Jobs

Job Summary:
A full-time faculty member at New Hampton School participates in all facets of boarding school life. Believing teachable moments occur in a variety of venues, the School asks each faculty member to work in the classroom, in the co-curricular arena, as an advisor, and in the residential life program. Additionally, faculty members are expected to be role models to the adolescent community.

Job Status:
A faculty member at New Hampton School works throughout the academic year, as well as when their job duties require them to work. A faculty member engages with students through academic, school life, and co-curricular programs. The full-time faculty position is a salaried position and includes applicable benefits in accordance with School policy.

Responsibilities Included (but are not limited to):
• Support the School’s mission, vision, and values.
• Attend orientation, faculty and departmental meetings, service-learning days, professional development days, weekend activities, Project Week, and periodic community events.
• Perform one other duty as assigned by the Head of School.
• Attend all-school functions (required meals, community meetings, graduation, etc.)
• Be familiar with school policies, rules, and regulations, and comply with the School’s health and safety policies.
• Teach four content area classes or tutor during five class periods.
• Be flexible with changes to job responsibilities that could be due to health and safety protocols, and student enrollment.
• Advise students following the protocols defined in the “Advising Handbook.”
• Perform residential life duties as a member of a five-person team.
• Provide co-curricular responsibilities during a minimum of two seasons.
• Work a six-day schedule, including Saturdays during the academic year.
• Participate in required professional development opportunities.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge:
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree and expertise in subject area.
• A desire to learning new technology skills.
• A commitment to life-long learning.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Successfully complete a criminal and motor vehicle background check.*

Characteristics of a New Hampton School Faculty Member
Teachers at New Hampton School are expected to create a “Professional Educational Environment”.

Their professional practice should be palpable through the faculty member’s:
• Enthusiasm for teaching and developing globally minded students.
• Empathy and commitment to learn the diverse backgrounds of our community members.
• Ability to appropriately challenge our students in educational settings.
• Eagerness to be a reflective practitioner.
• Interest in learning and experimenting with innovative teaching methods.
• Willingness to model school values of respect and responsibility by being organized, reliable and accessible.

How to Apply:
Applicants should send a resume, cover letter addressing the question below, and two professional references to Jessica MacLeod at jmacleod@newhampton.org.

New Hampton School strives to be a more diverse, equitable and inclusive community. In a one-page statement, please share your interest in joining our independent boarding school and community.