Job Summary:

A full-time faculty member at New Hampton School participates in all facets of boarding school life. Believing teachable moments occur in a variety of venues, the school asks each faculty member to work in the classroom, in the co-curricular arena, as an advisor, and in the residential life program. Additionally, faculty members are expected to be role models to the adolescent community.

 Job Status:

A faculty member at New Hampton School works throughout the academic year, as well as when their job duties require them to work. A faculty member engages with students through the academic, school life, and co-curricular programs. The full-time faculty position is a salaried position and includes applicable benefits in accordance with School policy.

 Responsibilities Included (but are not limited to):

• Support the school’s mission, vision and values.
• Attend orientation, faculty and departmental meetings, service-learning days, professional development days, weekend activities, and periodic community events. 
• Perform one other duty as assigned by the Head of School. 
• Attend all-school functions (required meals, community meetings, graduation, etc)
• Be familiar with school policies, rules and regulations. 
• Teach four content area classes or tutor during five class periods. 
• Advise students following the protocols defined in the “Advising Handbook.”
• Perform residential life duties as a member of a four-person team.
• Provide co-curricular responsibilities during a minimum of two of three seasons.
• Work a six-day schedule, including Saturdays during the academic year.

 Required Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree
• Expertise in subject area
• Technology skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Successfully complete a criminal and motor vehicle background check

Characteristics of a New Hampton School Faculty Member

Teachers at New Hampton School are expected to create a “Professional Educational Environment”. Their professional practice should be palpable through the faculty member’s:

• Enthusiasm for teaching and developing global-minded students.
• Empathy for adolescence.
• Ability to appropriately challenge.
• Eagerness to be a reflective practitioner.
• Willingness to model school values of respect and responsibility by being organized, reliable and accessible.