Sophomore Seminar Teacher

Position Summary

A Sophomore Seminar Teacher for the 2026‑2027 school year at The Pingry School, responsible for teaching four sections each semester of the interdisciplinary "Sophomore Seminar" course, collaborating with a teaching team, and engaging students in practical life skills and ethical frameworks.

• Embraces teamwork—works closely with Seminar faculty to deliver a high‑quality experience.
• Master of variety—comfortably teaches Personal Finance, Digital Literacy, and Ethical Philosophy.
• Practical facilitator—prioritizes real‑world application of budgeting, AI literacy, and related skills.
• Relational mentor—coaches students through research and capstone projects.

• Instruction: teach four sections each semester following the established pacing guide and learning objectives.
• Subjects:
  • Financial Literacy: budgeting, debt management, taxes, investing.
  • Ethics & Digital Citizenship: utilitarianism, deontology applied to real‑world dilemmas.
  • AI & Information Literacy: evaluating digital sources, generative AI, bias recognition.
  • Data & Computational Thinking: internet architecture, cybersecurity, algorithmic logic.
  • Research & Capstone Mentorship: interdisciplinary research methods and guidance on semester‑long projects.
• Advising: serve as an advisor to a group of students, supporting academic, social, and emotional development.
• Community contribution: fulfill the "plus one" requirement, such as coaching, club leadership, or community service.
• Spring intensive: collaborate cross‑departmentally on the development and execution of a dedicated Spring Intensive course.

• Educational background:
  Bachelor’s degree in Education, Finance, Philosophy, Technology, or Interdisciplinary Studies (advanced degree preferred).
• Intellectual versatility: pivot between teaching personal finance, ethical theory, and digital literacy with enthusiasm.
• Inclusive excellence: commitment to cultivating belonging and designing inclusive classrooms.
• Community mindset: collaborate with the Seminar team and broader faculty.
• Tech literacy: proficiency in Google Suite and interest in ethical use of generative AI.
• Adaptability: work within a new program and provide constructive feedback to refine the course.

Salary range: $60,000 – $110,000; final compensation determined by experience and education.

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage; retirement plans with employer matching; life and disability insurance; tuition remission for employees’ children; and wellness and professional development resources.

The Pingry School aspires to be an anti‑racist community and is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Pingry is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.