Health and Human Development Instructor- Full-Time

Phillips Exeter Academy•Exeter, NH

3d•$55,566 - $123,480

About The Position

The Health and Human Development Department seeks a dynamic, passionate, and energetic teacher to fill a full-time, regular teaching position beginning August 2026. Candidates should be interested in being part of a collaborative group of teachers and working with highly motivated high school students in a diverse, mostly residential community. Successful applications will demonstrate candidates’ ability and willingness to be active participants in the Academy's academic, extracurricular, and residential programs. C andidates should be prepared to teach health education classes, contribute to curriculum development and updates annually, and be interested in helping to shape courses in the Health and Human Development Department in the future. Candidates should be familiar with the National Health Education Standards and CASEL frameworks. We especially encourage applicants with demonstrable experience in health promotion, marketing, event planning, and working with students, related to behavior change. As a residential school that offers a wide range of extracurricular experiences to our students, the general areas below need ongoing adult support. Please click the links to learn more about available programs and opportunities. Clubs & Activities Interscholastic Athletics In your cover letter, please describe any experience you have supporting extracurricular programs, particularly those that align with our current needs or general offerings. If you have not had experience in any of these areas, please identify related education or experience, or other aspects of independent school life to which you are well-suited to support. While individual responsibilities will vary from one faculty position to another, the major job duties of all faculty members include the following. Click here to learn more about living and working at Phillips Exeter . Faculty demonstrate respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life. Faculty teach four classes per trimester. All classes are student-centered discussions around a Harkness table. To meet the intellectual needs of the school’s talented and highly motivated students, Exeter teachers are dedicated to daily preparation for the best possible classes. Faculty actively participate in the school’s broad offering of activities (e.g. coaching , advising student clubs , and/or committee work). Faculty typically reside in campus housing and play a critical role in cultivating Exeter’s community-centered student dormitory life. Each faculty member is generally responsible for one weekend per month and one to two nights per week of dormitory duty, depending on the dormitory size. Faculty serve as mentors to student advisees throughout students’ time at Exeter. The adviser is the main liaison between an advisee’s family/guardian and the Academy. Faculty are willing to enforce all school policies and rules governing student behavior. Exeter employees enjoy generous benefits, competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth. Benefits may include a 9% – 12% retirement contribution; comprehensive health, vision and dental plans; wellness programming and free fitness classes; liberal vacation and holiday leave plus flexible summer work hours; an on-site childcare center, and advancement opportunities and robust skills development.

Requirements

An advanced degree in Public Health, or a related field, is required.
Strong desire and experience working with 9 th -12 th grade students.
Experience teaching in a classroom setting for a minimum of 3-5 years.
Equivalent experience may be considered.
A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
Successfully complete a criminal background check (upon hire and reviewed every 5 years).
Clean Driving record (upon hire and reviewed annually).

Nice To Haves

MCHES certification preferred.
Candidates should be familiar with the National Health Education Standards and CASEL frameworks.
Applicants with demonstrable experience in health promotion, marketing, event planning, and working with students, related to behavior change are especially encouraged.

Responsibilities

Teach four classes per trimester.
Classes are student-centered discussions around a Harkness table.
Daily preparation for the best possible classes.
Actively participate in the school’s broad offering of activities (e.g. coaching , advising student clubs , and/or committee work).
Reside in campus housing and play a critical role in cultivating Exeter’s community-centered student dormitory life.
Responsible for one weekend per month and one to two nights per week of dormitory duty, depending on the dormitory size.
Serve as mentors to student advisees throughout students’ time at Exeter.
The adviser is the main liaison between an advisee’s family/guardian and the Academy.
Willing to enforce all school policies and rules governing student behavior.