Adjunct Middle School Film Teacher

About Pingry

The Pingry School, a prestigious K-12 coeducational, independent day school with a rich history dating back to its founding by Dr. John F. Pingry in 1861, stands at the forefront of academic excellence in the United States. With campuses located in Basking Ridge, Pottersville, and Short Hills, New Jersey, Pingry is celebrated for its academic programs, a student-written Honor Code that underpins our community values, and a comprehensive commitment to arts, athletics, community, and civic engagement. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong passion for learning, personal development, and social responsibility, preparing them to be global citizens and luminaries of the 21st century. Rooted in relationships and guided by our foundational philosophy, Pingry is a vibrant community of more than 1,100 students hailing from over 90 towns across New Jersey and New York. At Pingry, we are united by a love of learning and a commitment to preparing students to navigate the complexities of the 21st century with confidence and integrity. For more information, we invite you to visit our website at pingry.org or connect with The Pingry School on Facebook, X, and Instagram to discover why we love school.

Position Summary

The Pingry School seeks a dynamic Adjunct Middle School Art Teacher for the 2025 third trimester. The ideal candidate will bring their knowledge and expertise in Film editing and creation to our Middle School students and serve as an art specialist within a department of dedicated and knowledgeable colleagues. Our department values lifelong learning and models this commitment to growth, aiming to instill a lifelong passion for the arts in our students.

This role requires in-person instruction on our Basking Ridge, New Jersey campus and a flexible schedule to accommodate our 7-day drop-day Middle School academic rotation. Trimester 3 starts February 27, 2025, and runs through June 13, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of Middle School Film.
• Participate in all required meetings.
• Provide extra support for students during flex and community times.
• Provide support for Middle School Project Week, June 2, 2025-June 4, 2025.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required; post-undergraduate work or a Master’s Degree preferred
• Previous middle school classroom teaching experience in film is preferred.
• Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Capacity and commitment to teaching novice and intermediate-level film students.
• Knowledge of disciplinary core ideas.
• Enthusiasm for working with middle school students.
• Dedication to supporting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students.
• Robust interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Dedication to partnering collaboratively with a team of talented faculty.
• Experience creating, supporting, and sustaining a culture of access and equity in Art education.
• Skilled in navigating the Google Suite of applications (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, etc.).
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the department and school community, including working hours based on the school’s rotating schedule.
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and pillars of the Pingry School, including a commitment to DEIB and the requisite skills to work cross-functionally with diverse constituency groups across the organization.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at https://www.pingry.org/careers.