The teacher should have an ability to engage students in historical analysis of primary documents, conduct research projects and teach analytical writing skills. Teachers who have a commitment to interdisciplinary work and an interest and expertise in technology are also highly desirable. Teachers who are prepared to participate in the life of the school outside the classroom are desirable. Depending on the extent of their duties, some faculty, including coaches at the varsity and junior varsity levels, are paid an additional stipend. PDS has a stepped salary scale dependent on the number of years one has taught.
Credit is given for part-time teaching and occasionally for closely related activities.
PDS owns several houses and provides faculty with opportunities for shared housing at a modest rental fee. Supervises one to two study halls, oversees bus and lunch duties one week a year and generally is involved in helping run the life of the school. We would expect them to have extensive college course work in any academic discipline they would teach. Multiple areas of interest and background as well as a teaching range from 9th through 12th grades. Ability to teach literature in a creative and thoughtful manner.