The Pingry School, a prestigious K-12 coeducational, independent day school with a rich history dating back to its founding by Dr. John F. Pingry in 1861, stands at the forefront of academic excellence in the United States. With campuses located in Basking Ridge, Pottersville, and Short Hills, New Jersey, Pingry is celebrated for its academic programs, a student-written Honor Code that underpins our community values, and a comprehensive commitment to arts, athletics, community, and civic engagement. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong passion for learning, personal development, and social responsibility, preparing them to be global citizens and luminaries of the 21st century. Rooted in relationships and guided by our foundational philosophy, Pingry is a vibrant community of more than 1,100 students hailing from over 90 towns across New Jersey and New York. At Pingry, we are united by a love of learning and a commitment to preparing students to navigate the complexities of the 21st century with confidence and integrity. For more information, we invite you to visit our website at pingry.org or connect with The Pingry School on Facebook, X, and Instagram to discover why we love school.

About Pingry

Position Summary

The Pingry School is seeking experienced, caring educators to serve as per-diem Middle School Substitute Teachers at our Basking Ridge Campus during the 2026-2027 school year. Substitute Teachers provide classroom coverage for Grades 6 through 8 on an as-needed basis.

This is an active teaching role. Middle School Substitute Teachers implement lesson plans across a range of subject areas, lead classroom activities, maintain a positive and structured learning environment, and support students’ academic, social, and emotional needs. They also participate fully in the life of the Middle School by covering Community Time, advisory, lunch, flex periods, transitions, and other assigned responsibilities.

You will excel in this role if you enjoy working with early adolescents, have strong teaching and classroom management skills, and can quickly establish clear expectations and positive relationships. Successful substitutes are flexible, dependable, and prepared to engage students in learning rather than simply monitor the classroom.

This is an on-call, per-diem position. Substitute Teachers must be available to work the full school day from 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. when accepting an assignment.

Responsibilities

Implement lesson plans and instructional activities provided by the classroom teacher.
Lead students through classwork, provide directions, check for understanding, and keep students actively engaged.
Establish clear expectations and maintain a positive, orderly, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
Support students during Community Time, advisory, lunch, flex periods, transitions, and other assigned parts of the school day.