Part-Time Economics Teacher

Position Summary

Newark Academy is seeking a part-time IB Economics teacher. The ideal candidate will have experience with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Economics curriculum and expectations and a passion for working with upper school students.  Ideal candidates will be interested in embracing the wider school community through their involvement in clubs, activities and/or athletics. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience teaching economics in upper school or higher education settings. Professionals in related fields or with non-traditional paths to education are encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree is preferred
• Experience working with and supporting a diverse community of students, parents and colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience working in independent schools is preferred but not required
• Experience with International Baccalaureate (IB) is preferred. We would also consider a strong candidate without this experience and provide professional development for IB.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and deliver meaningful lessons to students
• Collaborate with colleagues, particularly in areas of designing and refining curriculum.
• Meet school guidelines regarding grading, recordkeeping and use of the learning management system to post class information.
• Participate in school-wide activities such as workshops, special events and professional meetings.

About Newark Academy
Located 35 miles from Manhattan in the town of Livingston, New Jersey, Newark Academy provides students in grades 6-12 with the knowledge and skills to become meaningful contributors to their communities and the wider world. Newark Academy cultivates a diverse school community and is committed to fostering and maintaining a caring and inclusive environment that thrives on intellectual, social-emotional and relational interactions. Its faculty is highly regarded in the New Jersey independent school community for its especially effective combination of teaching that embraces rigor and compassion.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Newark Academy seeks and celebrates diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. In admission and employment practices, scholarship aid and educational programs, Newark Academy upholds applicable state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination.

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