Day School Teacher (Full-Time)

Upper School Psychosocial Teacher for grades 8‑12 at Quad Preparatory School for the 2026‑27 school year. Works with students and academic teachers to provide social‑emotional, executive‑functioning, and self‑regulatory support during seminars and throughout the school day.

Empower students by providing scaffolding, modeling, and resources to support learning and maintaining high expectations.

Facilitate projects and independent activities that nurture student talents and interests in collaboration with academic teachers and the clinical team.

Assist students with personalized projects and daily living skills as scheduled.

Co‑lead seminar classes, collaborating on curriculum mapping, lesson planning, and ensuring consistent support plans.

Participate in training, staff development, required meetings, and special events.

Attend all faculty and staff meetings, professional development sessions, and required special events (e.g., open houses, Curriculum Night, carnivale).

Love working with children.

Desire and ability to work with students with special needs.

Ability to connect with middle and high school aged students.

Understanding of social and emotional development of children.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field.

One year of paid experience working with children in grades 1‑6.

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience working with twice‑exceptional youth.

This role requires working in a school setting, moving around various locations, accompanying students to outdoor spaces, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and occasionally lifting items under 20 pounds. The position includes speaking, listening, typing, and occasional use of stairs.

Full‑time exempt. The academic calendar is late August to late June. Hours are Monday‑Friday 8 am‑4 pm, with occasional evening or weekend commitments.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, commuter benefits, 401K match, student loan repayment, and professional development opportunities.

The Quad Preparatory School is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.