Upper School English Teacher

 About GSB

Gill St. Bernard's School was founded in 1900. We are a diverse community rooted in the values of courage, integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence.  We believe that education takes place not only in our classrooms, but on the stage, in the studios, on the fields, and wherever faculty, staff, and students interact. We believe in lifelong learning, and we support the development of individual and collective talents.  Our PS-12 school is situated on a 208-acre campus, with collegiate-like facilities conveniently located just north of Interstate 287 and Route 206 in Gladstone, NJ. We are easily accessible from Morristown, Summit, and Bridgewater.

 Position Summary
Gill St. Bernard’s School is searching for a dynamic and experienced full time Upper School English teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.  The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching, experienced with curriculum development, committed to student-centered pedagogy, and eager to collaborate with colleagues.  The successful candidate will be patient, encouraging, and flexible with students, and will model GSB’s core values of compassion, excellence, integrity, respect, and courage. The Upper School English department seeks candidates who have the desire to effectively design and lead short-form experiential courses. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated teaching excellence in regional World Literature courses, as well as those who have experience teaching AP/IB courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach five (5) sections of English. Classes meet five out of every seven days.  Courses will be planned and taught in collaboration with 1-2 other teachers.
• Provide academic support for students outside of class time as needed (during meeting time, before or after school).
• Collaborate with members of the Upper School English department to align lesson plans and curriculum.
• Submit grades quarterly and academic narrative comments three times a year.
• After the first year, serve as an advisor to 10-12 students (provide academic and emotional support, communicate regularly with parents/guardians, host in-person conferences twice a year).
• Engage in the co-curricular life of the school by overseeing a student club/service-related organization, based on needs of the student life program. Athletic coaches receive additional stipends.
• After the first year, develop an experiential Spring Unit course with colleagues.
• Participate in divisional, departmental, committee, and grade-team meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Division Director.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience teaching at the Upper School level
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the secondary level
• Experience instructing a diverse student population
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural competency and full commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work
• Willingness to broaden facility with classroom technology
• Enthusiasm for ongoing professional growth and membership in a community of learners
• Ability to work with students in-person or virtually, as determined by the School

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to careers@gsbschool.org, with the subject line US English Teacher.

 GSB Diversity Statement

Gill St. Bernard’s School affirms that a diverse community of students, faculty, administration, staff, trustees, and alumni is essential to who we are as a school. We respect and value diversity, which includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, family structure, age, physical ability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic background, as the basis for fostering a strong sense of self, community, and global understanding.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gill St. Bernard’s School prohibits discrimination against and harassment of any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. All personnel who are responsible for hiring and promoting employees and for the development and implementation of the school’s programs or activities are charged to support this effort and to respond promptly and appropriately to any concerns that are brought to their attention.

About Gill St. Bernard's School

Gill St. Bernard’s School (GSB) is one of only a handful of New Jersey independent schools to offer preschool through grade 12 on a single campus. Founded in 1900, and home to approximately 600 students, the school is situated on a 208-acre campus with collegiate-like facilities including more than 20 buildings, a performing arts center, a turf field, tennis courts, a working farm, and a two-acre garden and orchard. The campus is conveniently located just north of I-287 and Route 206 in Gladstone, NJ. It is easily accessible from Morristown, Summit, and Bridgewater. The school is a diverse community rooted in the values of courage, integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence, committed to the belief that education takes place not only in the classroom, but on the stage, in the studios, on the fields, and wherever faculty, staff, and students interact. The school firmly believes in lifelong learning and supports the development of individual and collective talents. GSB is committed to recruiting, retaining, and supporting an exceptional faculty and staff of dynamic educators seeking to foster a love of learning, bring out the best in all students, and be guided by the school’s mission with an understanding that a sense of balance permeates all that the school does.

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