Careers at Trinity-Pawling

Join the Trinity-Pawling community! Trinity-Pawling School is a leading independent boys boarding school with a close knit community of 100 employees and 300 students. We are committed to the School’s mission to educate and instill a value system that prepares young men to be contributing members of society amidst the challenges of an ever-changing world. Our work environment is one that values character traits such as perseverance, effort, zest, resiliency, global-awareness, will power, and learned optimism. The holistic, student-centered nature of the Trinity-Pawling community is committed to prepare students for the 21st century and lifelong learning — we invite you to join us!

Open Faculty Positions

Chinese / Mandarin Teacher

For the 2021-2022 school year, Trinity-Pawling is seeking a Chinese/Mandarin Teacher who is familiar with a curriculum that emphasizes meaningful communication, practicing the language in context, and developing cultural awareness and linguistic competencies. This individual will also serve as an advisor, dorm parent, and coach (2-3 seasons).

Essential Duties

Engage students by implementing meaningful project-based and experiential learning activities and designing projects/classroom activities using 21st-century learning objectives (critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, reflective learning, and cross-disciplinary thinking)
Deliver instruction where students are asked to remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create. This includes small group work, meaningful homework, and a tiered level of choices in assignments.
Create a culture that allows for many different types of learning by giving the students skills to think critically and providing a tiered level of assignments.
Manage students’ behavior by having systems in place that allow students to grow their best selves both academically and behaviorally; collaborate with administrators/parents on holding students accountable.
Measure students’ progress by using a variety of valid assessment models, designing assessments to match curriculum objectives, and using Bloom’s taxonomy, as well as rubrics.
Advise students to meet academic objectives and age-appropriate life skills (interpersonal, conflict resolution, and time management) by meeting one-on-one on a regular basis; prove and obtain updates from other faculty and share information with parents.
Coach athletic teams by planning and attending all practices, teach students athletic strategies and techniques, and ensure there is sportsmanship throughout the season.
Build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by providing regular updates to parents and faculty, having meaningful conversations, providing feedback, and being accountable.
Support the School’s mission by actively participating in the student’s learning inside and outside the classroom, displaying a positive attitude, and engaging in the spiritual life of the School.
Develop personal mastery by participating in professional development, networking to incorporate best practices, and reading professional publications.
Connect with students by fully participating in campus life and engaging in extracurricular activities.
Promote the interest of students by being a good role model, establishing and reinforcing clear boundaries and guidelines, encouraging students’ autonomy and independence, and acting in a transparent manner.
Follow procedures by adhering to the School’s policies, creating and inputting student-specific comments/grades/attendance into the database, and communicating in an efficient & professional manner.
Perform other duties as may be required.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree, native or near-native proficiency in spoken and written Chinese, a strong background in Asian cultures and literature, proficiency with Chinese language pedagogy, an ability to teach Chinese from the beginning level through Advanced Placement, and have 2+ years of teaching experience.

In addition, the qualified candidate is able to:

motivate students with a sense of humor, flexibility, high energy, and collegiality;
coach athletics and/or lead an extracurricular activity (prior experience preferred);
communicate clearly, effectively and compassionately (orally and in writing) with students, parents, and colleagues;
motivate teenagers: (the over and underachiever, the super-focused and the unfocused, the gifted and the learning disabled);
deal effectively with ambiguity and change;
build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues;
give and receive constructive feedback;
demonstrate a clear interest in being part of a community that is committed to diversity and inclusion;
establish and reinforce clear boundaries while being a positive role model for students;
meet the physical demands, which may include traveling on uneven terrain, climbing/descending stairs, standing for long periods of time, and carrying up to 50 pounds.

How to Apply

To apply for this faculty position, please send a resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to Laurie DelBalzo, Director of Human Resources at ldelbalzo@trinitypawling.org. Candidates who can contribute to our School’s diversity through their teaching, scholarship, and/or service to the institution are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background check.

Computer Science Teacher / Academic Technology Coordinator

For the 2021-2022 school year, Trinity-Pawling is seeking a Computer Science Teacher who can teach a wide range of courses (from introductory level to Advanced Placement courses), and also serve as an Academic Technology Coordinator. This individual will also serve as an advisor, coach, and dorm parent.

Essential Duties

Engage students by implementing meaningful project-based and experiential learning activities and designing projects/classroom activities using 21st-century learning objectives (critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, reflective learning, and cross-disciplinary thinking).
Deliver instruction where students are asked to remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create. This includes small group work, meaningful homework, and a tiered level of choices in assignments.
Create a culture that allows for many different types of learning by giving the students skills to think critically and providing a tiered level of assignments.
Provide hands-on technical support and guidance for students and faculty members.
Manage students’ behavior by having systems in place that allow students to grow their best selves both academically and behaviorally; collaborate with administrators/parents on holding students accountable.
Measure students’ progress by using a variety of valid assessment models, designing assessments to match curriculum objectives, and using Bloom’s taxonomy, as well as rubrics.
Advise students to meet academic objectives and age-appropriate life skills (interpersonal, conflict resolution, and time management) by meeting one-on-one on a regular basis; prove and obtain updates from other faculty and share information with parents.
Coach athletic teams by planning and attending all practices, teach students athletic strategies and techniques, and ensure there is sportsmanship throughout the season.
Build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by providing regular updates to parents and faculty, having meaningful conversations, providing feedback, and being accountable.
Support the School’s mission by actively participating in the student’s learning inside and outside the classroom, displaying a positive attitude, and engaging in the community life of the School.
Develop personal mastery by participating in professional development, networking to incorporate best practices, and reading professional publications.
Connect with students by fully participating in campus life and engaging in extracurricular activities.
Promote the interest of students by being a good role model, establishing and reinforcing clear boundaries and guidelines, encouraging students’ autonomy and independence, and acting in a transparent manner.
Follow procedures by adhering to the School’s policies, creating and inputting student-specific comments/grades/attendance into the database, and communicating in an efficient and professional manner.
Perform other duties as may be required.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems and will be able to teach a wide range of courses (from introductory level to Advanced Placement courses). In addition, the qualified candidate will be able to perform technical tasks such as initial setup, configuration, updates, and maintenance of School academic technology (i.e. Smartboards, OWL cameras, laptops, mobile devices, etc.).

In addition, the qualified candidate is able to:

motivate students with a sense of humor, flexibility, high energy, and collegiality;
coach athletics and/or lead an extracurricular activity (prior experience preferred);
communicate clearly, effectively, and compassionately (orally and in writing) with students, parents, and colleagues;
motivate teenagers: (the over and underachiever, the super-focused and the unfocused, the gifted and the learning disabled);
deal effectively with ambiguity and change;
build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues;
give and receive constructive feedback;
demonstrate a clear interest in being part of a community that is committed to diversity and inclusion;
establish and reinforce clear boundaries while being a positive role model for students;
meet the physical demands, which may include traveling on uneven terrain, climbing/descending stairs, standing for long periods of time, and carrying up to 50 pounds.

How to Apply

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background check.

History Teacher

For the 2021-2022 school year, Trinity-Pawling is seeking a History Teacher who is able to teach students to establish historical significance, use primary source evidence, identify continuity and change, analyze cause and consequence, take historical perspectives, and understand the ethical dimension of historical interpretations. This individual will also serve as an advisor, dorm parent, and coach (2-3 seasons).

Essential Duties

Engage students by implementing meaningful project-based and experiential learning activities and designing projects/classroom activities using 21st-century learning objectives (critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, reflective learning, and cross-disciplinary thinking).
Deliver instruction where students are asked to remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create. This includes small group work, meaningful homework, and a tiered level of choices in assignments.
Create a culture that allows for many different types of learning by giving the students skills to think critically and providing a tiered level of assignments.
Manage students’ behavior by having systems in place that allow students to grow their best selves both academically and behaviorally; collaborate with administrators/parents on holding students accountable.
Measure students’ progress by using a variety of valid assessment models, designing assessments to match curriculum objectives, and using Bloom’s taxonomy, as well as rubrics.
Advise students to meet academic objectives and age-appropriate life skills (interpersonal, conflict resolution, and time management) by meeting one-on-one on a regular basis; prove and obtain updates from other faculty and share information with parents.
Coach athletic teams by planning and attending all practices, teach students athletic strategies and techniques and ensure there is sportsmanship throughout the season.
Build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by providing regular updates to parents and faculty, having meaningful conversations, providing feedback, and being accountable.
Support the School’s mission by actively participating in the student’s learning inside and outside the classroom, displaying a positive attitude, and engaging in the spiritual life of the School.
Develop personal mastery by participating in professional development, networking to incorporate best practices, and reading professional publications.
Connect with students by fully participating in campus life and engaging in extracurricular activities.
Promote the interest of students by being a good role model, establishing and reinforcing clear boundaries and guidelines, encouraging students’ autonomy and independence, and acting in a transparent manner.
Follow procedures by adhering to the School’s policies, creating and inputting student-specific comments/grades/attendance into the database, and communicating in an efficient & professional manner.
Perform other duties as may be required.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in social sciences and have 2+ years of teaching experience.

In addition, the qualified candidate is able to:

motivate students with a sense of humor, flexibility, high energy, and collegiality;
coach athletics and/or lead an extracurricular activity (prior experience preferred);
communicate clearly, effectively and compassionately (orally and in writing) with students, parents, and colleagues;
motivate teenagers: (the over and underachiever, the super-focused and the unfocused, the gifted and the learning disabled);
deal effectively with ambiguity and change;
build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues;
give and receive constructive feedback;
demonstrate a clear interest in being part of a community that is committed to diversity and inclusion;
establish and reinforce clear boundaries while being a positive role model for students;
meet the physical demands, which may include traveling on uneven terrain, climbing/descending stairs, standing for long periods of time, and carrying up to 50 pounds.

How to Apply

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background check.

Mathematics Teacher

For the 2021-2022 school year, Trinity-Pawling is seeking a Math Teacher who is able to support the School’s mission by actively participating in the student’s learning inside and outside the classroom, displaying a positive attitude, and engaging in the spiritual life of the School. The qualified candidate must be able to teach math, including calculus, and be an advisor, dorm parent, and coach (2-3 seasons).

Essential Duties

Engage students by implementing meaningful project-based and experiential learning activities and designing projects/classroom activities using 21st-century learning objectives (critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, reflective learning, and cross-disciplinary thinking).
Deliver instruction where students are asked to remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create. This includes small group work, meaningful homework, and a tiered level of choices in assignments.
Create a culture that allows for different types of learning by giving the students skills to think critically and providing a tiered level of assignments.
Manage students’ behavior by having systems in place that allow students to grow their best selves both academically and behaviorally, and collaborating with administrators/parents on holding students accountable.
Measures students’ progress by using a variety of valid assessment models, designing assessments to match curriculum objectives and using Bloom’s taxonomy as well as rubrics.
Advise students to meet academic objectives and age-appropriate life skills (interpersonal, conflict resolution and time management) by meeting one-on-one on a regular basis; proving and obtaining updates from other faculty and sharing information with parents.
Coach athletic teams by planning and attending all practices; teaching students strategies and techniques and ensuring there is sportsmanship throughout the season.
Build relationships with students, parents and colleagues by providing regular updates to parents and faculty, having meaningful conversations, providing feedback and being accountable.
Develop personal mastery by participating in professional development, networking to incorporate best practices, and reading professional publications.
Connect with students by fully participating in campus life and engaging in extracurricular activities.
Promote the interest of students by being a good role model, establishing and reinforcing clear boundaries and guidelines, encouraging students’ autonomy and independence and acting in a transparent manner.
Follow procedures by adhering to the School’s policies, creating and inputting student-specific comments/grades/attendance into the database; and communicating in an efficient & professional manner.
Performs other duties as may be required.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree (Master’s Degree in related area preferred), 2+ years of teaching experience, a clear understanding of differentiated instruction, and should be familiar with project-based learning techniques.

In addition, the qualified candidate is able to:

integrate a thoughtful pedagogy that aligns with mission and vision of the School;
motivate students with a sense of humor, flexibility, high energy, and collegiality;
coach athletics and/or lead an extracurricular activity (prior experience preferred);
communicate clearly, effectively and compassionately (orally and in writing) with students, parents, and colleagues;
motivate teenagers: (the over and underachiever, the super-focused and the unfocused, the gifted and the learning disabled);
deal effectively with ambiguity and change;
build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues;
give and receive constructive feedback;
demonstrate a clear interest in being part of a community that is committed to diversity and inclusion;
establish and reinforce clear boundaries while being a positive role model for students;
meet the physical demands, which may include traveling on uneven terrain, climbing/descending stairs, standing for long periods of time, and carrying up to 50 pounds.

How to Apply

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background check.

Spanish Teacher

For the 2021-2022 school year, Trinity-Pawling is seeking a Spanish Teacher who is familiar with a curriculum that emphasizes meaningful communication, practicing the language in context, and developing cultural awareness and linguistic competencies. This individual will also serve as an advisor, dorm parent, and coach (2-3 seasons).

Essential Duties

Engage students by implementing meaningful project-based and experiential learning activities and designing projects/classroom activities using 21st-century learning objectives (critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, reflective learning, and cross-disciplinary thinking)
Deliver instruction where students are asked to remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create. This includes small group work, meaningful homework, and a tiered level of choices in assignments.
Create a culture that allows for many different types of learning by giving the students skills to think critically and providing a tiered level of assignments.
Manage students’ behavior by having systems in place that allow students to grow their best selves both academically and behaviorally; collaborate with administrators/parents on holding students accountable.
Measure students’ progress by using a variety of valid assessment models, designing assessments to match curriculum objectives, and using Bloom’s taxonomy, as well as rubrics.
Advise students to meet academic objectives and age-appropriate life skills (interpersonal, conflict resolution, and time management) by meeting one-on-one on a regular basis; prove and obtain updates from other faculty and share information with parents.
Coach athletic teams by planning and attending all practices, teach students athletic strategies and techniques, and ensure there is sportsmanship throughout the season.
Build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by providing regular updates to parents and faculty, having meaningful conversations, providing feedback, and being accountable.
Support the School’s mission by actively participating in the student’s learning inside and outside the classroom, displaying a positive attitude, and engaging in the spiritual life of the School.
Develop personal mastery by participating in professional development, networking to incorporate best practices, and reading professional publications.
Connect with students by fully participating in campus life and engaging in extracurricular activities.
Promote the interest of students by being a good role model, establishing and reinforcing clear boundaries and guidelines, encouraging students’ autonomy and independence, and acting in a transparent manner.
Follow procedures by adhering to the School’s policies, creating and inputting student-specific comments/grades/attendance into the database, and communicating in an efficient & professional manner.
Perform other duties as may be required.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree, native or near-native proficiency in spoken and written Spanish, a strong background in Spanish cultures and literature, proficiency with Spanish language pedagogy, ability to teach Spanish from the beginning level through Advanced Placement, have 2+ years of teaching experience.

In addition, the qualified candidate is able to:

motivate students with a sense of humor, flexibility, high energy, and collegiality;
coach athletics and/or lead an extracurricular activity (prior experience preferred);
communicate clearly, effectively and compassionately (orally and in writing) with students, parents, and colleagues;
motivate teenagers: (the over and underachiever, the super-focused and the unfocused, the gifted and the learning disabled);
deal effectively with ambiguity and change;
build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues;
give and receive constructive feedback;
demonstrate a clear interest in being part of a community that is committed to diversity and inclusion;
establish and reinforce clear boundaries while being a positive role model for students;
meet the physical demands, which may include traveling on uneven terrain, climbing/descending stairs, standing for long periods of time, and carrying up to 50 pounds.

How to Apply

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background check.

Open staff Positions

Currently, there are no open staff positions at Trinity-Pawling.

Trinity-Pawling School complies with all applicable civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristics in any of its educational programs or activities, including employment. Protected characteristics (or protected classes) include race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, alienage, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. The School is specifically required by Title IX and other applicable federal and state laws not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information, please reach out to Laurie DelBalzo, Director of Human Resources, at ldelbalzo@trinitypawling.org.

Leading the Way: The Future of Boys' Education

Trinity-Pawling is constantly reimagining what’s possible in boys’ education. Our faculty and staff are adapting and creating new and dynamic programs and pedagogies based on how modern boys learn and grow. Learn more from our panel of expert educators in our recent Pride Perspectives webinar, spotlighting our transformational results.

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Questions? Reach Out!

For questions regarding a FACULTY position, please reach out to:

Todd Hoffman
Dean of Faculty
845-855-4878 thoffman@trinitypawling.org

For questions regarding a STAFF position, please reach out to:

Laurie DelBalzo
Director of Human Resources
845-855-4856
ldelbalzo@trinitypawling.org

Careers at Trinity-Pawling

Open staff Positions

Leading the Way: The Future of Boys' Education

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Questions? Reach Out!