Delbarton School

Delbarton School is an independent Catholic day school in Morristown, New Jersey, serving roughly 600 boys in grades 6 through 12. The school is guided by Benedictine monks from St. Mary's Abbey alongside lay faculty, creating a monastic partnership uncommon in regional independent schools. This structure shapes how the institution approaches teaching: academics, athletics, and character development reinforce each other rather than compete for attention.

Day school teaching at Delbarton carries its own rhythm. Faculty engage intensely with students during the academic day and through after-school programs, but leave campus each evening—appealing to teachers who want deep relationships without residential demands. Morristown sits between New York City and northern New Jersey suburbs, offering convenient access to both urban and home communities.

The curriculum spans traditional subjects plus five modern languages: Arabic, French, Italian, Latin, and Spanish. Athletic programs and arts offerings run throughout the year. This breadth means the school hires across English, mathematics, sciences, humanities, languages, arts, and coaching roles year-round, with larger cohorts typically filling before each fall term.

Benedictine values—community, balance, and purposeful work—inform faculty culture as much as student experience. Teachers here describe stability and respect for intellectual craft. Many remain for decades, suggesting the environment suits educators seeking continuity and professional autonomy.

For candidates drawn to Catholic education, an all-boys learning setting, and a day school structure that preserves evening autonomy, Delbarton School offers a setting where monastic tradition meets contemporary pedagogy. The school's website lists current openings by department and role.