• Teach in person Saturdays, September to November 2025, and be available for office hours, study hall, and faculty meetings on scheduled class days.
• Be available for one-on-one or small group advisories and check-ins during the day when not teaching.In consultation with the Director of Academic Affairs, develop the 8th-grade pro-social youth development curriculum. 
• The instructor will utilize case studies and workshop-style classes to deliver both social-emotional and cognitive learning supports, preparing students for high school success.Integrate social-emotional learning with metacognitive training to promote self-awareness, emotional regulation, and academic confidence in students navigating rigorous academic spaces.
• Strength-based learning (e.g., leveraging strong visual-spatial skills to support weaker verbal reasoning).Executive function development (e.g., supporting students with slow processing speed or weak working memory using planners, chunked instructions, and visual timers).
• Self-advocacy and goal-setting aligned with individual learning profiles provided by Oliver Scholars.Manage the classroom using positive classroom management skills.
• Write detailed Interim and Final Evaluation Reports.Attend a paid instructor orientation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in psychology, education, social work, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.Two or more years of experience teaching and/or mentoring adolescentsCurriculum development a plus
• Knowledge of independent schools preferred.
• Outstanding speaking, writing, and editing skills.
• Deep knowledge of the principles of teaching students
• A mission-driven individual with a belief in and commitment to Oliver s mission and values
• A flexible, creative individual able to find alternative ways to connect with students.
• Emotionally mature with a good sense of humor and the flexibility and sensitivity to work with diverse personalities and situations.
• A hard worker with a high energy level; a doer with a willingness to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of activities.
• A good listener who is comfortable receiving feedback

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; willing to learn new techniques and procedures; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Innovation & Initiative - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.
• Planning/Organizing & Project Management - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.
• Interpersonal Skills -  Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.