JOIN OUR TEAM

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.

Apply Now

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.

Apply Now

Job Title: Director of Admission
Department: Admission
Reports to: Head of School
Classification: Exempt

Far Hills Country Day School, an independent Preschool through Grade 8 school located in Far Hills, New Jersey, seeks a qualified Director of Admission beginning July 1, 2023. Appropriate candidates will join a highly dedicated team of faculty and staff. 

General Purpose and Function

The Director of Admission is responsible for managing the year-round admission process, from inquiry to matriculation into the school community. 

Hours

This is a 12-month, full-time position that requires flexibility in order to meet the needs of the role, which can include evenings and weekends. 

Summary

The Director of Admission is an integral member of the School Leadership Team (SLT) and the Advancement Team (which includes the Director of Engagement and Philanthropy and the Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications). Additionally, the Director of Admission works closely with the Director of Lower School, the Director of Upper School, and the Chief Financial Officer to meet strategic admission goals to achieve target enrollment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Admission partners closely with other school leaders in strategic thinking and daily decision-making, while leading a personalized admission process. In addition, the Director of Admission is responsible for the following: 

• Leading the process and setting the tone and vision for attracting, enrolling, and retaining a strong, diverse, mission-appropriate student body best suited for Far Hills Country Day School’s curriculum and extracurricular programs.

• Working with the Head of School and Chief Financial Officer to create and oversee the school’s enrollment and financial aid budgets and strategies, communicating annually with the Board of Trustees about strategy and progress.

• Partnering with the Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications in a wide variety of marketing initiatives, including events, personal outreach, and community and parent engagement. 

• Building sophisticated data models and statistical information regarding the school’s enrollment trends. 

• Informing the SLT, Board of Trustees, faculty, and community about demographics and enrollment trends, ensuring that changes and challenges are anticipated, understood, and addressed. 

• Developing relationships with current and prospective families. 

• Engaging personnel to assist with marketing, interviewing, and decision-making, as appropriate. 

• Developing and executing an all-school enrollment management model. 

• Informing local schools, community-based organizations, and external communities throughout the local area about FH’s mission and values.

• Managing a welcoming and well-organized office. 

• Engaging in the life of the school, playing a vital role in the FH community, and serving as a model for the school’s mission and values. 

• Managing the daily operations of the Admission Office, including budget, database, files, correspondence, and mailings. 

• Building and maintaining relationships with other Directors of Admission in the area.

• Attending and contributing to NJAIS, NAIS, and other related association training and conferences

• Cultivate relationships and collaborate with Parent Ambassadors.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job; it is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Qualification Requirements

• A profound belief in and desire to live the Far Hills Country Day School Mission of providing each child with brilliant beginnings for success in the modern world through academic excellence and character development

• Bachelor’s Degree (advanced degree preferred)

• Independent school admission experience

• Experience with SchoolAdmin, Blackbaud, SSS, and Google Suite; knowledge of Finalsite helpful

• Experience with school administrative systems, procedures, and practices

• A minimum of five years of experience in admission and financial aid in an independent school or college, including leadership experience

• The ability to work with a wide range of individuals

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills

• Initiative and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Embodiment and demonstration of Far Hills Country Day School’s Mission Skills (teamwork, creativity, ethics, resilience, curiosity, and time management) 

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public relations skills

• A personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and experience participating in an inclusive admission process  

• Facility with data, forward-thinking strategic ideas, and strong organizational and managerial skills 

• Willingness to learn about and use classroom technology for tour purposes

• Energy, flexibility, maturity, good judgment, and a sense of humor 

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employer-dependent contributions for coverage

• Tuition Remission 

• 403(b) Retirement with a 4% match 

• Cafeteria plan (section 125 Flexible Benefits “FSA”)

• Professional development support including continuing education

• Relocation Assistance

• Employee affinity groups

• Mental wellness resources and workshops

• Generous PTO

Please submit in an electronic application, your resume, a cover letter, and names and contact information for three references directly through our website. Please submit materials by January 1, 2023.

Apply Now

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.

APPLY NOW

The Far Hills Associate Program

For the 2023–2024 school year, Far Hills will be hiring Teaching Associates who are beginning their career and who 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 strives to provide a positive, supportive, and immersive teaching experience for individuals interested in beginning a career in education in the independent school setting. The framework of the program allows a teacher to start by gaining experience gradually and with support. The Associate’s independence and responsibility should increase over the course of the year, depending on the growth of the individual and the needs of the division. Central to the program is the idea that teachers learn by doing and by receiving timely and actionable feedback with time for reflection.

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 weekly 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 their 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; 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

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 annually

• Medical and dental benefits

• Housing is provided on-campus 

• Light breakfast and lunch included Monday–Friday when school is open

Deadline to Apply: Jan 31, 2023

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Ed Thompson at  ethompson@fhcds.org and complete the application form:

Apply Now