F/T Upper School Health Educator Academic Year 2024-2025

About the Employer

San Domenico is an independent, K-12 day and boarding school with a tradition of innovation and academic excellence since 1850. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional education rooted in inquiry, reflection, and purpose.

We foster a community where students are encouraged to discover their passions; lead with courage, wisdom, and kindness; and make a meaningful impact in their immediate and extended environments. Embracing inclusivity and our role in an interconnected society, we emphasize respect for a broad spectrum of diversities and encourage our students to become advocates for a better, more just future. Located on a bucolic 515-acre campus in Marin County, San Domenico is California's oldest independent school.

Comprising individuals from around the world, our student body is the foundation of our dynamic and diverse cultural and academic environment. In this unique setting, our diverse community of 680 students, including 140 boarding students from over 20 countries, flourishes as scholars, innovators, and responsible global citizens.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Purpose Statement: San Domenico School, a K-12 independent school in San Anselmo, seeks a dynamic professional to serve as the Upper School Health Educator for the 2024-2025 school year.

The Health Educator will teach 9th and 10th grade Human Development classes and bring their expertise in curriculum development to help design a robust, dynamic, and engaging program that is current with the best practices and initiatives in independent education. Key Responsibilities of the Upper School Health Educator: Develop, implement, and teach the health and wellness curriculum for 9th and 10th-grade Human Development classes, as well as periodic 11th and 12th-grade "Life Skills" workshops.

Coordinate parent/guardian education programming with other school-level counselors and the Dean of Students. Coordinate with occasional outside providers to set up appropriate seminars and programs for grades 9-12. Develop and direct programming for the Residential Life Program in collaboration with the Director of Residential Life and the Dean of Students.

Work with the Dean of Students and the Marketing and Communications team to build a health and wellness platform and communication protocol. Support and collaborate with the Assistant Head of School for DEIB and Dean of Students to elevate and support Affinity Groups and safe spaces on campus.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

The Successful Candidate will possess: Experience with, and enthusiasm for, working with adolescents.

The ability to communicate effectively with both adolescents and adults. An understanding of the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion and their manifestation in independent schools. A high degree of cultural competence.

An ability to exercise sound judgment and take initiative. Three or more years of high school classroom teaching experience. Knowledge of and experience implementing various social-emotional and relationship-based, trauma-informed school-based programs.

Experience coordinating and conducting seminars for parents/guardians about relevant adolescent development and social-emotional topics. A BA or BS in Counseling Psychology, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a related field; an MA/MS is preferred.

Requirements / Qualifications

The Successful Candidate will possess: Experience with, and enthusiasm for, working with adolescents.

The ability to communicate effectively with both adolescents and adults. An understanding of the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion and their manifestation in independent schools. A high degree of cultural competence.

An ability to exercise sound judgment and take initiative. Three or more years of high school classroom teaching experience. Knowledge of and experience implementing various social-emotional and relationship-based, trauma-informed school-based programs.

Experience coordinating and conducting seminars for parents/guardians about relevant adolescent development and social-emotional topics. A BA or BS in Counseling Psychology, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a related field; an MA/MS is preferred.

Comments and Other Information

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $68,800 to $135,000 annually, commensurate with skill set and experience.

Plus we offer an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life, and matching 403(b) retirement plan; daily lunch. How to apply: Please send a cover letter describing how your experience and skills will contribute to the position, along with your resume and salary requirements, to hr@sandomenico.org or mail to:

San Domenico School 1500 Butterfield Road San Anselmo, CA 94960 Attn: Upper School Health Educator position San Domenico School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, religion, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. No phone calls, please.