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Founded in 1880, our PK – 12 co-ed day school is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts and 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 places students at the center of each decision, who view their colleagues as essential collaborators for producing the best quality education for their students, and who are committed to their own personal growth and development. 
 
We celebrate our faculty as thought leaders in educational practice with a growth mindset, and we support and foster their professional development through the funding of conferences, workshops, and graduate courses. We hope you’ll browse our open positions and consider applying today.

Brimmer at a Glance

  • Minutes from Boston with easy access to public transportation
  • Small, community-oriented setting where students and faculty know each other well
  • Students from more than 50 communities in Greater Boston and several foreign countries
  • Member of the Coalition of Essential Schools and National Center for Independent School Renewal
  • Critical Friends Groups (faculty peer assessment and support)
  • Mentor Program  
  • Small class size with 6:1 student-faculty ratio
  • Humanities curriculum with a strong emphasis on a multicultural perspective
  • 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
  • Student affinity organizations committed to diversity including Gay Straight Alliance and the Culture Club
  • Anti-bias training for all staff
  • Diversity Committee comprised of students, teachers, administrators, and Board of Trustees members
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.

Employment Listings

Extended Day Teachers
Brimmer is looking for enthusiastic, creative, nurturing individuals to be part of our after school program. The Extended Day program is open to all currently enrolled PK - Grade 5 students, and allows students to receive homework help, enrichment activities, and social interaction. Candidates should have relevant experience working with children, be available at least three days a week Monday-Friday from 2pm-5:30pm. Staff members are expected to supervise and engage students both during indoor and outdoor play time, support students with homework, and work with coworkers to develop and implement fun, enriching, developmentally appropriate activities for students. Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to the Director of Extended Day, Ashley Mosley at amosley@brimmer.org

Technology Support Specialist
Brimmer is seeking a Technology Support Specialist/Technology Integrationist. The position’s focus will be network and helpdesk break/fix or academic technology integration work, depending on the strengths of the candidate. When applying please indicate which role you are interested in pursuing. Experience with a macOS and iOS environment is desirable but not required. Flexibility, humor, and ability to work with a wide range of constituents is necessary. Bachelors degree required. This is a part-time position (approx. 15 hours/week). Please send resume and cover letter to Cecelia Pan, Director of Hiring at cpan@brimmer.org

Coaching Positions
Check back for Fall openings.  
 
Practices/games/matches are scheduled M-F from 2:30-4:15 p.m. in the Middle School and 3:15-5:30 p.m. in the Upper School with the occasional away games that may require a later return time. Coaches are responsible for practice planning, player improvement, and game management. Practices should be geared toward fundamental instruction and skill development. Interested candidates should send resumes and a brief summary of qualifications and experience to Upper School Athletic Director jgates@brimmer.org. Stipends are commensurate with experience.
 
Lower School Substitute Teachers
Contact Emily Miller for more information.