Upper School Support (Gr. 5-8)

(Full-time, Upper School, Grades 5-8)
February 1 - June 12, 2026

references by email (USSupport@peckschool.org) to Chelsey Carr, Director of
Curriculum & Faculty Development.

• Reference the job title in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.
  

About the Position
The Peck School, a coed, K-8, independent school in Morristown, NJ, seeks an individual to
provide general full-time support to the Upper School. This position is an excellent
opportunity for a dynamic self-starter who enjoys working with middle school students to
gain experience as a teacher among an experienced and dedicated faculty.

Overview of Responsibilities Instructional Support: Facilitate 7th-grade Reading Zone/Study Hall (three

sections), 8th-grade Reading Zone/Study Hall (three sections, Semester 2 only), and
other areas as needed.

• Coverage Support: Serve as a substitute teacher, covering Upper School classes

and duties as needed (grades 5-8).

• Divisional Support: Work with the Upper School Division Office and Dean of

Students, supporting the organization and running of various tasks, events, and
initiatives.

• Duties: Perform duties as assigned. Duties include, but are not limited to,

overseeing student safety and wellness during recess, handling arrival and dismissal
duties, and supervising lunch. Peck’s family-style dining provides a point of
connection. Each faculty member receives their own duty schedule. Coaching and/or
facilitating an activity can be duty opportunities.

• Meetings & Professional Development: Participate in all required professional

development activities and meetings, including division meetings, scheduled
collaboration time, professional development days, and end-of-year meetings.

Competencies

• Classroom Management: Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment

where all students feel encouraged to participate and develop their skills, utilizing
effective classroom management strategies.

• Communication Skills: Use excellent oral and written communication skills to

maintain open communication channels with peers, administrators, faculty, and
students. Have the ability to work with students in a supportive and productive
manner.

• Collaboration Skills: A flexible mindset. Consistent, positive collaboration with a

team of talented faculty and supportive administrators. Excellent time management
skills and an understanding of how timeliness and responsibility affect the whole.

• Cultural Awareness: Demonstrate the ability and desire to understand, appreciate,

and interact with people from other cultures or belief systems. Dedication to
supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being.

Working at Peck
The Peck School strives to create a culture of belonging. We welcome the unique
contributions of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Peck provides a comprehensive
benefit plan to eligible employees, including group health, dental, and vision insurance
plans, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 403b retirement plan, paid time
off (sick, vacation, holidays), and professional development opportunities. For more
information on benefits, please refer to Peck's benefit summary. The salary for this position
is $24,500 (assuming a February 1 start date) and is commensurate with experience.

To learn more about The Peck School and working at Peck, please visit us online.