For the 2020-2021 academic year, Trinity-Pawling is seeking a passionate and dynamic educator to teach in our Center for Learning Achievement. The qualified candidate must also teach Executive Functioning Skills and English/Language Arts to students (middle and upper school).  

Essential Duties

• Work one-on-one, in pairs, or in small groups with students who have diagnosed learning differences or other diagnoses that impact achievement.
• Address learning strategies, study skills, developmental issues, executive function systems, social and emotional wellness, and other identified problem areas.
• Engage students by implementing meaningful project-based and experiential learning activities and designing projects/classroom activities using 21st-century learning objectives (critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, reflective learning, and cross-disciplinary thinking).
• Manage students’ behavior by having systems in place that allow students to grow their best selves both academically and behaviorally, and collaborating with administrators/parents on holding students accountable.
• Measures students’ progress by using a variety of valid assessment models, designing assessments to match curriculum objectives and using Bloom’s taxonomy as well as rubrics.
• Advise students to meet academic objectives and age-appropriate life skills (interpersonal, conflict resolution and time management) by meeting one-on-one on a regular basis; proving and obtaining updates from other faculty and sharing information with parents. 
• Build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by providing regular updates to parents and faculty, having meaningful conversations, providing feedback and being accountable. 
• Develop personal mastery by participating in professional development, networking to incorporate best practices, and reading professional publications.
• Connect with students by fully participating in campus life and engaging in extracurricular activities.
• Promote the interest of students by being a good role model, establishing and reinforcing clear boundaries and guidelines, encouraging students’ autonomy and independence and acting in a transparent manner.
• Follow procedures by adhering to the School’s policies, creating and inputting student-specific comments/grades/attendance into the database; and communicating in an efficient & professional manner. 
• Performs other duties as may be required.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree (Master’s Degree preferred). Prior experience using the Orton-Gillingham approach and at least.2+ years of teaching or tutoring experience preferred.

In addition, the qualified candidate is able to:  

• integrate a thoughtful pedagogy that aligns with mission and vision of the school; 
• motivate students with a sense of humor, flexibility, high energy and collegiality;
• coach athletics or lead an extracurricular activity (prior experience preferred)
• communicate clearly, effectively and compassionately (orally and in writing) with students, parents, and colleagues; 
• motivate teenagers:  (the over and underachiever, the super-focused and the unfocused, the gifted and the learning disabled); 
• deal effectively with ambiguity and change; 
• build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• give and receive feedback
• demonstrate a clear interest in being part of a community that is committed to diversity and inclusion; 
• establish and reinforce clear boundaries while being a positive role model for students;
• meet the physical demands which include travel on uneven terrain, climbing/descending stairs, standing for long periods of time and carry up to 50 pounds.

To Apply

To submit an application for this faculty position at Trinity-Pawling School, please send a resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to Todd Hoffman, Dean of Faculty at thoffman@trinitypawling.org. 

Candidates who can contribute to our School’s diversity through their teaching, scholarship, and/or service to the institution are encouraged to apply.

Please note:  All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background check.

For the 2020-2021 School year, Trinity-Pawling is seeking a Teacher of Spanish who is familiar with a curriculum that emphasizes meaningful communication, practicing the languages in context and developing cultural awareness as well as linguistic competencies.  Also, this individual will be an Advisor, Dorm Parent, and Coach (2-3 seasons).

Essential Duties

• Engage students by implementing meaningful project-based and experiential learning activities and designing projects/classroom activities using 21st-century learning objectives (critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, reflective learning, and cross-disciplinary thinking
• Deliver instruction where students are asked to remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate and create. This includes small group work, meaningful HW and a tiered level of choices in assignments.
• Create a culture that allows for many different types of learning by giving the students skills to think critically and providing a tiered level of assignments.  
• Manage students’ behavior by having systems in place that allow students to grow their best selves both academically and behaviorally, and collaborating with administrators/parents on holding students accountable.
• Measures students’ progress by using a variety of valid assessment models, designing assessments to match curriculum objectives and using Bloom’s taxonomy as well as rubrics.
• Advise students to meet academic objectives and age-appropriate life skills (interpersonal, conflict resolution and time management) by meeting one-on-one on a regular basis; proving and obtaining updates from other faculty and sharing information with parents. 
• Coach athletic teams by planning and attending all practices; teaching students strategies and techniques and ensuring there is sportsmanship throughout the season.  
• Build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by providing regular updates to parents and faculty, having meaningful conversations, providing feedback and being accountable. 
• Support the School’s mission by actively participating in the student’s learning inside and outside the classroom, displaying a positive attitude and engaging in the spiritual life of the school. 
• Develop personal mastery by participating in professional development, networking to incorporate best practices, and reading professional publications.
• Connect with students by fully participating in campus life and engaging in extracurricular activities.
• Promote the interest of students by being a good role model, establishing and reinforcing clear boundaries and guidelines, encouraging students’ autonomy and independence and acting in a transparent manner.
• Follow procedures by adhering to the School’s policies, creating and inputting student-specific comments/grades/attendance into the database; and communicating in an efficient & professional manner. 
• Performs other duties as may be required.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree, native or near-native proficiency in spoken and written Spanish, a strong background in Spanish cultures and literature, proficiency with Spanish language pedagogy, ability to teach Spanish from the beginning level through Advanced Placement, and have 2+ years of teaching experience. We are seeking candidates who can specifically coach basketball, cross-country and/or tennis.

In addition, the qualified candidate is able to:  

• motivate students with a sense of humor, flexibility, high energy and collegiality;
• coach athletics and/or lead an extracurricular activity (prior experience preferred)
• communicate clearly, effectively and compassionately (orally and in writing) with students, parents, and colleagues; 
• motivate teenagers:  (the over and underachiever, the super-focused and the unfocused, the gifted and the learning disabled); 
• deal effectively with ambiguity and change; 
• build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• give and receive feedback
• demonstrate a clear interest in being part of a community that is committed to diversity and inclusion; 
• establish and reinforce clear boundaries while being a positive role model for students;
• meet the physical demands which include travel on uneven terrain, climbing/descending stairs, standing for long periods of time and carry up to 50 pounds.

To Apply

To submit an application for this faculty position at Trinity-Pawling School, please send a resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to Todd Hoffman, Dean of Faculty at thoffman@trinitypawling.org. Candidates who can contribute to our School’s diversity through their teaching, scholarship, and/or service to the institution are encouraged to apply.

Please note:  All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background check.

For the 2020-2021 academic year, we are seeking a part-time Registered Nurse (20-25 hours/week) to identify and treat health disorders among students and provide instruction in the maintenance of good health and disease prevention. This position will report to the Nurse Manager.

Essential Duties

• Provide health care by evaluating and assessing the condition of the students, referring students to appropriate resources, and rendering care in accordance with regulations and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Administer daily and psychotropic medications by complying with doctor’s orders, initiating appropriate follow-up and documentation and collaborating with parents, dorm parents, and appropriate senior leaders.
• Record, track, and (as necessary) share student’s health (allergies, injuries or limitations) by systematically informing status to faculty, parents and administration, administering baseline and post-injury concussion tests, and documenting findings using the SOAP method.
• Maintain records by collecting student health documents (physicals, immunizations, etc) for incoming students, ensuring files are up-to-date, auditing files for missing information, and meeting the requirements of NYSIIS and DOH.
• Respect privacy by adhering to the rules and regulations (HIPPA and Patient Privacy); securing files and records in a confidential manner and treating students with dignity.
• Maintain safety of students by identifying and reporting suspected neglect or abuse (physical, sexual, substance), updating School leaders or parents as appropriate, and documenting observations.
• Provide quality care by adhering to rules and regulations (DOH, OSHA), following policies and procedures and checklists, maintain an accurate inventory of supplies and recommending changes for improvement.
• Develop personal mastery by participating in professional development, networking to incorporate best practices, and reading professional publications.
• Promote the interest of students by being a good role model, establishing and reinforcing clear boundaries and guidelines, encouraging students’ autonomy and independence, and acting in a transparent manner.
• Performs other duties as may be required.

Position Requirements

Current RN Certification, licensed in NYS and CPR Certified with strong knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in their application; working knowledge of child development as it relates to health issues, risk factors, current health practices, infection control, and personal hygiene. Prior experience as a School Nurse preferred.

Candidate must also be Able to:

• demonstrate skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices;
• understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions;
• use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail, and database software;
• organize and maintain accurate records and executes reports;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, parents, and others;
• motivate students in an immersive residential educational setting;
• communicate clearly, effectively and compassionately (orally and in writing) with students, parents, faculty, and administrators;
• be flexible in scheduling and work at least one weekend/month
• be on-call occasionally which includes being able to report to the Health Center within 15 minutes
• meet the physical demands which include sitting for prolonged periods of time at a desk or computer workstation, using repetitive arm, hand and finger movements, traveling on uneven terrain, climb/descend stairs/ stand for long periods of time and carry up to 50 pounds.

To Apply

To submit an application for this staff position at Trinity-Pawling School, please send a resume and cover letter to Laurie DelBalzo, Director of Human Resources, at ldelbalzo@trinitypawling.org.

Please note:  All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background check.