Lower School Associate Teacher Program

Location: Morristown, New Jersey | Type: Full Time | Start Date: Monday, August 24, 2026

About the Role

The Peck School, a coed, K-8, independent school in Morristown, NJ, seeks aspiring professionals to join the Lower School Associate Teacher Program. The Associate Teacher Program places novice teachers in the elementary classroom (K-4) alongside experienced teachers to participate in all aspects of instruction, planning, and daily school life. Associate Teachers receive broad support for personal and professional growth through regular meetings, extensive professional development opportunities, and immersive classroom experiences. In addition to gaining experience at the elementary level, Associate Teachers can broaden their expertise and skills by leading after-school activities and coaching middle school athletics (grades 5-8).

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive toolkit of instructional skills, including lesson planning, implementation, differentiation, assessment approaches, classroom management, parent communication, and collaboration. With guidance from a Homeroom Teacher, grow in abilities and confidence to plan and teach independently.
• Foster an environment that promotes a culture of curiosity, perseverance, and creativity among all students as an integral part of a grade-level team and classroom community.
• Oversee student safety and wellness during recess, before and after school, and lunch (each Associate Teacher receives their own duty schedule).
• Attend professional development opportunities provided by the school, such as Orton-Gillingham and Responsive Classroom training.
• Participate in all required meetings, including department, division, and grade-level meetings, scheduled collaboration times, professional development days, and beginning and end-of-year meetings.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree is required.
• A background in elementary education is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with children is required.

Skills

• Collaborative: Collaboration is at the core of this position, and a thirst for team-oriented work is essential. Strong written and verbal skills are critical to communicating student progress and abilities when working with a grade-level team or Homeroom Teacher.
• Intellectual Curiosity: An open mind and a desire to continue learning new practices, curricula, and educational approaches to further personal and professional growth.
• Industrious: A passionate individual committed to forward thinking and working hard with colleagues and students to foster a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Flexible Mindset: Working in a school environment requires a willingness to adapt and be flexible when working with children and colleagues.
• Cultural Awareness: Demonstrates the ability and desire to understand, appreciate, and interact with people from other cultures or belief systems.
• Technology Skills: Ability to navigate the Google Suite of applications (Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Slides, etc.). Comfortable using or learning technology as part of Peck’s systemic workflow (Zoom, Apple AirPlay, SeeSaw, Google Classroom, printers, copiers, etc.).

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Salary of $37,400, with opportunities to earn stipends for additional responsibilities.
• Robust support for professional development.
• Free on-campus housing available on a limited basis.

About The Peck School

The Peck School, a coeducational K-8 independent school in Morristown, New Jersey, inspires students to learn rigorously, grow in character, and lead healthy, productive, and principled lives. Since its founding in 1893, Peck has stood for excellence in education. The school seeks professionals who wish to join its vibrant community, share their content experience and knowledge, and collaborate with others to create a culture of belonging.