Career Center

Lower School Associate Teacher

Chapin School, Princeton NJ

About Chapin School
Chapin is a 210-student age-three through eighth grade, co-educational school in Princeton, New Jersey. With over 90 years since its founding, the school has an excellent academic reputation and outstanding secondary school placement record.

Chapin School’s Mission
Chapin is dedicated to the belief that lifelong habits of the mind and heart are formed in the elementary and middle school years. Chapin provides a richly textured education that inspires academic achievement and builds strength of character. Within a diverse, caring, and supportive community, we prepare our students to meet the future with skill, confidence, determination, and generosity of spirit.

The Position
Chapin School seeks an Associate Teacher to work with homeroom teachers in second and third grade to help support small group instruction in language arts and math. This position will also require other school and classroom support including help in science and social studies and school duties. This position will work closely with the homeroom teacher and report to the Assistant Head of School. The position is an excellent opportunity for a new teacher to garner classroom experience.

Responsibilities

• With the help of the homeroom teacher, implement lesson plans in support of small group instruction for both language arts and math classes. 
• Support social studies and science instruction under the guidance of the homeroom teacher.
• Fulfill lunch, recess, and dismissal duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Knowledge of best practices in 21st century instruction.
• Forward thinking and creative teacher.  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.  
• Comfort with technology integration.
• Commitment to collaborative and innovative teaching styles.   
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Interest in working in independent schools.

Application Process

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position.
• Resume.
• Statement of Educational Philosophy.
• List of five professional references.

Send electronically in one email and separate pdf documents to:

Karen Hepburn

Assistant to the Head of School

khepburn@chapinschool.org

Chapin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks a diverse and broad spectrum of qualified candidates.

About Chapin School Princeton

The Chapin School of Princeton New Jersey, a co-ed three-year-old through eighth grade school dedicated to the belief that lifelong habits of the mind and heart are formed in the elementary and middle school years. Chapin provides a richly textured education that inspires academic achievement and builds strength of character. Highlighting the five virtues of good character; Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Kindness, and Perseverance; these values are interwoven into the whole community at Chapin making it a warm and supportive community for all.

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