Employment at Sem

Wyoming Seminary is seeking an experienced certified Athletic Trainer. The Athletic Trainer interacts with student-athletes from the initial treatment of injuries through the ongoing rehabilitation process and return to play. This role supports the school policies and protocols, including state and league regulations. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will work with the Director of Athletic Training Services and the Director of Student Health Services to support coaches and ensure the overall safety of the student-athletes.

Responsibilities:

• Represent Wyoming Seminary in providing care for student-athletes in accordance with standing orders.  
• Assist with coverage of all sports, with a focus on football, wrestling and lacrosse.
• Multitask and prioritize student needs and program responsibilities in an organized and timely manner.
• Appropriately document and maintain individual student injuries and treatment per professional and regulatory standards.
• Initiate rehabilitation programs and manage injury progression for athletic injuries.
• Communicate effectively in high-stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
• Transport boarding students to medical appointments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training
• NATA BOC certified
• Licensure from the state of Pennsylvania
• Professional Rescuer CPR/AED certified
• Required to complete Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
• This is a 10-month, full-time position from August-early June with weekend responsibilities and weekend travel in the fall.

To apply for the position, send your cover letter and resume to Wyoming Seminary, Attention: Janet Murray, 201 North 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 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: Scott Green, 201 N. Sprague Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704 or sgreen@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 College Preparatory School seeks a dynamic high school English Teacher for the 2021-22 school year. Wyoming Seminary, or “Sem,” as it is affectionately known, is situated in the beautiful Wyoming Valley of Northeast Pennsylvania, famously dubbed, the “valley with a heart.” In close proximity to the Poconos, the area contains many opportunities for outdoor pursuits with its picturesque mountains and lakes. Sem is also only two hours from New York City and Philadelphia.

Known as a school that encourages faculty and students to develop individuality and strength of character, there are abundant opportunities for student participation in a wide variety of well-developed athletic, artistic and extracurricular activities. Wyoming Seminary has always been a caring, diverse school that enrolls students from around Northeast Pennsylvania, the United States and the world. With 176 years of successful educational service and a tradition of academic excellence, Wyoming Seminary enjoys a strong place in the independent school world.

Job responsibilities include:

• Full-Time Teaching: Teach four high school English courses. Specific courses likely to include two sections of sophomore English, as well as upper-level elective courses, including Style and Structure (a requirement for juniors, new seniors and postgraduates) and Early British Literature.
• Extracurricular: Outside of the classroom, all faculty supervise two co- or extra-curricular programs. This could include coaching sports, running clubs, running study hall sessions, etc. It also includes three weekends a year supporting student life activities.
• Advising: Faculty are generally expected to serve as mentor to student advisees throughout the students’ time at Wyoming Seminary. The advisor is also the main liaison between an advisee’s parents and Sem.  

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Undergraduate or master’s degree in the content area they are teaching
• Three-plus years of teaching experience or a degree in secondary teaching
• Experience or interest coaching sports, dorm parenting and/or running student activities
• Committed to their ongoing growth and development as a professional
• Invested in positively and actively contributing to the school’s growth and development

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and list of professional references to Randy Granger, Wyoming Seminary, 201 North Sprague Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704 or rgranger@wyomingseminary.org by August 2, 2021.

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 Director of Athletics Paul Burg at pburg@wyomingseminary.org or call 570-718-6620. EOE

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.

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Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School seeks a school counselor for the 2021-22 school year. The school provides abundant opportunities for student participation in a wide variety of well-developed athletic, artistic, academic and extracurricular activities. The counselor is a 10-month, full-time position. The counselor will work closely with parents, faculty, administration and staff to provide a safe and healthy academic, athletic and boarding environment.

Applicants must be dynamic individuals who are passionate about their wellness and mental health for a high school community, collaborative and innovative in their approach to education and professional development, and able to embrace and support the diversity of our student body.

Job responsibilities include:

• Provide individual counseling to students for scheduled and drop-in sessions. Provide small group and crisis counseling as appropriate.
• Work with the school and the student’s family to refer the student to an outside community professional as needed.
• Act as a liaison between outside clinical professionals and the school to coordinate care and support of the student.
• Coordinate the continuity of counseling and wellness services with various professionals inside and outside the school, including clinical professionals as necessary.
• Lead Counseling Team meetings three times per term, which includes Upper School Dean, Class Deans, Nurse, International Student Coordinator and Student Life Dean.
• Serve as a leader for our Mental Health Crisis Response Team.
• Contribute to and help further develop our Wellness Programming.
• Serve as a community resource for student mental health and related challenges, such as anxiety, depression, mood and/or eating disorders and substance abuse.
• Work in collaboration with teachers, administration, parents and outside resources to design ongoing professional development to support student needs.
• Work within a boarding school schedule including some evenings and weekends.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work
• Appropriate licensure in the state of Pennsylvania
• Experience in an educational setting with a diverse community including both day and boarding students
• Experience working cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, and administration in support of the mission of the school
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ongoing growth and development as a professional
• A lively sense of humor, strong work ethic, enthusiasm and a willingness to become a fully invested member of our community are essential

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume — including three references — to Rachel Bartron, Dean of the Upper School, care of Gloria Wallace at gwallace@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 seeks candidates for full-time housekeeping and custodian positions at its Kingston location. Candidates must be capable of obtaining all required clearances to work in a school. Candidates must be focused on customer service and cleanliness. Previous experience desired. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. EOE

Send letter and resume to tcollins@wyomingseminary.org. No phone calls please.

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 employment@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.