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Founded in 1880, Brimmer and May is a PK – 12 co-ed day school located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Brimmer enrolls 390+ students each year, with an average class size of 12. Teachers personalize instruction in a student-centered, project-based learning environment. We recruit and retain an outstanding and diverse faculty who place students at the center of each decision, view their colleagues as essential collaborators, and are committed to their own growth and development as educators.
 
Brimmer celebrates our faculty as thought leaders in educational practice with a growth mindset and supports and fosters their professional development through the funding of conferences, workshops, and graduate courses. We hope you will browse our open positions and take the time to learn more about our School. Feel free to contact Cecelia Pan or Carl Vallely for more information.

The School follows the NAIS Principles of Good Practice in its hiring policies.
    • Our faculty are the heart and soul of Brimmer and a vital part of our warm, inviting community.

Brimmer at a Glance

  • Minutes from Boston with easy access to public transportation
  • Small, community-oriented setting where the student teacher relationship is important
  • Students from more than 50 communities in Greater Boston and several foreign countries
  • Critical Friends Groups to facilitate professional growth and development
  • Mentor Program for all new faculty
  • Small class size with 6:1 student-faculty ratio
  • Professional growth and advancement with the opportunity to take leadership roles and to design and implement new programs and curricula
  • Strong financial support for faculty professional development and summer study  
  • Cutting-edge technology program with in-house training
  • A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for students, parents, and faculty and staff including affinity groups for parents and students

Teacher Mentor Program

Our Teacher Mentor Program is designed to support classroom performance, foster an understanding of working within the Brimmer community, provide opportunities for collaboration and professional growth, and support new teachers in all areas of School life. Each new teacher is paired with a colleague who serves as their mentor for two years. New faculty meet with their mentors regularly, as a cohort with the Co-Directors of Faculty Recruitment & Mentoring, and in Critical Friends Groups (CFG). Mentors also meet regularly as a group to discuss best practice as they work to support our new faculty.
Brimmer is an equal opportunity employer. We select the best qualified applicant for the job based on job-related qualifications, regardless of age, race, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, familial or marital status, national origin, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected from discrimination under state or federal law. As an inclusive community, we welcome candidates who will increase the diversity of our school.

Directors of Faculty Recruitment & Mentoring

List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Cecelia Pan

    Cecelia Pan 

    Science Dept. Chair, Director of Ed. Initiatives, Co-Director of Faculty Recruitment & Mentoring
    617-264-1423
    BIO
  • Photo of Carl Vallely

    Carl Vallely 

    Assistant Head of School, Head of Middle School
    617-278-2338
    BIO

Current Employment Opportunities

Summer Camp Counselors
Head Counselors, Counselors/Junior Counselors, Office Manager, Camp Nurse, Activities Director, Sports & Games Specialist, Archery Specialist, Music Specialist, Theater/Drama Specialist, Nature/Steam Specialist, Arts & Crafts Specialist. Please click here for descriptions for these positions. Click here to apply!

Extended Day Teachers
We are seeking dedicated, caring, and energetic Extended Day Teachers to assist in providing fun and safe programming for students staying after the conclusion of the school day. The Extended Day program provides supervised play and activities to students in Pre-K—Grade 5. This is a part-time position (approximately 16 hours per week) and is not eligible for benefits. Click here fore more details and to apply.

2023-2024 Tutoring Positions (Fee-for-Service Positions)

Structured Literacy Tutor K-5, Part-time
We are seeking a committed, enthusiastic, and experienced in-person tutor to work afternoons between 3-5:30 4+days per. This individual will provide individualized support to students with diverse learning profiles in grades K-6. Successful candidates should have experience providing direct instruction in decoding, spelling, fluency, reading comprehension, writing and study skills. Ideally, candidates should also have training and experience working with students who have language-based learning disabilities, as well as experience teaching students with executive functioning vulnerabilities. The candidate needs to be able to work collaboratively with teachers and communicate effectively with parents, under the guidance of the Director of LS Academic Services. A master’s degree in special education and/or certification in Orton-Gillingham (or Orton-Gillingham based approach) is strongly preferred. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to the Director of LS Academic Services, Kimberly Tolpa (ktolpa@brimmer.org).
 
General Studies Tutor(s), part-time grades 5-12
We are seeking committed, enthusiastic, and experienced generalized tutor to provide individualized support to students with diverse learning profiles in grades 5-12 during flexible hours between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. four or more days per week. Successful candidates should have teaching experience, ideally in the special education realm, and preferably have done recent coursework or professional development around executive functioning. In addition, it is preferred that candidates have training and experience working with students who have language-based learning disabilities, executive functioning vulnerabilities, and/or attention deficits. Candidates need to be able to work collaboratively with teachers and communicate effectively with parents about student needs and progress, under the guidance of the Directors of Academic Services. A degree in education or special education is preferred. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to the Director of Middle and High School Academic Services, Karen Bernanke (kbernanke@brimmer.org).
 
Math Tutor(s), part-time grades 5-12 
We are seeking committed, enthusiastic, and experienced math tutor to provide individualized support to students with diverse learning profiles in grades 5-12 during flexible hours between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. four or more days per week. All tutoring candidates should have a deep understanding of how to teach math, and use dynamic, hands-on strategies to make math concepts more accessible for struggling students. Successful 5-12 candidates will have knowledge of how to teach math to students with learning differences. We seek Middle School tutors with experience teaching Pre-Algebra and Algebra, and Upper School tutors with experience in all levels of Geometry, Algebra, Calculus and Statistics.  Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to the Director of Middle and High School Academic Services, Karen Bernanke (kbernanke@brimmer.org). 

2023-2024 Athletics Coaching Positions 
Varsity Tennis
Varsity Baseball
Varsity Lacrosse

Coaches are responsible for practice planning, player improvement, effective communication and game management. Practices and games are scheduled Monday-Friday from 3:30-5:30 pm in the Upper School. Game days may require an occasional later end time. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to Athletic Director Tom Nelson. Stipends are commensurate with experience. 
As an inclusive private school community, Brimmer welcomes students who will increase the diversity of our school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected from discrimination under state or federal law, in the administration of our educational policies, admissions practices, financial aid decisions, and athletic and other school-administered programs.