History Teaching Fellow: Boarding School Residency

The Lawrenceville School; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lawrenceville School in central New Jersey invites applications for the Independent School Teaching Residency (ISTR), a two-year teaching fellowship conducted with the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (PennGSE), starting in June 2027. Fellows teach their own history classes and participate in co-curricular and residential duties.

Fellows join their departments, receive mentorship, and pursue a PennGSE Master of Education after completing the program; housing, meals,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working with young people is required.
• Experience in co-curricular school life is preferred.
• Comfort in a fast-paced academic environment is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Good time management and organizational skills are essential.
• Growth mindset and collaborative spirit sought.

Responsibilities

• Teach own history classes from the start (two-year program).
• Fulfill co-curricular duties (athletics, arts, publications).
• Participate in residential duties and live on campus.
• Serve as academic advisor in year two to a group of students.
• Live with a cohort and engage in residential life activities.
• Co‑lead or lead one additional term of co‑curricular activity.

Skills

Experience with young people

Co-curricular experience

Fast-paced environment

Time management

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Lawrenceville School in central New Jersey invites applications for the Independent School Teaching Residency (ISTR), a two-year teaching fellowship conducted with the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (PennGSE), starting in June 2027. Fellows teach their own history classes and participate in co-curricular and residential duties.

Fellows join their departments, receive mentorship, and pursue a PennGSE Master of Education after completing the program; housing, meals,