Lawrenceville Summer Scholars In-Person Teacher

Summary:

Successful applicants for this position will be experienced teachers committed to designing dynamic, engaging, hands-on, student-centered classes that go beyond textbooks. The Summer Scholars program is designed to mimic, in every way, boarding school life. The goal of the program is to have Scholars leave the program feeling "known." Many of the Scholars hope to come to Lawrenceville and therefore, all faculty should apply the Harkness Teaching method to their classes..

In addition to designing and implementing class curricula, teachers are responsible for ensuring Scholars' safety and medical well-being during class hours and lunch (teachers will receive training in regard to Scholars with life-threatening allergies).

Prior to the start date of the program, teachers will be required to attend one two to four-hour virtual orientation, date TBD, and be present in-person on move-in day (July 5, 2026) from 10:30 am to -4:00pm, actual time commitment may be less.

In advance of the program, teachers will be required to submit their 15-day class plans. During the program, in addition to their teaching responsibilities, teachers will be expected to attend faculty meetings should any arise, attend and supervise during lunch, and write end-of-session narrative comments for each student. A template for comment writing will be provided.

The time teachers spend in/on any/all meetings/training sessions, class preparation, grading, comment writing, meeting with Scholars, or communicating with the administrative team is included in the salary. NOTE: We are unable to accommodate any faculty who need to take time off for vacations, etc., during the dates of employment.

This is a fully in-person position, as the essential functions of the role require direct, on-campus engagement with students, faculty, and staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

CLASSROOM RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the hands-on curriculum utilizing the Harkness method while encouraging Scholars to think creatively, critically, and innovatively
• Use effective classroom management skills to lead activities and effectively create a fun environment where every student views themself as a vital and critical part of a team
• Empower Scholars to explore the world around them and solve real-life, practical issues

PLANNING

• Course/curriculum design (to be submitted prior to summer session)
• Lesson plan preparation (ongoing)

ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS

• End of program comments for Scholars
• Attendance for all classes and or activities every day
• Daily duties

Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
• Current or former teacher with at least 3-years teaching experience at the secondary level (grades 6 - 12)
• Experience facilitating collaborative, discussion-based classes (Harkness method preferred)
• Willingness to focus on the learning process as a crucial component of the class
• Ability to work effectively with a small, collaborative teaching and support staff
• Subject matter expertise
• Knowledge/ability to create a student-centered, project/problem-based learning environment
• Proven ability to connect with Scholars ages 11-15.
• Ability to implement the Harkness teaching method
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Work Characteristics and Physical Demands: The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift and push up to 35lbs.
• Must be capable of using visual display terminal with continuous wrist movement on a keyboard
• Ability to stand and walk around a three-story building for extended periods of time.
• Uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopies, filing cabinets and fax machines
• Able to climb stairs
• Required to talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
• This is a fully in-person role that requires on-campus presence for all student interactions.

The Lawrenceville School is a diverse and inclusive community and makes all employment decisions without regard for an individual's race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, sex, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability (including AIDS and HIV related illness), genetic information, refusal to provide genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic testing, ancestry, familial status, marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, atypical cellular or blood trait, military service, application for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Lawrenceville School will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.

The Lawrenceville School conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage, paid leave and retirement plan options and many other valuable programs.

Faculty may also apply to serve as a House leader during LVSS. House leaders must live in the House for the full duration of LVSS. To express an interest in serving as a House Leader and to obtain more information, please email Ryan Williams at (RWilliams@lawrenceville.org). The compensation for the House Leader role is $3,000.