Description
The Hun School of Princeton seeks dynamic and creative Upper School Substitute Teachers who have immediate availability to provide emergency support covering a classroom creating an encouraging learning environment for students while their regular teacher is absent, effectively managing and instructing the class.
Responsibilities:
- Follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students;
- Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment;
- Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree;
- Some teaching experience is preferred, but other relevant experience will certainly be considered;
- Flexible availability;
- A love for working with young people;
- A commitment to a diverse and inclusive community;
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, faculty, and staff;
- Personal qualities including resilience, approachability, and kindness;
- Excellent technology skills.
About The Hun School of Princeton:
The Hun School of Princeton is an all-gendered, private day and boarding school in Princeton, New Jersey, serving 700 students in its Middle School, Upper School, and Postgraduate Program. Located on a 50-acre campus between Philadelphia (45 miles) and New York City (50 miles), our school offers a student-centered, hands-on learning environment that prepares students for a diverse, global world. Our community includes students from 21 countries and 19 states, supported by strong student-faculty relationships and a commitment to individual mentorship.
Princeton is a vibrant, academically rich community, home to Princeton University, The Institute for Advanced Study, and a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities. From award-winning museums to destination restaurants, Princeton offers an exceptional quality of life in a friendly, multicultural setting.
Our Mission:
The Hun School of Princeton empowers each student to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world, by nurturing resilient character, providing individual mentorship, and inspiring vigorous and joyful learning.
Our Community:
In our mission of educating global citizens with resilient character, we actively seek candidates who can bring a diversity of experiences and perspectives to our community. The Hun School of Princeton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristics or activity protected by law.
Daily sub rate: $125/day
The Hun School of Princeton is an E-Verify employer. Information regarding E-Verify can be found here: E-Verify.gov.
To apply: The Hun School of Princeton Employment Application
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Flexible availability
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, faculty, and staff
- Excellent technology skills
- Commitment to a diverse and inclusive community
- Love for working with young people
- Resilience, approachability, and kindness
- Teaching experience
What We Do
The Hun School of Princeton is a private, coeducational day and boarding school in Princeton, New Jersey, serving students from grade 6 through post-graduate levels. The school's mission is to empower each student to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world by nurturing resilient character, providing individual mentorship, and inspiring vigorous and joyful learning, fostering a balanced equation between challenging academics and personal endeavors.
