One-Year Teaching Internships Program

Each year, Phillips Exeter Academy invites six to eight recent college graduates to join its faculty as teaching interns. The purpose of the Teaching Internship Program is to encourage talented young men and women to become secondary school teachers and to help prepare them for such a career. For these positions at least a bachelor's degree is required in the specific, advertised field or a related field.

Teaching interns spend one school year at Exeter and receive experience in all aspects of boarding school life. Teaching assignments are arranged after discussion between the intern and the department chair, with the interests and experience of the intern in mind. In the fall term, interns generally work with mentors with whom they share classes, but do not teach any classes on their own. For the winter and spring terms, interns are assigned their own classes, usually two per term. In addition, they are required to visit classes in their discipline on a regular basis. Throughout the year interns learn how to lead Harkness discussions, participate in residential work, in the physical education program and in extracurricular activities congenial to their own skills. Interns are considered full time teachers, are paid a salary and get all medical and health benefits.

The Teaching Intern Program is directed by the associate dean of faculty, who offers direct support, along with the department mentors, to the interns. Interns meet as a group weekly; the meeting agenda is set by the associate dean of faculty and includes class observation in their own department/discipline as well as others, commentary and discussions about teaching and boarding school life. In addition, the associate dean of faculty helps interns with job searches for the following year.

Teaching interns receive a salary and are housed by the Academy in dormitories or in school apartments. They may take all their meals in the Academy dining halls. As one-year faculty members, they are eligible for medical and life insurance benefits.

Dormitory: Ordinarily interns reside in a dormitory. In a dorm, faculty and proctors work together as a team to make the residential experience one in which students can learn from one another. Dormitory duty usually involves one to two weekday nights of regular duty, one or two nights of backup duty (while a student proctor is on duty), and weekend duty every three or four weekends, depending on the number of faculty members working in the dormitory. If not a resident in a dormitory immediately, an intern is affiliated with a dormitory or small house and generally does dorm duty one night a week, plus one weekend per month.

Coaching: Ordinarily an intern coaches either two out of three sports seasons at the club level or one varsity or junior varsity sport.

ONE-YEAR TEACHING INTERNSHIPS CURRENTLY OPEN:

Athletic Training Intern

Phillips Exeter Academy seeks an athletic training intern to assist two full-time, certified/licensed trainers in providing sports health care for students. The intern will work with on-campus health services under the direction of the school physician and staffed by nurses, a dietician, counselors and health educatiors. Other health care specialists in network include orthopedics, physical therapists, occupational therapists, orthotics/prosthetics, strength and conditioning specialists, massage therapists, acupuncturists and chiropractors. Contribution in other areas of boarding school life include dorm residence. This one-year position is designed to augment services provided by the full-time staff, allowing a qualified person to gain valuable practical experience and to introduce the intern to a boarding school environment. Certification by the BOC is preferred at the time of application and by September 2010 to qualify for a state license to practice. EOE

History Intern

The History Department is seeking to fill a one-year intern position beginning in the fall of 2010. A degree in history or a related field is required, preferably with a familiarity in US history and at least one other area of history. contributions in other areas of boarding school life include dormitory residence and interscholastic or club sports. EOE

Mathematics Intern

The Mathematics Department is seeking an intern for the 2010-2011 school year who would be able to assist in the teaching of high school mathematics through BC-level calculus. Exeter's math program uses a problem solving, integrated approach, taught from materials developed by Academy instructors. The intern will work closely with a mentor in the department as well as with other experienced teachers. A degree in mathematics is preferred, as is experience with technology. Contributions in other areas of boarding school life include dormitory residence and interscholatic or club sports. EOE

Music Intern

The Music Department at Phillips Exeter Academy seeks a one-year intern with classical solo voice and choral experience. The intern will work closely with a mentor in the Music Department and will assist in leading student choral groups. Contributions in other areas of boarding school life include dormitory residence and interscholastic or club sports. The ideal candidate would possess an undergraduate degree in music education and/or voice, and should have strong keyboard and/or strong string skills. EOE

Theater and Dance Intern

The Department of Theater and Dance is seeking an intern in technical theater for the 2010-2011 school year with training in lighting and sound. Experience in costume construction and set construction/painting is also desirable. Principal duties include designing lights for three main stage shows, three dance concerts, two variety shows and possibly a black box show. The intern will work closely with the designer/technical director to implement his or her designs and assists the technical director with supervision of a student tech crew. Assistant teaching with a mentor in stagecraft or independently is possible, as is a field course. Contributions in other areas of boarding school life include dormitory residence and interscholastic or club sports. EOE

Requirements for Applying:

Expected undergraduate degree and copy of the most recent transcript.
Along with the completed application form (apply online now or download PDF), and an updated resume, please enclose a one page statement explaining why you are applying for this teaching internship and what strengths, talents or skills you would bring to the Academy.
Please be sure to include the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three people who know you well (including two teachers in your academic field) and advise them that we may contact them to request a recommendation from them.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. In the case that we would like to interview you, we would contact you to schedule a date. Decisions are made on a rolling basis, and most appointments are made by the end of March.

To apply for the 2010-11 school year, send resume, one page statement, names and contact information of references and transcript to:

Email your applications:

teaching_opportunities@exeter.edu

Lawrence A. Smith, Associate Dean of Faculty
Phillips Exeter Academy
20 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833-2460
phone: (603) 777-3405
fax: (603) 777-4393