Gill St. Bernard's School

Gill St. Bernard's School is a non-sectarian independent day school in Gladstone, New Jersey, serving students from pre-school through grade 12. Enrollment runs between 500 and 700 students. That range puts the school in a practical middle ground — big enough to staff a full academic program across four divisions, small enough that faculty know students by name from early childhood through college prep.

Day school teaching has a different rhythm than boarding school life. At Gill St. Bernard's, faculty focus on instruction, advising, and co-curricular work during school hours. Evenings and weekends stay free. That structure appeals to teachers who want real engagement with students without a residential commitment. Advisory roles and clubs keep faculty close to student life — just on a schedule that leaves room for life outside campus.

The curriculum is broad. Language instruction covers French, Latin, and Spanish. Faculty in humanities, sciences, math, and the arts work across a single connected campus, which makes cross-divisional collaboration easier than at schools split across multiple sites.

The school's finances support stable hiring. Gill St. Bernard's reported revenue near $32 million in 2023 and net assets above $47 million. Fundraising grew by roughly 64 percent that year. Strong fundraising growth often translates into faculty salaries, benefits, and program budgets that hold steady — rather than shrinking year over year.

Hiring at Gill St. Bernard's is on an upward trajectory. Recent openings have included senior administrative roles alongside faculty positions across all grade levels. New Jersey candidates looking for independent school jobs with institutional stability will find this school worth a serious look.