New York, New York
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Posted: 13-Jun-25
Location: Saddle River, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000 - $85,000
Salary Details:
Required Education:
Saddle River Day School is seeking a full-time History and Economics teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This position will teach Upper School classes and serve as an advisor to a small group of students.
Key responsibilities for this position are:
- Teach 5 sections of History and Economics courses, with potential classes including AP Microeconomics, AP Comparative Government, and Early World History for freshmen
- Serve as an advisor to a group of students
- Participate in the school community beyond the classroom (e.g. clubs, events, trips, committees, etc.)
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in History, Economics, or a related subject (advanced degree preferred)
- Have experience teaching History and/or Economics courses, preferable at the high school level (other relevant experience will be considered)
- Demonstrate a passion for history, current events, student success, and real-world learning
- Effectively be able to manage a classroom and maintain accurate records
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues to design and implement a student-centered curriculum
- Connect and work with families to ensure student success
- Foster a student-centered environment which encourages intellectual risk-taking and innovation
- Incorporate current educational trends and meaningful technology into classroom pedagogy
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary Range: $60,000 to $85,000 (final compensation will be determined based on experience and education)
- Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching; Life and Disability Insurance
Our mission includes developing caring, ethical contributors to society and our teachers strive to provide students with opportunities to explore material and apply learned skills. Our teachers play a key role in curriculum design and work collaboratively with one another both inside and outside of their department to prepare a course of instruction that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of each individual learner. We are seeking a team member who possesses a growth mindset who can form dynamic relationships with students as well as colleagues based on positivity and collegiality.
This position starts August 2025. If you would like to speak more about this position, please send a cover letter and resume to employment@saddleriverday.org.