The Frederick Gunn School, founded in 1850, is a co-ed boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 as well as a post-graduate year. Mr. Gunn had a deep appreciation for the natural world, believing that in nature students understand themselves as humans and their place in the world. He took a principled stand against slavery and spurred students (and the town at large) to examine their beliefs. In addition to the habits and skills students will need in college and life beyond, we teach them to follow Mr. Gunn’s example: to cultivate wisdom, to be trailblazers, to act with conviction, and to value character as highly as intellect and achievement.
Our continuous focus on moral character development intentionally engages all members of our school in the work of creating an inclusive and equitable living and learning ecosystem. Community and citizenship are at the heart of our aspiration to both social justice and academic excellence, with individual diversity integral to the strength of that community. When we embrace difference and pursue school life with respect, equity, and compassion, we build a foundation for engaged citizens.
In keeping with the tenets of our founder Frederick Gunn, who was himself a prominent abolitionist and progressive educator, The Frederick Gunn School seeks to provide a pluralistic learning environment for all inclusive of (but not limited to): culture, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, learning differences, physical difference, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic differences.
We invite applicants who resonate with our mission and who will foster an environment of cultural and intellectual richness and an active participant in advancing equity and inclusion.
Summary Of Responsibilities
We are seeking a qualified and dynamic full-time Humanities Teachers to join our educational community for the 2024-2025 school year. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching up to four sections, primarily within our English department, but also within our History or Citizenship and Just Democracy disciplines. In addition to classroom responsibilities, this person will also be required to participate in two co-curricular seasons, advise as well as fulfill one night of house duty per week.
Specific Responsibilities
Academic Instruction: Conduct engaging and informative lessons for each class being taught, following the established curriculum and adapting teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Prepares course materials such as syllabi, quizzes, tests, writing assignments, rubrics, etc.
Uses The Frederick Gunn School's learning management system (HighlanderNation) to post relevant course materials, including syllabi, and to maintain class gradebooks.
Provides guidance to students, including extra help and review sessions, to promote their educational development and personal growth.
Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides written reports as required.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Uses different pedagogical approaches that address a variety of learning styles.
House Duty: Supervise and support students during house duty each week, contributing to a positive and secure living environment for students.
Co-curricular Contributions: Contribute to the school community by participating in co-curricular activities such as coaching a sport or contributing to our Arts initiatives.
Advising Responsibilities: Be available to provide guidance and support to students as needed, building positive and meaningful relationships to enhance the overall student experience.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Education, Humanities, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in teaching in the History or English disciplines is preferred.
Ability to effectively engage and motivate students of diverse backgrounds.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and any relevant materials that speak to their strength in candidacy to hr@frederickgunn.org. The deadline for application submissions is April 12, 2024 .
The Frederick Gunn School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Except in cases of a bona fide occupational qualification or need, or except as otherwise permitted or required by law, The Frederick Gunn School does not discriminate against applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, intellectual disability, learning disability or physical disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, victims of domestic violence or any other protected class status under applicable law with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, discharge from employment or other terms and conditions of employment. Position announcements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the job title and the education and skills required. Descriptions are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that are required or may be required in the future.
BACKGROUND SCREENING: The Frederick Gunn School conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer, which includes using a third-party administrator to conduct the checks.
Core Values
Integrated Humans
Thriving people learn to integrate the intellectual, the physical, the spiritual, and the emotional through an examination of the place of each, discernment about their relative role, and a commitment to balance and flourishing.
Hopeful Faculty
We prize faculty who believe resiliently, optimistically and with good humor in the students’ and faculty’s collective ability to grow and learn; know their discipline and practice, and understand character development. A faculty oriented around these principles will earn the confidence of students and create a place of purpose and fun where faculty and students want to be.
Learning Ecosystem
Thriving communities recognize the interdependent nature of their parts. Therefore, The Frederick Gunn School is a school that champions the interdisciplinary and inter-experiential nature of life and learning - one that incorporates the outdoors, athletics, and arts, as well as academics, into everyday life.
Moral Character Development
We are a school that nurtures Mr. Gunn’s belief in character as the driving force in a life well-lived, and that character emerges through the intentional pursuit—in knowledge and practice—of what is good, right, true, sustainable, and beautiful.
Engaged Citizens
The Frederick Gunn School is a school that, despite growing cultural apathy,
cynicism, consumerism and distraction, produces people who care deeply - who become wise, engaged, active citizens.