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A teacher with students in the classroom

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 Teachers

Substitute Teachers

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.

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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.