The Wardlaw-Hartridge School

The Wardlaw-Hartridge School is a day school in Edison, New Jersey, serving about 400 students from pre-school through high school. Located in central New Jersey between New York City and Philadelphia, it draws families and job seekers across a wide commuting region. The school operates independently with no religious affiliation, offering secular academics and global perspective in a smaller, close-knit community.

What makes teaching here distinctive is scale. At 400 students, the school is large enough to offer real departmental depth yet small enough that faculty know students across grades. Teachers advise students, shape curriculum, and build school culture directly. A single hire matters to the whole institution. This matters most for day school faculty: you finish your workday on campus, then leave. You are not also a dorm parent or evening supervisor. The role is focused.

The curriculum spans three languages—Mandarin Chinese, Latin, and Spanish—a breadth uncommon among regional day schools. That breadth signals what the school values: preparation for global work and study. Faculty teach within that context.

Financially, The Wardlaw-Hartridge School maintains solid footing. Recent revenue exceeded $22 million, with a healthy endowment base. This supports competitive compensation packages and steady program investment. Day school benefits typically include health insurance, retirement contributions, and professional development funding. For educators seeking stable, non-residential teaching positions, these benefits reduce out-of-pocket costs.

The school actively hires for core academic departments, language instruction, and administrative roles. Most hiring follows summer staffing cycles. For teachers prioritizing day school work over boarding school commitment, combined with a school culture where leaders know each student, this Edison institution offers a meaningful alternative.