Franklin is a visionary high school - a place where students have the freedom to chart their own course, as they lean on our long history of educational excellence.

With a unique approach, Franklin engages students actively in their own learning through a flexible, cutting-edge curriculum designed to educate innovators and socially responsible global leaders. 

Grounded in an applied-learning philosophy, Franklin was created for today’s learners: technologically adept, focused on the future, and eager to make a difference in the world. Our School was founded by the same family of expert educators who created the global network of Dwight Schools, which began in Manhattan in 1872.

When community, collaboration, and flexibility underpin a learning environment, students shine. In bringing these together, we’ve created a school where students can carve their own paths with choices in both what and how they learn, and empower them to have agency over their own future.

With a foundation in applied learning — otherwise known as “learning by doing,” whereby students learn through direct, hands-on application of skills and theories — Franklin cultivates a dynamic, diverse educational community, rooted in collaboration and flexibility and emphasizes student-centered instruction that inspires and engages students and teachers.

At Franklin, we strive to ensure that our environment is welcoming — a place in which everyone can thrive — and an organization we are proud of. We recognize that this takes trusting relationships and ensuring that all individuals feel valued regardless of their backgrounds.

At Franklin, we consistently strive to advance the equity, diversity and belonging of our community in all domains, including the curriculum, admissions, environment, and hiring. Our goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities, with policies in place to maintain a work environment free from discrimination. 

____________________________________________________________________________________

 Lead Humanities Teacher - Full Time

Franklin School – Jersey City, NJ

Position Overview

Franklin School, an innovative coeducational high school in Jersey City, NJ, is currently seeking a self-directed, experienced, and energetic High School Humanities Teacher to begin in August 2024 for the 24-25 academic school year.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high quality, student-centered learning experiences that are engaging and differentiated to meet the needs of the students
• Collaborate with colleagues to standardize assessments and curriculum.
• Provide detailed feedback to students about their academic performance, along with strategies for improvement when necessary
• Adhere to the curricular requirements concerning source content and assessment 
• Display a commitment to diversity and creating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Franklin
• Franklin faculty members are expected to share their expertise and passions related to both academic and non-academic areas, to enrich the school community through contributions to the skills, micro-courses, and electives programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in history; Master’s degree in Education preferred
• At least two years of teaching experience 
• Experience in AP coursework a plus
• A record of success teaching to a range of learners
• Experience with inquiry-based learning in Social Studies (preferably History)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively integrate technology into class lessons
• Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Compensation:

• $60,000-$120,000/year
• Commensurate with experience and education

We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please let us know.

Franklin School’s goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities. It is also the policy of Franklin School to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status, or other status protected by federal or state law, with regards to any term or condition of employment.