Elementary; Grades 4 & 5 Teacher

Elementary (Grades 4 &
5) Teacher Position

The Winston School of Short Hills in Short Hills, New Jersey is seeking a dynamic, creative, and motivated Elementary School Teacher (Grades 4 and
5) for a start on August 27, 2026.

The Winston School of Short Hills is a coed, 1st-8th grade, independent school serving children with language-based learning differences. Our students have the potential to meet with academic success but have been largely unsuccessful due to such challenges as dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, low processing speed, central auditory processing disorder, and poor organizational and executive functioning skills. Our reading programs are Orton-Gillingham-based, and we believe in a multi-modality approach to teaching in every discipline and grade level.

Most of our students move on to mainstream public, independent, boarding, and parochial schools. Winston is fully accredited through the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the NAIS.

• Have an elementary teaching certification or be in process thereof.
• Have demonstrated experience in Orton-Gillingham methods.
• Demonstrate a passion for reading, writing, and math.
• Be comfortable teaching groups of various sizes.
• Differentiate instruction within a small group.
• Be student-centered and compassionate.
• Be a flexible team player.

The ideal Winston teacher has a passion for teaching, their chosen subject area(s), and working with children who struggle to learn. They are patient, observant, compassionate, and team players willing to work with their peers to determine and to provide the best educational and instructional experience for each student. They are eager to improve their craft through ongoing professional development and willing to bring new ideas and programs to Winston.

Winston teachers often share their expertise, hobbies, and outside interests with students through the Winston Center for Learning, our after-school program.

Applicants are invited to learn more about The Winston School of Short Hills by visiting the school’s website at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Josephine Diemond, Head of School at: jdiemond.

The salary range for this position is $50,000-$70,000 depending upon experience level. This position comes with health, dental, and retirement benefits.