Biological Science Teacher

Oliverian School is an alternative, college-preparatory boarding high school for bright adolescents who have not felt at home in traditional settings.  Our supportive academic and student-life program helps students embrace their unique identity, purpose, and voice so that they can contribute to any situation and find their place the world.

Oliverian teachers provide an engaging and challenging academic curriculum that prepares students for college, while remaining responsive to their individual strengths, special needs, and diverse learning styles.  We seek to inspire a love of learning through a focus on engagement, student choice, and experiential and applied learning. We support students in identifying, gaining access to, and transitioning into appropriate post-secondary opportunities.

The ideal candidate will:

• Plan and teach life science classes for students in grades 9 through 12, as well as one math class as needed. In addition to Biology, classes can vary according to the teacher’s background, and may include Environmental Science, Ecology, Zoology, Geology, Psychology, and/or Statistics.
• Be responsible for providing exceptional instruction, balancing challenge and support for students with a wide range of learning profiles and academic background and ability.
• Serve as an academic advisor and team leader to a group of five or six students.  As team lead, you will be the point person for communication with parents and will collaborate with other team members to develop individualized guidance for the student.
• Maintain excellent record keeping and communication regarding student work.
• Serve as weekend respite dorm parent on a rotating basis.  Support after school programming and evening study halls one day per week. Respite duties include organizing campus extracurricular activities as well as leading off-campus trips.   Valid driver’s license required.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in a life science field. Advanced degree preferred.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, Vision Plan and Dental Plan
• 503b Retirement Plan: With standard matching per school plan
• Meals: Meals are available to faculty and his/her family and visitors
• Housing: On campus housing provided

To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Biological Science Teacher” in the subject line. For additional information, please visit our website www.oliverianschool.org.

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Chef

Oliverian School is looking for a chef to prepare and serve meals during the school year and summer session.  The chef will plan, prepare, and serve healthy, delicious, locally-sourced meals to our small community of students and faculty.

Oliverian is an alternative, college-preparatory boarding high school for bright adolescents who have not felt at home in traditional settings. Our supportive academic and student-life program helps students embrace their unique identity, purpose, and voice so that they can contribute to any situation and find their place the world.  All of our faculty, including our kitchen team, are in a position to change lives in this warm, caring community.

Responsibilities include

• Plan and provide delicious, healthy meals
• Prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner 4 days per week
• Manage all kitchen staff and vendors
• Maintain a clean and tidy kitchen and dining space
• Prepare food for special events (family weekends, graduation, board meetings and etc.)
• Oversee student volunteers in the kitchen and teach cooking skills as able

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 503b Retirement Plan: With standard matching per school plan
• Vacation time during school breaks

If you are passionate about creating great food and forging positive and supportive relationships with teens, please reach out to us!

To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Chef” in the subject line.