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:

The long-term leave replacement in 7^th and 8^th Grade Science teaches 4 sections.  This position reports to the Middle School Director.  The length of leave is estimated to be late August through late November. 

Classes meet five out of every seven days.  The individual has a passion for working with Middle School learners, is skilled at meeting the needs of different learning styles and has a willingness to collaborate across and between divisions.  The position includes working with an Advisory group and has other Middle School duties such as lunch, recess, and conference time.  The teacher is patient, encouraging, and will model GSB’s core values of compassion, excellence, integrity, respect, and courage.  The individual has a love for the outdoors and is enthusiastic about embracing and utilizing the School’s diverse property.

Grade 7 Science – The Grade 7 science theme, “Organization in the World,” is an exploration of the ways in which organizational structure provides function to life, the distribution of natural resources among Earth’s living organisms, and how the human population may disrupt such organizational systems. 

Grade 8 Science – The Grade 8 science theme, “The World at Different Scales,” studies how atomic and molecular interactions build all chemicals and objects surrounding us, the ways in which forces big and tiny affect the hydrosphere and atmosphere, and how Earth, the Sun, and other celestial bodies comprise the universe.

Responsibilities:

• Teach four (4) sections.
• Commitment to helping students outside of class time as needed (during meeting time, before or after school).
• Collaborate with members of the Middle School Science department to align lesson plans and curriculum.
• Submit grades and academic narrative comments.
• Participate in divisional, departmental, and grade-team meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Middle School Director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics, science education, or a related related field
• Excellence in teaching at the Middle School level.
• Skilled at meeting the needs of different learning styles.
• Willingness to collaborate across and between divisions.
• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, and walking.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.
• Must be able to work in noisy environments.

Compensation range:  $55,000 - $80,000 *Prorated for the length of coverage. 

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to careers@gsbschool.org, with the subject line Middle School Science 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.

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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