What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Teaching Fellow position at The Hun School of Princeton?
The Hun School of Princeton seeks dynamic and creative Middle School Teaching Fellow for the 2025-2026 academic year.
TEACHING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Each year, Hun hires aspiring teachers to take part in the Teaching Fellow Program. The program is designed for new educators to gain valuable teaching and boarding school experience in order to further pursue a career in education.
Teaching Fellows will live on-campus as they hone their skills through observation, discussion, and teaching. Throughout the year, they gain experience in four areas foundational to independent schools - classroom pedagogy and practice, resident life responsibilities, coaching, and advising.
Fellows will work with a mentor while performing duties essential to the classroom and to resident life. They will grow through classroom observations and co-teaching in the first trimester, and then assume all classroom responsibilities as we move into the second trimester. In addition, Teaching Fellows coach two seasons in athletics or lead the equivalent in the arts or co-curricular activities.
As part of their resident responsibilities, each Teaching Fellow will perform dorm duties one night a week and one weekend a month as well as assist in the Resident Life Office through implementing student programming which fosters community and bridges cultural differences among our diverse population of students.
Qualifications
The Hun School of Princeton is a co-educational, private day and boarding school in Princeton, New Jersey. Individual attention and strong student-faculty relationships are the hallmarks of the School. On the 50-acre campus between Philadelphia and New York City, student-centered, hands-on learning prepares students for the global community in which they will live and work. The Hun School is comprised of nearly 700 students in its Middle School, Upper School, and Postgraduate Program. Our campus is home to students from twenty-two countries and fifteen states.
Our campus is located in historic Princeton, New Jersey, a short train ride away from both New York City (50 miles) and Philadelphia (45 miles). Home to Princeton University, The Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton Theological Seminary, and an array of cultural centers and organizations, Princeton is regarded as one of the most academically-minded communities in the world. Often named one of the country's best places to live, Princeton is a friendly, multicultural community surrounded by mountains, parks, and lakes. There are award-winning museums and theaters, celebrated public and private schools, destination restaurants and hotels, and a robust calendar of community events to enjoy.
Our Mission
The Hun School of Princeton empowers each student to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world, by nurturing resilient character, providing individual mentorship, and inspiring vigorous and joyful learning.
Our Community
In our mission of educating global citizens with resilient character, we actively seek candidates who can bring a diversity of experiences and perspectives to our community. The Hun School of Princeton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristics or activity protected by law.
To apply: The Hun School of Princeton Employment Application
Please contact Ted Shaffner, Fellowship Director (tedshaffner@hunschool.org), should you have any questions about the position or Patrick Napolitano, Associate Director of Human Resources (patricknapolitano@hunschool.org), should you have any questions about the application process. No phone calls, please.
TEACHING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Each year, Hun hires aspiring teachers to take part in the Teaching Fellow Program. The program is designed for new educators to gain valuable teaching and boarding school experience in order to further pursue a career in education.
Teaching Fellows will live on-campus as they hone their skills through observation, discussion, and teaching. Throughout the year, they gain experience in four areas foundational to independent schools - classroom pedagogy and practice, resident life responsibilities, coaching, and advising.
Fellows will work with a mentor while performing duties essential to the classroom and to resident life. They will grow through classroom observations and co-teaching in the first trimester, and then assume all classroom responsibilities as we move into the second trimester. In addition, Teaching Fellows coach two seasons in athletics or lead the equivalent in the arts or co-curricular activities.
As part of their resident responsibilities, each Teaching Fellow will perform dorm duties one night a week and one weekend a month as well as assist in the Resident Life Office through implementing student programming which fosters community and bridges cultural differences among our diverse population of students.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree;
- A love for working with young people;
- A commitment to a diverse and inclusive community;
- A passion for teaching in an innovative, experiential, and student-centered environment;
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff;
- Personal qualities including resilience, approachability, and kindness;
- Excellent technology skills;
- A desire to contribute to school life outside of the classroom on a lively boarding school campus;
- All employees must be fingerprinted and pass the State of New Jersey criminal background check.
The Hun School of Princeton is a co-educational, private day and boarding school in Princeton, New Jersey. Individual attention and strong student-faculty relationships are the hallmarks of the School. On the 50-acre campus between Philadelphia and New York City, student-centered, hands-on learning prepares students for the global community in which they will live and work. The Hun School is comprised of nearly 700 students in its Middle School, Upper School, and Postgraduate Program. Our campus is home to students from twenty-two countries and fifteen states.
Our campus is located in historic Princeton, New Jersey, a short train ride away from both New York City (50 miles) and Philadelphia (45 miles). Home to Princeton University, The Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton Theological Seminary, and an array of cultural centers and organizations, Princeton is regarded as one of the most academically-minded communities in the world. Often named one of the country's best places to live, Princeton is a friendly, multicultural community surrounded by mountains, parks, and lakes. There are award-winning museums and theaters, celebrated public and private schools, destination restaurants and hotels, and a robust calendar of community events to enjoy.
Our Mission
The Hun School of Princeton empowers each student to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world, by nurturing resilient character, providing individual mentorship, and inspiring vigorous and joyful learning.
Our Community
In our mission of educating global citizens with resilient character, we actively seek candidates who can bring a diversity of experiences and perspectives to our community. The Hun School of Princeton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristics or activity protected by law.
To apply: The Hun School of Princeton Employment Application
Please contact Ted Shaffner, Fellowship Director (tedshaffner@hunschool.org), should you have any questions about the position or Patrick Napolitano, Associate Director of Human Resources (patricknapolitano@hunschool.org), should you have any questions about the application process. No phone calls, please.
