Part-Time Health & Wellness Educator

Part-Time Position

Founded in 1958, Sequoyah School is an independent progressive K-12 day school in Pasadena, California, built on the belief that diversity of all kinds is fundamental to a powerful education. Students find joy and deep learning as they navigate through curriculum while teachers guide problem-centered classrooms that foster curiosity through intellectual exploration and opportunities for application. The school’s mission to challenge the mind, nurture the heart, and celebrate human dignity is evidenced in its place-based program and signature experiences like Field Studies, the Social Innovation Program, Talking Leaves, and more.

As the architect of belonging, the Health & Wellness Educator will foster healthy, productive conversations about social-emotional skill-building and create meaningful opportunities for those conversations to take root across our school community. Grounded in the belief that social and emotional well-being is inseparable from academic success, this role supports students through their K–12 years by promoting holistic well-being, personal growth, self-awareness, and essential life skills.

You will support students, faculty, and parents by providing guidance focused on character development, resiliency, and interpersonal life skills — centered on Sequoyah’s core values. We aim to create a sense of belonging where students are prepared to navigate the challenges of childhood and adolescence with confidence, curiosity, and resilience by openly exploring health topics that are directly relevant to their lives. This position offers the opportunity to be an active, engaged, and mission-aligned member of the Sequoyah community.

Roles and Responsibilities

We are seeking an educator who demonstrates a deep commitment to integrated health and wellness programming and who will:

Work with students individually, in small groups, and through whole-class lessons. Topics include positive identity development (racial-ethnic, socioeconomic, gender, and more), interpersonal skill-building, boundaries and consent, equality, equity, advocacy, and managing changes in relationships.
Help develop a comprehensive Health & Wellness curriculum for K–12, covering relationship skills, responsible decision-making, self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness.
Lead Health & Wellness classes across the Lower, Middle, and Upper School, using evidence-based practices and a deep understanding of child and adolescent development to foster a safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
Use interactive teaching strategies — including hands-on activities, discussions, and technology — to deliver academically rich and pedagogically engaging lessons appropriate to each developmental level.
Adapt curriculum to be culturally relevant, relatable, and accessible to students of all abilities and backgrounds.
Recognize and actively support the connection between emotional health, physical well-being, and academic growth.
Support school-wide traditions and community-building experiences — such as Community Circles and Family Circles — that foster inclusion and peer connection.
Support parent engagement opportunities and help coordinate events with outside experts in the field of health and wellness.
Communicate regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators to ensure a coordinated approach to student well-being.
Participate actively in department, grade-level, and school-wide activities, contributing to a collaborative and mission-aligned school culture.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, or a related discipline required; a graduate degree strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience teaching health and wellness classes at the elementary, middle, or secondary level.
A capacity for developing innovative and imaginative programming around issues of health and identity, and the ability to serve as a model of openness, generosity, and acceptance.
Robust active listening skills with the ability to create a supportive environment where students feel genuinely heard and understood.
Strong competency in spoken and written communication, with exceptional interpersonal abilities and emotional intelligence.
Confidence in disciplinary and pedagogical expertise, paired with a genuine commitment to professional growth and innovation.
A collaborative spirit and the ability to design and execute curriculum as part of a teaching team.
A high degree of interest in supporting the developmental needs of children and teenagers, with the ability to combine high expectations with a high level of support.
A deep, articulated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and demonstrated skill with anti-bias and anti-racist practices.
Proficiency in G Suite tools including Classroom, Slides, Docs, Sheets, and Drive.

Diversity is a founding value of Sequoyah School, and we seek candidates willing and interested in upholding an equitable, inclusive environment. Sequoyah School is also an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any phase of employment. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Hiring Term

2026-27 School Year

Reports To

Director of Health & Wellness/Counseling

Campus Location

K-8 campus, High school campus

Salary Range

$40-52/hr.