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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 sessions, faculty and departmental meetings, service-learning days, professional development activities, weekend events, Project Week, and periodic community events, as well as all-school functions including, but not limited to, required meals, community meetings, and commencement ceremonies.

• Teach four French classes (Levels I – Advanced).

• 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.

• Perform one other duty as assigned by the Head of School.

• Be familiar with school policies, rules, and regulations, and comply with the School’s health and safety policies.

• Be flexible with changes to job responsibilities that could be due to health and safety protocols, and student enrollment.

• Work a six-day schedule, including Saturdays during the academic year.

• Participate in required professional development opportunities.

• Participate in committee service, vacation preparations, and student transportation.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree and expertise in subject area.

• A passion for 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.

• A willingness to model school values of respect and responsibility by being organized, reliable and accessible.