History Teacher

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 content area classes.
• 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. Preference given to those who can coach ice hockey.
• 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.