Religion and Philosophy Instructor

St. Andrew’s School develops the independence, character, mind, and spirit of its students to prepare them for lives of citizenship, service, and purpose. All our students live, learn, and play in the natural beauty of our 2,200-acre campus. At the center of our community are curious, motivated, and diverse students who are accepted without regard to their families’ means. Each young person is challenged and valued, and students are truly known by the life-long mentors who teach, coach, and advise them. Human connection, face to face, is the foundation of our program. Friendship and joy define our spirit; “faith and learning” is our motto. To learn more about St. Andrew’s visit our website at www.standrews-de.org.

The St. Andrew’s Religion & Philosophy Department seeks to support and challenge students as they engage deep questions of belief, meaning, identity, and ethics. Every student arrives with a developing set of religious, spiritual, and moral commitments; our teaching honors those commitments while also preparing students to live thoughtfully in a diverse world where beliefs are tested, refined, and sometimes transformed. In our classrooms, students encounter a wide range of religious and philosophical traditions and viewpoints. We cultivate a learning atmosphere grounded in mutual respect and explicit discussion norms, recognizing that students may explore positions provisionally as part of intellectual growth.

Our courses emphasize close reading and careful interpretation of primary texts. We value the voices of thinkers historically excluded from dominant conversations and intentionally incorporate underrepresented and marginalized perspectives. We also extend learning beyond the classroom through engagement with visiting scholars and faith leaders, as well as experiences in local houses of worship and communities of practice. We assess students primarily on their ability to analyze ideas with sophistication, empathy, and intellectual honesty, not on whether they adopt a particular worldview. As a department, we collaborate closely: revising curriculum, sharing resources, observing one another’s teaching, and pursuing ongoing professional development as teachers and scholars.

The position will also involve full participation in the extracurricular and student life programs of this residential community.

Essential Functions: 

• Four class sections;
• Two seasons of athletic coaching or two seasons of a major, non-athletic extracurricular program;
• Dormitory duty once or twice a week;
• Weekend duty once every four weekends;
• Participation in school committees and activities;
• Adhere to the school’s dress code.

Job Qualifications:

• Interested candidates should have a Bachelor of Arts in Religion, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Theology, or a closely related field; teaching experience is beneficial but not required.
• Candidates must have a passion for working with and living in community with adolescents.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or canceled, or disqualified from driving).
• Candidates with the experience to coach any of our sports programs will be given strong consideration in this search. More specifically, candidates with experience coaching football, field hockey, soccer, wrestling, volleyball, squash, and tennis should highlight this ability in their application materials.

This job description is intended to describe the basic, critical elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.

Conditions of Hire

A thorough background check, inclusive of fingerprinting, drug screen and physical is required as a condition of employment. In addition, applicants must complete satisfactory reference checks and confirmation of compliance with federal and state employment laws.

Benefits at St. Andrew’s School

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Two health plan options to ensure you and your family have access to quality care
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources and programs promoting physical and mental well-being
• Health Savings Account which includes St. Andrew’s School match
• Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost to you
• Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with our 403(b) retirement plan. The School provides a matching contribution of two for one, for every dollar you contribute, the School will contribute two dollars up to 5% of salary (10% maximum from the School), with immediate vesting. Rollovers are permitted from other 403(b) plans.

To Apply:

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 285-4211. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. St. Andrew’s School is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse candidates of all backgrounds, faith, and persuasions, and seek to foster an inclusive, welcoming community environment.

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