JOIN OUR TEAM
the heart and soul of our school
Our faculty and staff come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and their diverse interests and talents create a vibrant professional climate where their work is more than a mere job. All of our faculty and staff share a passion for helping children learn and grow. We seek employees who view learning as a life-long pursuit, embrace a child-centered approach to teaching, and who celebrate community.
Substitute Teacher
Far Hills Country Day School, a private Preschool through Grade 8 school in Far Hills, New Jersey, seeks highly qualified substitute teachers. Successful candidates will join a team of teachers dedicated to providing each student with a brilliant beginning through academic excellence and character development. We are a community where students and teachers connect across grade levels and challenge each other to think independently and achieve confidently. The benefits of working at Far Hills include a collegial place to work with small class sizes, coffee/tea, lunch, and modern facilities on a beautiful 54-acre campus.
Substitute Teacher Responsibilities:
- Implement the lesson plans and activities, and assign the homework as outlined by the classroom teacher.
- Oversee students outside of the classroom, including in the hallways, at recess, and in the cafeteria.
- Take attendance.
- Leave a detailed and informative report sharing the events of the day with the classroom teacher.
Substitute Teacher Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Prior experience working with children is required.
- Must be experienced and comfortable with technology and Chrome O/S.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have a passion for working with children.
- Be enthusiastic, energetic, creative, and flexible.
- Be able to maintain a positive, safe, and joyful classroom environment.
- Be able to connect meaningfully with students throughout our diverse community.
- Have the ability to physically move around the classroom and be inside and outside as needed throughout the day.
Other Prerequisites:
All candidates must have a background check performed as required by the NJ Dept. of Education.
Teaching Associate Program
For the 2024–2025 school year, Far Hills will be hiring Teaching Associates who are beginning their career and are looking for an opportunity to learn from mentor teachers and to teach in a setting that provides support and an opportunity for feedback and reflection. We will select associates to teach in our Lower School (Preschool–Grade 4) and Upper School (Grades 5–8), and the teaching positions will be dependent upon the School’s needs at the time of hiring.
Overview:
The Far Hills Teaching Associate Program endeavors to provide an impactful and immersive teaching experience for aspiring educators in the independent school setting. The framework of the program provides Associates with support and mentorship as they learn and apply the science of teaching and learning along with the art of student management across the full spectrum of community life.
Each year, Associates shadow, assist, and support select faculty in the classroom and take on assistant or leadership roles in co-curricular activities and sports. Classroom placements range from Preschool to Grade 8. In the Lower School, Associates will be assigned to a classroom and will work directly alongside the lead teacher; in the Upper School, Associates will be assigned a homeroom and will assist and support subject-specific faculty throughout the day.
Teaching Associates begin their one- or two-year commitment to the School in late August with a week of orientation and planning before students arrive. Except for school vacations, each Associate is expected to work full-time until the end of the school year in early to mid-June. A stipend is paid to Associates on a biweekly basis for twelve months; benefits are included. After a successful year, an Associate may be invited back to complete a second year with advanced expectations.
The Far Hills Administration will do its best to match each Associate’s experience and interests with classroom assignments and co-curricular roles that best serve them and our community. Associates will also have duties as assigned by the program director such as chaperoning school trips and supporting other community events as needed.
Who Should Apply?
To be eligible for the program, candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree and must have an active interest in working with children, along with a desire to participate in all aspects of professional life at Far Hills. In keeping with its commitment to diversity, Far Hills welcomes applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Far Hills is committed to the development of compassionate teachers who value, accept, and respect diversity. Our school community strives to create an inclusive environment in which each member feels comfortable and accepted, an environment in which differences and commonalities are appreciated in equal measure.
What We Offer:
- Direct engagement with students and teachers
- Mentorship with one teacher and one coach
- Classroom teaching experience
- Active involvement in coaching athletics and leading co-curricular activities
- Professional Development
- New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) workshops and institutes are available
- Far Hills’ comprehensive training program
- New Faculty Orientation and weekly in-house professional development meetings
- Professional development and preparation in August with all faculty
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training
- Mind, Brain, and Education training
- Opportunities with auxiliary programming
- Assisting the aftercare program
- After-school teaching
- Leading Homework Club
- Academic tutoring/homework help as recommended by the division director
- Daily lunch service when school is in session
- Year-round on-campus housing
- Proximity to New York City and Philadelphia by car; the nearest train station is 2 miles away
- Support finding summer employment if so desired
Upper School Associate
Responsibilities: In the Upper School, the Associate supports academic departments throughout the year in lesson planning, grading, and classroom management. The Associate will directly support classes as determined by the division director.
- Primary Responsibilities
- Assist an academic teacher in Grades 5–8
- Coach or manage three co-curricular offerings per year (as lead or assistant)
- Secondary Responsibilities
- Substitute teach when necessary
- Lunch and recess duties as needed
- Chaperone two adventure trips per year as part of a team
- Chaperone grade-level dances, field trips, and other school functions as needed
- Undergo belay training (at Far Hills) for participation in our High Ropes program
Lower School Associate
Responsibilities: In the Lower School, the Associate is attached to a classroom and lead teacher for the day.
- Primary Responsibilities
- Assistant teach in Preschool-Grade 4
- Secondary Responsibilities
- Substitute teach when necessary
- Lunch and recess duties as needed
- Chaperone field trips as needed
All-School Responsibilities and Opportunities (assigned by Director of Operations)
- Supporting the Office of Admission and Office of Secondary School Placement
- Supporting the Office of Engagement and Philanthropy with events (i.e. preparing for the golf outing or Grandparents’ Day)
- Assisting Marketing and Communications in capturing fresh content (i.e. photographs, stories)
Schedule:
- Daily work schedule mirrors that of a teacher in the Associate’s division (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Weekly Teaching Associate cohort meetings
- Monthly Far Hills professional development class
- Weekly (Wednesday) professional development by division (to 5:30 p.m.)
Compensation:
- $32,000 per year
- Medical and dental benefits
- Housing is provided on campus
- Light breakfast and lunch are included Monday–Friday when school is open
Deadline to Apply: April 26, 2024
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Ed Thompson at ethompson@fhcds.org and complete the application form: FH Employment.
All positions will remain open to application until filled.
Far Hills Country Day School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Far Hills Country Day School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.