Lawrenceville Summer Scholars In-Person Day Teacher

The Lawrenceville School seeks enthusiastic, energetic, collegial individuals who want to work with both adults and students in a collaborative and inclusive academic setting. In-Person Day Teacher position requires full time work during the 3-week duration of the program, from 8:00AM-4:30PM.

The Summer Scholars program runs from Monday, July 7, 2025 to Friday, July 25, 2025. All faculty must attend the 1 two to four-hour orientation on July 5, 2025 and be present on move-in day (July 6, 2025) from 12:30pm-4:00pm.

Summary:

Successful applicants for this position will be experienced teachers committed to designing dynamic, student-centered classes that go beyond textbooks. We are seeking professionals interested in growing as educators by setting goals, collaborating with peers, observing classes, and receiving actionable feedback.

The Summer Scholars program is designed to mimic, in every way, boarding school life. The goal of the program is to have students leave the program feeling "known." Many of the students hope to come to Lawrenceville and therefore, faculty should apply the Harkness Teaching Method, the primary pedagogical method used at The Lawrenceville School and in its Summer Scholars program.

In addition to designing and implementing class curricula, teachers are responsible for ensuring students' safety and medical well-being during class hours and lunch (teachers will receive training in regard to students with life-threatening allergies).

Prior to the start date of the program, teachers will be required to attend one two to four-hour orientation on July 5, 2025 and be present on move-in day (July 6, 2025) from 12:30pm-4:00pm.

In advance of the program (mid June), teachers will be required to submit their 15 day class plans. During the program, in addition to their teaching responsibilities, teachers will be expected to attend faculty meetings should any arise, attend and supervise during lunch, and write end-of-session narrative comments for each student. A template for comment writing will be provided.

The time teachers spend in/on any/all meetings/training sessions, class preparation, grading, comment writing, meeting with students, or communicating with the administrative team is included in the salary. NOTE: we are unable to accommodate any faculty who need to take time off for vacations, etc., during the dates of employment.

We are currently hiring Art, History, Humanities, Math, and Science/Technology teachers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

CLASSROOM RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the curriculum while encouraging students to think creatively, critically, and innovatively
• Use effective classroom management skills to lead activities and effectively create a fun environment where every student views themself as a vital and critical part of a team
• Empower students to explore the world around them and solve real-life, practical issues

PLANNING

• Course/curriculum design (to be submitted prior to summer session)
• Lesson plan preparation (ongoing)

ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS

• End of program comments for students
• Attendance for all classes and or activities every day
• Daily duties

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
• Current or former teacher with at least 3-years teaching experience at the secondary level (grades 6 - 12)
• Experience facilitating collaborative, discussion-based classes (Harkness method preferred)
• Willingness to focus on the learning process as a crucial component of the class
• Ability to work effectively with a small, collaborative teaching and support staff
• Subject matter expertise
• Knowledge/ability to create a student-centered, project/problem-based learning environment
• Proven ability to connect with students ages 11-15.
• Ability to implement Harkness teaching method

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and push up to 35lbs.
• Must be capable of using visual display terminal with continuous wrist movement on a keyboard
• Ability to stand and walk around a three-story building for extended periods of time.
• Uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopies, filing cabinets and fax machines
• Able to climb stairs
• Required to talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms

The Lawrenceville School is a diverse and inclusive community and makes all employment decisions without regard for an individual's race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, sex, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability (including AIDS and HIV related illness), genetic information, refusal to provide genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic testing, ancestry, familial status, marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, atypical cellular or blood trait, military service, application for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Lawrenceville School will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.

The Lawrenceville School conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage, paid leave and retirement plan options and many other valuable programs.