A faculty member of Sage Hill School is devoted to teaching and learning, supports the School’s co-curricular programs, and contributes broadly to the life of the School while promoting the School’s mission. At all times, a faculty member will maintain Sage Hill School’s standards of excellence and professionalism. A faculty member of Sage Hill will utilize a wide range of expertise and depth of knowledge by using a strong pedagogical approach and effective assessment strategies in order to facilitate student learning. A faculty member will foster a supportive and responsive learning environment. Additionally, a faculty member of Sage Hill models the School’s core values in all facets of school life and inspires community members to contribute to a culture that reflects the School’s mission.
Primary responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:
- A full-time faculty member must be physically present in the classroom to teach five (5) sections
- Advise a group of students
- Commit to integrating the Six C’s into all facets of teaching and learning
- Participate actively in the Service Learning Program
- Contribute to Spring at Sage
- Attend all faculty/staff, department, and town meetings; as well as all assemblies, school wide events, and conference periods
- Support the school community which includes, but is not limited to:
- Attending Admission Open House (October Event), Development events, Athletic events, and Art events
- Chaperoning duties per school guidelines
- Active participation on committees as assigned by the Assistant Head of School for Academics
- Fulfill community support responsibilities as assigned
- Maintain professionalism in communication by promptly responding to emails and phone calls within twenty-four hours
- Remain current with Canvas guidelines and posting of grades per school guidelines
- Oversee, uphold and implement the expectations defined in the Student Handbook
- Read and adhere to all policies and guidelines of the Employee and Academic Program Handbooks as well as the Standards for Exceptional Teaching at Sage Hill School (SETS)
- Authentically engage in self-reflection and professional growth
- Actively support the School’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusivity
- Carry out duties as outlined in Exhibit A
- Interact respectfully and professionally with colleagues and parents
- Honor the confidentiality of the School
- All other duties as assigned by the Assistant Head of School for Academics
