Employment

Dwight-Englewood School, the largest independent school in Bergen County, NJ, and a growing, vibrant, and diverse learning community in the New York City metro area, is seeking to fill a Middle School French/Latin teaching position. The teacher will work closely with teachers of other disciplines to provide age-appropriate instruction in the foundational aspects of theater arts: performance, character building, improv, and critical thinking. We seek an energetic, curious teacher who wants to inspire students to learn more about themselves and the world around them.

Essential Responsibilities:
● Actively support the Mission of the School and put that vision into daily practice.
● Teach five sections of class (split between French and Latin) which meet for three fifty-minute periods per week, divided between seventh and eighth grade classes.
● Meet weekly with the grade level team to discuss students and to coordinate instruction and curriculum.
● Attend weekly departmental and/or divisional meetings after school.
● Serve as an advisor to a small group (usually around ten) of Middle School students
● Participate in overnight field trips and day trips as a chaperone.
● Provide extra help during TAG periods, before school, or other times as needed
● Perform other duties as assigned, such as lunch supervision, etc.

Desired Qualities:
The ideal candidate will offer most or all of the following qualities as well as the qualifications that follow:
● A true love of working with middle school students.
● A personality that is approachable, encouraging, and positive.
● Experience with cross-curricular instruction, project-based learning, and process-based feedback.
● Clear, consistent, and dynamic communication with students, colleagues, and parents.
● Experience leading advisory programs and/or other student-centered programs.
● A growth mindset.

Position Requirements:
● A Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred), with a strong emphasis on degrees in related fields.
● At least three years of teaching experience, with a strong background in Middle School instruction.
● Personal and professional alignment to the school’s mission, vision, and values.
● Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and anti-bias education in all aspects of the work with Middle School students, families, and colleagues.
● Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills, in both English and the target language..
● Leadership of after-school activities (in athletics, the arts, or other programs).

Terms of Employment:
● This is a 10-month teaching position.
● Teachers commit to eight-hour workdays as well as attendance at faculty meetings and other school-wide meetings and events.
● Professional days are considered workdays and participation in planned activities is mandatory.

Dwight-Englewood School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or military veteran status. The diversity of our student body supports our commitment to employ a diverse faculty and staff. Educators from all backgrounds who bring knowledge and expertise in equity, diversity and multicultural education are especially encouraged to apply.

 

 

The Middle School Nurse is responsible for providing basic health services for students in grades 4th through 7th  during the academic year. The nurse is responsible for maintaining all student health documentation. The Middle School nurse works closely with the Lower School and Upper School nurse to provide full health care support for all members of the school community.  The Middle School nurse is expected to be on campus from August 19, 2020 through June 18, 2021.  

 

 

 

Dwight-Englewood School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or military veteran status. The diversity of our student body supports our commitment to employ a diverse faculty and staff. Educators from all backgrounds who bring knowledge and expertise in equity, diversity and multicultural education are especially encouraged to apply.

 

Qualified candidates should send cover letter and resume to:  employment@d-e.org

 

 

 

This is a full time teaching position for a passionate educator with a strong background in physical education, health and fitness/wellness programs at both the middle and upper school levels. The position also includes two seasons of coaching in the athletic department, which may require the candidate begin in mid-August, 2020.  The department philosophy encompasses the common goal for teaching students to live healthy and active lifestyles within a positive and diverse learning environment. Individuals who apply should be extremely responsible and highly motivated to teach and to make interdisciplinary connections across the various divisions of the school.  In addition to teaching, our faculty members are involved in a variety of activities critical to the education of students at Dwight-Englewood School.  

 

In addition to teaching a full load of classes, the position includes:

Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have excellent oral, written and electronic communication skills; demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse educational environment, and have strong interpersonal skills, warmth, humor and energy.  B.S. in health and physical education or its equivalent is required. Experience in developing or working in a wellness environment is advantageous as well as candidates who enjoy working with young adolescents. Candidates having certifications in the areas of health education, Yoga and Meditation, Strength and Conditioning, spinning and, in the playing or coaching of multiple sports will be given extra consideration, especially those who have experience in the areas of diversity and cultural competency work.

 

General Information
An independent school with selective admissions standards, Dwight-Englewood seeks motivated students and faculty with the ability to be successful in a demanding academic environment. For more information go to this web site: www.d-e.org

 

Independent coeducational day school
on a 41-acre campus in northern New Jersey suburb seeks:

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

Lower School (Pre-K – 5th Grade)
Middle & Upper Schools

If you are interested in applying, kindly send your resume to

employment@d-e.org


Dwight Englewood School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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