Riding Academic Coordinator

The Grier School, an all girls' private boarding/day school outside of Tyrone, PA in the mountainside village of Birmingham has openings due to a growing enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. Grier is internationally and nationally known. Class sizes average between 8-10 students. Grier has elite academics and has a STEM program within the top 15% of all schools in Pennsylvania and top 20% in the nation. Grier is the #1 school for the arts in Pennsylvania, and is the #1 school in the United States for equestrian sports. Grier has exciting opportunities for qualified candidates in the following position: Riding Academic Coordinator Applicants must be passionate about education and have a willingness to engage in a boarding school environment. They should also be able to obtain the following clearances: Act 34, Act 151, FBI Fingerprint Clearance and Act 126. Grier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates should send resume and cover letter to: Lea Crofcheck, Human Resources Director at lcrofcheck@grier.

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Grier School/Positions Open Lea Crofcheck, Human Resources Director 2522 Grier School Road PO Box 308 Tyrone, PA 16686 Phone calls will not be accepted. Applicants are not permitted on campus without a scheduled appointment Grier School seeks an Academic Coordinator for our Elite Equestrians to help foster and nurture the students' interest in learning and be their dedicated ally in their education. It is essential that they help support equestrians and maintain their academic programs. They will work very closely with the Director of Riding and the Dean of Academics to ensure students' success.

Division/Department:

Education / Faculty Reports to: Dean of Academics Essential Duties and Responsibilities, including, but not limited to: Genuine liking of teenager and an understanding of their development Present lessons in a comprehensive and engaging manner using a variety of tools and methods to enable learning Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning Administer meaningful assessments that measure student comprehension Understand and support Grier's school policies and procedures Willingness to follow directions and to think outside of the box Ability to adapt to teaching styles and materials Enthusiasm for teaching as a profession and for the material and skills being taught Six weekend duties, in addition to Opening Weekend, Parent's Weekend, and Graduation Perform all other duties as required Academic Classroom and other

Job Requirements:

Keep the channels of communication open between Learning Skills faculty, private tutor, and student support consultant Maintain a Canvas dashboard for each course taught and update it on a weekly basis. Update homework sheets on a weekly basis. Collaborate with other teachers, parents, and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings Create, plan, and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events that promote learning Maintain an inviting learning environment that meets the guidelines of the school Check your Grier email on a daily basis Attend specified department and/or faculty meetings Attend activities and events in the evenings and on the weekends as assigned Education and/or

Work Experience Requirements:

Degree in teaching or in a specialized subject Master's degree preferred Experience with horses Thorough knowledge of teaching practices and legal educational guidelines Well-organized, creative, and energetic On-going professional development Grier is an equal-opportunity employer.