Lawrenceville Summer Scholars In-Person Day Teacher
Lawrenceville Summer Scholars In-Person Day Teacher
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Job Description
The Lawrenceville School seeks enthusiastic energetic collegial individuals who want to work with both adults and students in a collaborative and inclusive academic setting. InPerson Day Teacher position requires full time work during the 3week duration of the program from 8:00AM4:30PM.
The Summer Scholars program runs from Monday July 7 2025 to Friday July 25 2025. All faculty must attend the 1 two to fourhour orientation on July 5 2025 and be present on movein day (July 6 2025 from 12:30pm4:00pm.
Summary:
Successful applicants for this position will be experienced teachers committed to designing dynamic studentcentered 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 wellbeing during class hours and lunch (teachers will receive training in regard to students with lifethreatening allergies).
Prior to the start date of the program teachers will be required to attend one two to fourhour orientation on July 5 2025 and be present on movein day (July 6 2025 from 12:30pm4:00pm.
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 endofsession 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 reallife 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
- Bachelors degree required Masters degree preferred
- Current or former teacher with at least 3years teaching experience at the secondary level (grades 6 12
- Experience facilitating collaborative discussionbased 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 studentcentered project/problembased learning environment
- Proven ability to connect with students ages 1115.
- 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 threestory 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 individuals 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 preemployment 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.
Employment Type
Temp
