Employment at Sem

Founded in 1844, Wyoming Seminary is an independent coeducational preparatory school in Northeastern Pennsylvania. "Sem," as it is affectionately called, holds a passion for learning, leading, and serving as well as respect, integrity, and responsibility as core values. Through excellent academic, arts, and athletic programs, students and teachers are part of a vibrant living and learning community.

Wyoming Seminary seeks a Dean of Academics who models professional responsibility and demonstrates a deep commitment to ensuring that the grade 7 through postgraduate academic program and curricular vision articulate and support the overall mission and core values of the school.

Specific areas of responsibility include an ongoing partnership between the Lower and Upper School academic programs, working closely with Department Chairs to support innovative pedagogy and curriculum; coordination and preparation of the comprehensive class schedules; and oversight of faculty evaluation and growth. The Dean of Academics serves on the Upper School Deans Team and reports to the Dean of the Upper School.  

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the Deans Team, with the Dean of Academics and the Dean of Faculty and chaired by the Dean of Upper School.
• Oversee all teaching and learning faculty.
• Ensure the effective delivery of the curriculum by building a culture of accountability and constructive feedback, coordinating a formative feedback process.
• Actively build and continuously improve curriculum that is closely tied to institutional objectives.
• Manage, oversee, and continue to develop the Academic Concentration Programs.
• Manage Alternative Learning Program (ALP) enrollment, balancing need, enrollment, and admissions. 
• Serve as a key communicator to faculty, staff, students, and parents regarding the academic programs.
• Create the academic calendar, scheduling, and teacher matrix of classes in coordination with the registrar.
• Oversee student scheduling program as well as the Veracross database migration.
• Review admissions files as requested.
• Participate in long-term strategic planning with regard to the program, student body, and graduate profile of the school.
• Serve on the Administrator on Duty rotation, which includes a rotating weeknight and three to four weekends a year.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field, preferred. Minimum of three (3) years previous teaching experience, preferably at the high school level, that emphasizes accountability and collaboration.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and time management skills with an emphasis on organizational and collaborative skills including the ability to effectively manage a team as well as work independently.
• Experience with independent school accreditation process.

To apply for the position, please send your cover letter and resume to Rachel Bartron, Dean of the Upper School, Wyoming Seminary, 201 North Sprague Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704-3593 or email deansoffice@wyomingseminary.org.

Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, religion, age, national or ethnic origin in employment, the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and financial aid programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs or any other characteristic protected by law.

Founded in 1844, Wyoming Seminary is an independent coeducational preparatory school in Northeastern Pennsylvania. "Sem," as it is affectionately called, holds a passion for learning, leading, and serving as well as respect, integrity, and responsibility as core values. Through excellent academic, arts, and athletic programs, students and teachers are part of a vibrant living and learning community. 

Wyoming Seminary seeks a Dean of Students who is passionate about adolescent growth and development as well as establishing/continuing a vibrant and healthy school and student culture. As a school that has a 40/60 day/boarding student composition, the Dean of Students must be fully invested and engaged in boarding school life. As the primary advocate for students in regard to non-academic student matters, the ideal candidate will be a strong leader and collaborator, forging bonds with students, faculty, parents, and more. This position is both administrative and relational in nature; the ideal candidate will have exceptional interpersonal skills as well as a warm, genuine, and engaging demeanor. The Dean of Students serves on the Upper School Leadership Team and reports to the Dean of the Upper School.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the DEANS TEAM, with the Dean of Academics, Dean of Faculty, and Dean of Upper School.
• Provide strategic direction, implementation, and communication about all facets of student life. programming using research and best practices to inform this work. Continue to develop the student life curriculum centered around the core values of the school, which incorporates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and social-emotional learning.
• Support and communicate the community expectations including the Code of Conduct, Honor Code, and major school rules.
• Collaborate with the Director of Communications on the production and distribution of the Student Handbook.
• Work collaboratively with the Sem community to help implement innovative forms of discipline that promote justice, healing, and learning in ways that are guided by empathy, compassion, transparency, and fairness.
• Establish and support respectful relationships with the student body as well as faculty and staff.
• Continually develop and foster best practices in the residential life program.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of student leadership training throughout the academic year.
• Work with the Director of Residential Life and the Director of Student Activities to promote health, safety, growth, and development in campus activities.
• Connect and develop relationships with the student body as well as adults who supervise and care for our students.
• Oversee the Director of Residential Life, Director of Student Activities, grade level advisors, and the advisory program.
• Serve on the Administrator on Duty rotation, which includes a rotating weeknight and three to four weekends a year.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in education or related field is preferred. The ideal candidate will have at least three to five years of experience in a similar job in a high school setting.
• Excellent planning and time management skills with an emphasis on organizational and collaborative skills, including the ability to effectively manage a team as well as work independently.
• Integrity coupled with flexibility while nurturing a dynamic student community.
• Sincere passion in working with adolescents, their parents, and the adults who mentor them.
• A sense of humor and an ability to balance the needs of multiple constituencies.
• Strong written communication, superior attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.

To apply for the position, please send your cover letter and resume to Rachel Bartron, Dean of the Upper School, Wyoming Seminary, 201 North Sprague Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704-3593 or email deansoffice@wyomingseminary.org.

Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, religion, age, national or ethnic origin in employment, the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and financial aid programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs or any other characteristic protected by law.

Founded in 1844, Wyoming Seminary is an independent, coeducational Toddler through Postgraduate school with campuses in Kingston and Forty Fort, Pennsylvania. The Upper School has a composition of about 40% boarding and 60% day students. Guided by our mission and motto, we seek to create active learners, responsible citizens, community leaders, and ethical individuals ready to take their place in the global community of the 21st century. Through excellent academic, arts, and academic programs, students and teachers are part of a vibrant living and learning community.  

Wyoming Seminary seeks a Director of Choral Music, beginning in July 2022. The ideal candidate will have a passion for music that attracts students into the program, a love of sharing music with a diverse group of high school students, and the ability to design and implement an excellent vocal music program. It is critical that this instructor has initiative, creativity, and the necessary skill set for program design and implementation. This full-time faculty position will include teaching up to four sections and contributing to the campus community by coaching or the equivalent, supporting the residential life program, and as a student advisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Offer excellent musical education within Sem’s academic program.
• Design and teach music classes that attract students to the program. 
• Develop each student’s confidence, musical knowledge, vocal skills, and appreciation of music. 
• Design and facilitate appropriate performance opportunities for chorus students within the school and in the greater community, including ensemble concerts, music assemblies, and special events.
• Collaborate closely with theater teachers to support the musical needs of the theater program, coordinating with student vocalists and musicians.
• Teach up to three sections of music or art classes.
• Participate actively in the school community, including serving as an advisor, leading campus activities, as well as weekend and weeknight duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in music or music education with a preference for a Master’s degree
• Three years teaching experience preferred
• Able to play an instrument with a high level of skill; piano preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility and creativity in working in a dynamic environment demonstrate the ideals of a lifelong learner
• A desire to integrate curriculum and to teach collaboratively within the department and the school
• Culturally competent and engaged community learner who exhibits enthusiasm and commitment to the vision, mission, and guiding principles of the school

To apply for the position, please send your cover letter and resume to Randy Granger, Dean of Faculty, Wyoming Seminary, 201 North Sprague Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704-3593 or email deansoffice@wyomingseminary.org.

Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, religion, age, national or ethnic origin in employment, the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and financial aid programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School has an opening for an adjunct, part-time Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach. 

The Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach reports directly to the Head Girls Wrestling Coach and is responsible for assisting the head coach with organizing the wrestling program with conducting practices, motivating students and instructing student-athletes in strategies and techniques. As a member of the athletic department, the successful candidate should be deeply committed to the entire student-athlete experience; including a combination of student advising and involvement in campus life with an expectation of living in a boarding school setting with the student-athletes.

Responsibilities:

• Complies fully with all USA Wrestling, National Prep and Wyoming Seminary rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Assists the head coach in the development of a competitively successful wrestling team to represent Wyoming Seminary positively and responsibly.
• Provides student-athletes the opportunity to participate in a culture in which they can achieve their academic, athletic and personal goals.
• Develops instructional plans for individual student-athletes and the entire team, ensuring that special needs and issues as identified by the coaching staff are addressed.
• Assists the head coach in providing leadership and instruction in the athletic development of student-athletes by counseling team members in academic, citizenship, sportsmanship and personal matters, as assigned.
• Organizes and manages assigned recruiting efforts and administrative responsibilities.
• Represents the team, department and school in a positive, professional and ethical manner; responds appropriately to media, marketing, fundraising and community service requests, as assigned.
• Takes on other tasks as assigned by the Director of Wrestling Operations.

Qualifications:

• Must possess USA Wrestling Bronze Coaching certification.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational competence and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with effective coaching techniques and skills. 
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally for competitions.

To apply for the position, send your cover letter and resume to Wyoming Seminary, Attention: Janet Murray, 201 N. Sprague Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704 or jmurray@wyomingseminary.org.

Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship, and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.
 

Wyoming Seminary Lower School is seeking coaches for the girls and boys fifth/sixth-grade lacrosse teams, and the girls and boys seventh/eighth-grade lacrosse teams. To apply for these positions, or for more information, contact Lower School Athletic Director Edward A. Plaksa at eplaksa@wyomingseminary.org or call 570-718-6604.

As a college preparatory school, Wyoming Seminary, located in the picturesque area of northeast Pennsylvania, seeks to create active learners, responsible citizens, community leaders, and ethical individuals ready to take their place in the global community of the 21st century. True to our traditions and our values, Wyoming Seminary is committed to supporting promising students from varied backgrounds. The student body of 791 consists of 468 students in grades nine through 12, including 13 postgraduates. The Upper School population features a broad diversity of ethnic, religious, cultural and economic backgrounds, and the 171 boarding students from 18 states and 32 countries provides an opportunity for the school to create a vibrant international community. The Lower School campus in Forty Fort enrolls 323 students in grades toddler through eighth grade.

Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.

As a substitute teacher at Wyoming Seminary Upper School you will be expected to provide instruction for classes while fostering an effective, engaged, student-centered learning environment in any subject. Per Diem Substitutes can be arranged days in advance or called upon in the early morning; flexibility is required.

Qualifications for candidates: 

• Experience in education
• Bachelor's degree
• Up-to-date (less than 1 year old) clearances prior to beginning work, including Federal Criminal History, PA State Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Mandated Reporter training, TB test, Act 168, and any additional required clearances

To apply for the position, send your cover letter and resume to deansoffice@wyomingseminary.org. Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.
As a college preparatory school, Wyoming Seminary, located in the picturesque area of northeast Pennsylvania, seeks to create active learners, responsible citizens, community leaders, and ethical individuals ready to take their place in the global community of the 21st century. True to our traditions and our values, Wyoming Seminary is committed to supporting promising students from varied backgrounds. The student body of 791 consists of 468 students in grades nine through 12, including 12 postgraduates. The Upper School population features a broad diversity of ethnic, religious, cultural and economic backgrounds, and the 171 boarding students from 18 states and 32 countries provides an opportunity for the school to create a vibrant international community. The Lower School campus in Forty Fort enrolls 323 students in grades toddler through eighth grade.

Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School has an opening for a full-time Security Guard, who will report to the Director of Security. The Security Guard will be asked to maintain the safety and security of the students, school staff and the facility; check the identity of all visitors when coming on-campus; and facilitate guidance for students, parents and visitors.

Work Environment: 

• Work may be performed outside in seasonal temperatures, as well as inside of building. Work will be performed primarily on an overnight shift. Flexibility is required.

Main duties of the position:

• Ensure security for school operations and special events
• Ensure that campus facilities and school community members are secure
• Keep alert for people with unusual behavior/attitude around campus

Requirements:

• Good communication skills and ability to work well with others; service-oriented attitude
• Ability to do considerable walking in order to make rounds of facility
• Work requires considerable physical effort or manual dexterity
• Organized, focused and able to follow detailed instructions

Qualifications — Education/Certification/Skills:

• Qualification as a police officer, or security guard, or has served in the military
• Prior experience for at least 3 years as a police officer/security/military employee is preferred
• Act 235 certification
• Understand campus security needs
• Knowledge of using campus security systems
• High School diploma or GED required
• Valid Pennsylvania Drivers License
• Must be able to pass background checks

To apply for the position, please send your resume to Julie Calabro, Chief Financial Officer, Wyoming Seminary, 201 North Sprague Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704-3593 or jcalabro@wyomingseminary.org.

Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.