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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.

After School Extended Day Assistant Supervisor

Part-time
3–6 p.m.

Assistant Supervisor reports to the Director of Auxiliary Programs. Experience working with children ages Preschool through Grade 2 is highly encouraged. They are responsible for planning and supervising a developmentally appropriate extended day care program. Provide leadership and supervision to extended day staff and children at all times, serving as a positive role model. Required is a State of NJ background check. For more information, please contact Brian Junger at 908-766-0622 or bjunger@fhcds.org.

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After School Extended Day Counselors

Part-time
3–6 p.m.

Looking for energetic, reliable, flexible and fun personalities to work with children varying in ages Preschool through Grade 8. We provide homework assistance, game play, arts and crafts, science projects, cooking and more. Experience working with children is encouraged. A State of NJ background check is required. For more information, please contact Brian Junger at 908-766-0622 or bjunger@fhcds.org.

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Grade 3/4 Teacher

Job Title: Grade 3/4 Teacher
Department: Lower School
Reports to: Director of Lower School

Far Hills Country Day School, an independent Preschool through Grade 8 school located in Far Hills, New Jersey, seeks a qualified teacher for Grade 3/4. Appropriate candidates will join a highly dedicated team of teachers at all grade levels. Our school curriculum is rich and varied, with an emphasis on Mind, Brain, and Education.

Hours: This is a full-time, exempt position. During the school year, the Lower School teacher will be expected to be on campus 7:55 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. Additionally, presence and participation are expected during weekly faculty meetings, currently held on Wednesdays, 4–5:30 p.m.

Summary

Our Lower School is Preschool through Grades 4. We are looking for a Lower School teacher with Grade 3 or 4 teaching experience. S/he is a collaborative member of the Lower School team and exudes warmth, energy, and enthusiasm. A positive role model, s/he exhibits perseverance and a love of learning. The successful teacher will be one who cultivates an inclusive, safe, caring, and supportive classroom environment that reaches every student based on their individual learning style and strengths. Using multiple teaching strategies, the Lower School teacher engages students to achieve grade-level learning objectives in math, language arts, social studies, and social-emotional areas. The teacher creates a dynamic classroom that promotes critical thinking and learning skills and respects diverse perspectives.

Other responsibilities include duty of care of all Far Hills students, participation in school admission events and other key community events, completion of weekly school duties, and participation in a curriculum vertical team as well as other committees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plan, conduct, assess, evaluate, and refine lessons based on school mission, school and discipline-specific goals, grade-level-specific objectives, essential understandings, and NAEYC and NAIS best practices.
Differentiate instructional methods based on both class and student assessments, evaluation, school-wide initiatives, technological advances, research, and feedback.
Cultivate close student and parent relationships characterized by open communication, frequent feedback, and responsiveness.
Maintain trust and relationships with, and contribute meaningfully to, collaborative work teams and students’ families, with the larger goal of achieving student outcomes.
Demonstrate proficiency with current technology as it relates to best practices in instruction, learning, communication, and assessment.
Assume responsibility for own professional development and participate productively in community-wide professional learning days, teacher discussion groups, such as think tanks, and or implementation groups.
Participate actively in assessment of prospective students, admission and marketing work.
Supervise assigned assistant teacher(s) and/or college interns and meet regularly to provide observation documentation about instruction, assign tasks, solicit ideas, and to plan instruction and assessment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

At least three years of experience teaching in applicable grade levels
A proven track record of working with differentiated instruction
A Special Education certification highly suggested
Certification and/or training in Orton Gillingham
Excellent organizational, collaboration, and communication skills
Familiarity with national learning standards
Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s preferred

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Lower School Learning Support Specialist

Job Title: Lower School Learning Support Specialist
Department: Lower School
Reports to: Lower School Division Director
Classification: Exempt

Far Hills Country Day School, an independent Preschool through Grade 8 school located in Far Hills, New Jersey, seeks a qualified Lower School Learning Support Specialist. Appropriate candidates will join a highly dedicated team of faculty and staff.

General Purpose and Function: The Lower School Learning Support Specialist (LSS) provides instruction and learning support for individuals and small groups of students, primarily in K–Grade 4. The LSS works collaboratively with teachers and families to support students’ growth in academic areas of reading, math, social studies, and science by using a variety of strategies and multisensory methods. The LSS also supports the development of skills including but not limited to executive functioning, such as planning, prioritizing, and organizing materials. The LSS will regularly push into classrooms to support students during class time and to work with teachers to implement lessons that employ a variety of strategies and multi-sensory methods. In addition, the LSS supports parent meetings and parent presentations to communicate about student progress, curriculum, and areas of development. A degree in special education and/or experience in providing Orton Gillingham (OG) services is preferred. OG certification would be an asset.

The ideal candidate will have a background in evaluating and aiding children with various learning support needs. In addition, the candidate should have an engaging teaching style, and ability to administer and analyze academic assessments, and experience in developing and implementing individualized learning plans for students.

Hours: During the school year, the Upper School teacher will be expected to be on campus from 7:45 a.m. – 4 p.m. Additionally, presence and participation are expected during weekly faculty meetings currently held on Wednesdays from 4–5:30 p.m.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide students with reading and math learning support and/or enrichment via direct instruction as needed. Grades 2–4 are a focus area.
Conduct and analyze student reading and math assessments and support teachers in ongoing assessments and instruction.
Work with teachers to develop and implement reading, language arts, and math lessons.
Read and analyze formal neuropsychological evaluations and support the implementation of accommodations and modifications in the classroom setting.
Ability to implement a number of differentiated strategies to scaffold learning for students.
Provide parent education about the latest research, school programs, curriculum, and student outcomes

Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required; Teacher certification is also a benefit.
At least three years of experience preferably in independent schools at elementary school levels.
Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Google Suite for Education.
Facility with educational technology.
Collaborative teamwork approach to supporting students.

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Substitute Teachers

Far Hills Country Day School, an independent preschool through grade eight school in Far Hills, New Jersey, seeks highly qualified substitute teachers for the current school year. Appropriate candidates will join a highly dedicated team of teachers at all grade levels.

Our school curriculum is rich and varied, with an emphasis on Mind, Brain, and Education.

Substitute Teacher Responsibilities:

Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher.
Follow procedures and achieve lesson goals.
Assign and explain homework as outlined by the teacher.
Oversee students outside of the classroom, including in the hallways and cafeteria.
Comply with all school regulations and policies at all times.
Take attendance and document daily notes.
Ensure classroom and work is kept clean and orderly.
Oversee the normal classroom rhythms and activities.
Compile a report for the teacher for when he/she returns.

Substitute Teacher Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Prior experience working with children necessary.
Must be detail-oriented and able to follow written and verbal instructions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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.