What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lower School Associate Teacher position at The Peck School?
(Full-time, Lower School, Grades K-4)
2025-2026
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About the Position
The Peck School, a coed, K-8, independent school in Morristown, NJ, seeks aspiring
professionals to join the Lower School Associate Teacher Program. The Associate
Teacher Program places novice teachers in the elementary classroom (K-4) alongside
experienced teachers to participate in all aspects of instruction, planning, and daily school
life. Associate Teachers receive broad support for personal and professional growth
through regular meetings, extensive professional development opportunities, and
immersive classroom experiences.
In addition to gaining experience at the elementary level, Associate Teachers can broaden
their expertise and skills by leading after-school activities and coaching middle school (5-8)
athletics.
This position provides exceptionally strong benefits, including medical and dental
insurance. The salary is $36,000, with opportunities to earn stipends for additional
responsibilities. Robust support for professional development is provided to all Associate
Teachers, and free on-campus housing is available on a limited basis.
Overview of Responsibilities
- Classroom Presence: Over the course of the year, Associate Teachers build a toolkit
differentiation, assessment approaches, classroom management, parent
communication, collaboration, and more! With guidance from a Homeroom
Teacher, Associate Teachers grow in their abilities and confidence to plan and teach
independently.
- Learning Environment: Foster an environment that promotes a culture of curiosity,
Associate Teachers are an integral part of a classroom community that students are
excited to be a part of!
- Duties: Oversee student safety and wellness during recess, before and after school,
- Meetings & Professional Development: Attend professional development
and Responsive Classroom training. Participate in all required meetings, including
department, division, and grade-level meetings, scheduled collaboration times,
professional development days, and beginning and end-of-year meetings.
- A background in elementary education is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working with children.
Competencies Collaborative: Collaboration is at the core of this position, and a thirst for
team-oriented work is essential. Strong written and verbal skills are critical to
communicating student progress and abilities when working with a grade-level team
or Homeroom Teacher.
- Intellectual Curiosity: An open mind and a desire to continue to learn new
professional growth.
- Industrious: A passionate individual committed to forward thinking and working
environment.
- Flexible mindset: Working in a school environment requires a willingness to adapt
- Cultural Awareness: Demonstrates the ability and desire to understand,
- Technology Skills: Ability to navigate the Google Suite of applications (Gmail,
technology as part of Peck’s systemic workflow (Zoom, Apple AirPlay, SeeSaw,
Google Classroom, printers, copiers, etc.).
A Peck Faculty member
A Peck faculty member is passionate about the overall student experience, is professional,
and demonstrates excellence in all aspects of their field. Peck faculty plan and deliver
engaging lessons that inspire student success and promote consideration of others. They
know each student well, build relationships, and facilitate a safe, respectful, and inclusive
learning environment. Peck faculty effectively communicate with members of the school
community and partner with Peck families to guide and enrich a student’s development.
They demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in their field, and, as lifelong learners, they
expand their professional skills repertoire. Peck professionals are respected community
members who engage actively with the Peck community.
The Peck School seeks to create a culture of belonging. We welcome the unique
contributions of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Qualified applicants are offered
top-tier pay, exceptionally strong benefits, and a robust professional development
program.
To learn more about The Peck School and working at Peck, please visit us online.
Salary : $36,000
