About GSB  

Gill St. Bernard's School was founded in 1900. Gill St. Bernard’s is 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 Lower School Homeroom Leave Replacement Teacher beginning mid-February 2026 until early June 2026. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching elementary aged children and eager to collaborate with colleagues. The successful candidate will teach Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies, in addition to overseeing the social and emotional needs of homeroom students.  They will be patient, encouraging, and flexible with students, and will model GSB’s core values of compassion, excellence, integrity, respect, and courage.

 Responsibilities

• Develop and implement classroom lessons that align with the Lower School Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies curriculums.
• Collaborate with other grade-level homeroom teachers and team members.
• Perform rotational Lower School duties such as lunch duty, recess duty, car line responsibilities, etc.
• Assess students’ progress, report grades, and write comments.
• Maintain ongoing parent communication.
• Actively participate in faculty professional development and observations, with support from Lower School administrators.
• Participate in faculty, divisional, and grade-team meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Division Director.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience with the Orton-Gillingham approach, Singapore Math and Responsive Classroom
• 3+ years of experience of teaching at the Lower School level
• Capacity for a high degree of collaboration with others
• Interest in the development of learners in this age group
• Experience instructing a diverse student population
• Demonstrated deep understanding of cultural competency and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work
• Enthusiasm for and effective use of technology in the classroom
• 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 LS Homeroom Leave Replacement.

  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.

Salary Range: $17,000 - $20,000  (Mid-February 2026 – Early June 2026) *Final salary is commensurate with experience, education level, relevant certifications or specialized training, any specific skill set required for the role.

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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