Far Brook School Looking for Teaching Fellow, Grade 6 at Short Hills, NJ Full Time

Position Summary:

Far Brook School, www.farbrook.org, is seeking a motivated, innovative, and collaborative aspiring teacher, who will support the Lead Teachers with the development and execution of reading, writing, and social studies learning. A strong candidate will embrace Far Brook’s unique, progressive, multidisciplinary, and collaborative approach. Far Brook teachers contribute to a supportive and caring environment in which students learn and interact positively with one another.

Far Brook’s unique Teaching Fellow program is designed to help those that are new to teaching gain valuable experience and insight with the support and guidance of experienced teachers on classroom management, curriculum mapping, lesson planning, and best practices. Teaching Fellows begin their one year commitment to the School in August with a week of orientation and planning before students arrive. Except for school vacations, each Fellow is expected to work full-time until the end of the school year. It is a paid position, $28,000 with full benefits.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with Lead Teacher to plan and design lessons and curriculum content for reading, writing/ English, and social studies/history.

• Support students with their social-emotional development with a strong focus on health and wellness

• Work closely with the Upper School learning specialist to create and implement both learning support and enrichment

• Conduct informal and formal learning assessments to be responsive to an individualized approach for student growth

• Communicate with families about students’ learning through frequent updates, parent-teacher conferences, and student progress reports

• Understand and support the Far Brook School Statement of Purpose and Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Interest in professional growth and schoolwide initiatives

• Some experience with students in upper elementary/ middle school

• Interest in the development and implementation of social and emotional curriculum, as well as social justice, diversity, and inclusivity

• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills

• Proficient with technology

Desired Experience:

• Experience with a distance learning model or working on a virtual platform

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports directly to the Director of Upper School

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location