Upper School History Leave Replacement Teacher

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 and intellectually engaging Upper School History Leave Replacement Teacher to join its diverse community. The ideal candidate is committed to guiding young people as they construct their understanding of History in a student-centered classroom. This educator is a collaborator with an appreciation for the teachable moment when moral and ethical questions arise in and out of the classroom. A person with consistently high standards, the candidate of choice seeks growth and learning every day, both personally and professionally, and inspires others to do the same through optimism, flexibility, and teamwork. With robust interpersonal skills, the selected candidate has a real desire to contribute to the school community by sharing their passions and through additional efforts, such as coaching teams or supervising activities.

For this position, we are specifically looking for an Upper School History Leave Replacement Teacher for the 2024-2025 academic school year, who will cover 4 sections of World History 9. Coverage begins 12/9/2024 and ends 6/13/25.

Responsibilities

• Teach 4 sections of World History 9.
• Cover US Advisory.
• Fulfill any additional duties as assigned by the Upper School Director and/or History Department Head.
• Participate in all required meetings, including faculty division meetings, scheduled collaboration times, professional development days, and beginning and end-of-year meetings weeks.
• Participate in all required professional development activities.
• Provide extra support for students during flex and community times.
  
  

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in history or a closely related field is required, and an advanced degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in the field of History.
• Facility with a variety of teaching tools.
• Willingness to practice pedagogy informed by research-based cognitive science principles.
• Experience teaching History at the high school level.
• Experience with advising students.
• Enthusiasm for working with high school students.
• Fluency with current discipline-specific pedagogy.
• Dedication to supporting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students.
• Ability to work with students both in-person and virtually.
• 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 History education.
• Comfort with incorporating the latest technology into your workflow, including Google Classroom and Zoom.
• Skill in navigating the Google Suite of applications (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, etc.).
• Experience creating, supporting, and sustaining a culture of access and equity in History education.
• 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.

The Pingry School aspires to be an anti-racist community and is committed to the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Pingry is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Pingry School's employment policy is that individuals will receive equal opportunity in all matters pertaining to recruitment, employment, salary, promotion, and assignment, regardless of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or other basis proscribed by federal, state, and local law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.