Lawrenceville Summer Scholars In-Person Teacher
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
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
- Course/curriculum design (to be submitted prior to summer session)
- Lesson plan preparation (ongoing)
- End of program comments for Scholars
- Attendance for all classes and or activities every day
- Daily duties
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Eligible employees receive a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage, paid leave and retirement plan options and many other valuable programs.
