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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.

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

Brimmer Summer Camp Counselors for 2023
  • Head counselors
  • Sports and Games Specialist
  • Office manager
To apply, please fill out a STAFF APPLICATION and email it to camp@brimmer.org

Upper School Photo Instructor (2023-2024)
We are seeking a part time Upper School Introductory Photography Instructor. The ideal candidate should be well versed in darkroom techniques and management, digital photography, and Adobe Photoshop in a Mac environment. Click here for more details and to apply.

Upper School Technology Teacher (2023-2024)

We are seeking an experienced, collaborative, full-time Upper School Technology Teacher. The position includes teaching several technology classes in the Upper School, including AP Computer Science, and acting as an Upper School advisor. The ideal candidate will have a BA in a technology related field (Masters preferred), three+ years of experience, experience in programming, and a passion for working with students in and outside of the classroom. We seek an individual with a growth mindset who has a passion for working with Upper School students, seeks to grow through professional development, has a willingness to support the mission of the school, provides student-centered learning opportunities, and has a collaborative spirit. Click here for more details and to apply.

Structured Literacy Tutor K-6, part-time
We are seeking a committed, enthusiastic, and experienced in-person tutor for the 2023-2024 school year. 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. Click here for more details and to apply.

Math Tutor(s), part-time
We are seeking committed, enthusiastic, and experienced mathematics
tutors to provide individualized support to students with diverse learning profiles in grades K-5 and/or 6-12. 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 K-5 tutoring candidates will have experience working with students in this age group and be able to support students developing both conceptual and procedural fluency. Click here for more details and to apply.

General Studies Tutor(s), part-time
We are seeking committed, enthusiastic, and experienced generalized
tutor to provide individualized support to students with diverse learning profiles in grades K-5 and/or 6-12. Successful candidates should have teaching experience, ideally in the special education realm, and preferably have done recent coursework or professional development around executive functioning. Click here for more details and to apply.

ESL/ELL Tutor(s), part-time
We are seeking committed, enthusiastic, and experienced ESL/ELL tutors
to provide individualized support to students in grades K-5 and/or 6-12.
Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and will have completed a specific ESL teacher training program, such as a TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other languages (TESOL) certificate program. Click here for more details and to apply.

Science Tutors(s), part-time
Brimmer and May is seeking committed, enthusiastic, and experienced science tutors to provide individualized support to students with diverse learning profiles in grades 6-12. All tutoring candidates should have a deep understanding of how to teach science, and use dynamic, hands-on strategies to make science concepts more accessible for struggling students. Successful tutoring candidates will have experience working with students in this age group and be able to support students. Click here for more details and to apply.

Fall 2023 Athletics Coaching Positions 
  • Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
  • Varsity Girls Cross Country Coach
Coaches are responsible for practice planning, player improvement, effective communication and game management. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to both Athletic Director Brett Kelly and Assistant 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.