Penn Independent School Teaching Residency Fellowship

Job Details
Level:    Entry
Job Location:    Gilman School - Baltimore, MD
Position Type:    Full Time
Education Level:    4 Year Degree
Salary Range:    $ $ Salary/year
Job Category:    Education

PENN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TEACHING RESIDENCY FELLOWSHIP

OUR MISSION

Gilman is a diverse community dedicated to educating boys in mind, body, and spirit through particular emphasis upon academic excellence, athletic participation, and aesthetic appreciation. Gilman seeks to produce men of character and integrity who have the skills and ability to make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live and work.

OUR COMMITMENT

Educating the Whole Boy

For more than a century, Gilman's mission has remained exceedingly focused: to unlock the greatness within each boy by educating the entire boy—mind, body, and spirit. To accomplish that goal, we provide space and opportunity for crucial learning and self-expression to take place. We believe that boys experience transformative learning when they connect disciplines, people, and ideas in ways that deepen their sense of self and serve the needs of others.

Our rich and comprehensive program, our immeasurably talented and interesting faculty and students, and our belief in the character traits embodied by the Gilman Five—Honor, Integrity, Respect, Humility, and Excellence—combine to form the foundation of an educational environment dedicated to helping boys grow into men of character.

Community, Inclusion, and Equity

Gilman's commitment to inclusion and equity is founded on the belief that our community is strengthened by the vibrant exchange that occurs when individuals with different backgrounds and heritages share their perspectives with one another. Through the recognition and acceptance of our many differences, we learn to appreciate and respect the complexity of the world in which we live and develop essential skills that help us forge productive relationships with those around us.

We are proud of our history as a school that has, for several generations, taken the lead on matters of diversity, inclusion, and equity. More than 40% of Gilman's student body and 20% of the School's faculty identify as people of color. We continue to build on that legacy through our steadfast commitment to inclusivity and equity and initiatives on local, state, and national levels.

OUR SCHOOL

Gilman School is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade private independent day school for boys. Set on a 57-acre campus in the northern part of Baltimore City, Gilman serves roughly 1,000 students in three divisions. The School has a full-time faculty of nearly 140, and the average class size is 16 students.

PENN FELLOWSHIP

Gilman is a partner in the Penn Fellows Independent School Teaching Residency (ISTR), an innovative collaboration between the Graduate School of Education of the University of Pennsylvania and a consortium of the nation's leading independent day schools.

The fellowship enables aspiring and early-career teachers, over the course of two years, to receive a master's degree in education while completing a teaching fellowship at Gilman. With an innovative and comprehensive curriculum designed specifically for independent schools' unique settings, the program features intensive on-site sessions in combination with innovative and collaborative distance learning.

Solidly grounded in both the theory and practice of teaching, the ISTR is designed to integrate the expertise of professional educators from a host of leading institutions, drawing on the perspectives of scholars and practitioners alike.  

The program confers a Master of Science in Education (M.S. Ed.) and requires the completion of 10 course units over two years. Additionally, fellows complete an inquiry project and construct a final portfolio in their second year.

Applicants must first apply directly to Gilman. Once Gilman finalizes its selections, the prospective fellow will then—and only then—apply to Penn GSE. Applications submitted to Penn GSE without a recommendation from Gilman will not be considered.

WHAT YOU WILL DO AT GILMAN

Work closely with a mentor teacher Teach in a subject area that suits your educational background and experience Observe and learn from master teachers in different divisions. Meet frequently with other fellows and the program director for support and feedback Coach two seasons of athletics, either leading interscholastic teams or working within our intramural program Fulfill other duties appropriate for Gilman faculty members

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

The ability to inspire and build relationships with your students The willingness to grow as an educator The desire to connect with students outside of formal interactions An interest in a cohort experience and a collaborative learning community The ambition and drive to earn a master's degree in education while completing an intensive teaching fellowship A Bachelor's Degree

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

We are committed to transparency and supporting the well-being of our employees. For this role, we offer a salary of $45,000 annually. 

 In addition to the annual salary, Gilman School offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, critical illness and accident coverage, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match to help you plan for your future.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

POSITION TITLE:      Penn Fellow STATUS/FLSA: Full Time HOURS OF WORK:   TBD 

EOE

Gilman School is an equal opportunity employer and educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.

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