocate for the Emma Willard School mission
    • Demonstrate excellence in course design, planning, and implementation
    • Demonstrate a commitment to laboratory safety and best-practices in the lab
    • Have a strong desire to contribute to a collaborative course-level team
    • Have a good working knowledge of Google, Microsoft Word, comfort with online learning-management systems, and enthusiasm for experimenting with learning technologies
    • Patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
    • Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development
    • Demonstrate superior judgment
    • Have a valid driver's license
    Preferred Qualifications/Competencies:
    • Advanced degree in science or in education
    • 3 years of science-teaching experience
    • Knowledge and experience of how to teach science online
    • Experience using experiential learning practices such as project-based learning, problem-based learning, and community engagement in a science classroom

    Emma Willard School requires employees to be fully vaccinated with the exception of medical exemptions. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and teaching statement to be considered for the position.

  • Teaching Faculty - Resume Collection

    Emma Willard School seeks to create a roster of passionate and creative teachers who would be interested in delivering the mission of Emma Willard School. 

    Our teachers are committed to collaboration with colleagues, ongoing engagement with professional learning to deepen both content expertise and pedagogical depth and breadth, and the use of a variety of teaching strategies in the classroom that instill in our students the “habits of an intellectual life.” Our teachers are supported in their work by collaborative department cultures, a welcoming community, and professional learning opportunities offered by our Center for Teaching & Learning. 

    Faculty will collaborate regularly with other teachers of all levels to ensure an integrated and cohesive curriculum while using the Emma Willard School academic program pillars of intellectual flexibility, purpose and community, and equity and justice as a guide. Additionally, the instructor will be encouraged to use creative and innovative teaching practices; our faculty use a variety of tools and techniques, including but not limited to experiential learning and reflection practices, to engage students in deep learning. Dedication to the holistic wellness of students is essential, as is the ability and comfort in frequent communication with students’ advisors and parents. Emma Willard School faculty regularly participate in community-wide professional development and each faculty member works with their department chair to develop a plan for their personal professional growth.

    As a boarding school, Emma Willard asks all teachers to contribute to the overall life of the school. These responsibilities will include helping with dorm life and co-curricular activities (e.g. coaching, after school physical education, advising a student activity group, etc) that fill the needs of the school and, ideally, intersect with the interest or expertise of the instructor.  

    We seek to collect resumes from individuals who are committed to and willing to navigate today’s changing and diverse landscape. This individual will help the school promote and nurture diversity, equity, and inclusion. The School encourages candidates from under-represented groups and individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service to apply.

    Key Areas of Responsibility:
    • Teach four classes, based on department needs
    • Actively participate in school and department pedagogical and curricular initiatives 
    • Create and administer appropriate assessments as consistent with departmental philosophy and practice
    • Grade assessments and offer substantive feedback in a timely manner
    • Keep accurate records of assignments, attendance, and grades on an online learning management system
    • Compose student comments quarterly or as assigned
    • Provide individual support to students as needed
    • Communicate with students’ advisors, parents, and/or houseparents as appropriate
    • Participate in school-wide functions and events
    • Attend and contribute to departmental, faculty, and faculty/staff meetings
    • Lead co-curricular activities (coaching, advising, etc.)
    • Be a positive force in the lives of students
    Minimum Qualifications:
    • Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the discipline to be taught or a related field. Candidates with degrees in related fields will be considered and are encouraged to submit transcripts to show the depth and breadth of their coursework. 
    • Be a strong advocate for the Emma Willard School mission
    • Demonstrate excellence in course design, planning, and implementation
    • Have a strong desire to contribute to collaborative course-level teams and departments
    • Have a good working knowledge of Google, Microsoft Word, comfort with online learning-management systems, and enthusiasm for experimenting with learning technologies
    • Have patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
    • Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development
    • Demonstrate superior judgment
    • Have a valid driver's license
    Preferred Qualifications/Competencies:
    • Advanced degree in the subject of instruction or in education
    • Knowledge and experience of online teaching practices
    • Three years of teaching experience

    We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. Emma is an equal opportunity employer.

    Emma Willard School requires employees to be fully vaccinated with the exception of qualifying exemptions. 

Questions?

Saytra Green
Director of Human Resources
285 Pawling Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
sgreen@emmawillard.org

Our Mission and Values


Honoring its founder’s vision, Emma Willard School proudly fosters in each student a love of learning, the habits of an intellectual life, and the character, moral strength, and qualities of leadership to serve and shape her world. For EMployees, that centering mission gives each task a greater purpose. Whether the work at hand is caring for the beautiful campus, teaching in the classroom, sanitizing desks, parenting teenagers in the dorm, processing accounts payable, troubleshooting technology, or any number of other vital roles... EMployees are dedicated to facilitating the work that shapes young minds for a better future. 

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Diversity at Emma Willard School


At Emma Willard School, we commit ourselves to building a community that values and celebrates differences, encourages dialogue, fosters mutual respect, and highlights our shared purpose and ideals. Our community is intended to be inclusive of individuals of every race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability or place of origin, providing equitable employment opportunities on a campus committed to ideals of diversity in the workplace and the classroom.

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Employee Benefits

In addition to the benefits of being part of a dynamic, supportive community, Emma Willard School provides its employees with a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off. Emma Willard School is committed to the wellbeing of our families, so EMployees benefit from childcare reimbursement, discounted tuition at Susan Odell Taylor School, as well as remission of tuition to Emma Willard School. 

Working in a boarding community means you may enjoy sharing meals with your co-workers and students in the dining hall, which features seasonal locally-grown produce, fresh-made entrées, artisan-style sandwiches, homemade soups and dressings… all accommodating vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free diets. Enjoy the use of our workout facilities, swimming pool, tennis courts, track, and 40 acres of wooded and grassy areas for exploration. You may even find yourself chaperoning a field trip to a museum, mentoring a Signature project, or joining in fun weekend activities!

Embracing Troy and the New York Capital Region

Emma Willard School is located atop Mount Ida in Troy, New York, in the heart of New York’s Capital Region. This region is home to the New York state government, companies engaged in technology and scientific development, renowned academic institutions, and a vibrant local arts scene. Outside the walls of Emma, you’ll find bustling farmer’s markets, cafés, shops, and city-wide events. Emma Willard School is less than three hours away from major cultural destinations including New York City, Boston, Montreal, and a short drive to the beautiful Adirondack State Park, the Catskill Mountains, and the Berkshires.

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