Private School Employment Opportunities | Newton, MA

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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.

Cecelia Pan

Science Dept. Chair, Director of Ed. Initiatives, Co-Director of Faculty Recruitment & Mentoring

617-264-1423

Bio
For Cecelia, science is more than a body of knowledge; it is a way of thinking and viewing the world. Skills taught in a science class can be used to analyze and make decisions for a person’s entire life. She is particularly passionate about encouraging females in science.

Cecelia has been teaching biological sciences at Brimmer since 1996 and has served as Department Chair since 1997. As Director of Educational Initiatives, Cecelia oversees the Scholar Society and is the Chair of the NEASC accreditation process. Cecelia served as the Director of Hiring for several years and is now the Co-Director of Faculty Recruitment and Mentoring, where she oversees hiring of faculty PK-12 and also manages the School’s mentor program for new faculty and staff. Cecelia also serves on the Global Studies Board.

She loves being able to be creative in her classroom at Brimmer. Cecelia believes that the best part of teaching is letting students learn a concept, then deciding whether to teach that lesson again, and, if so, how to change it. She appreciates that she is encouraged to take risks and try new lessons, classes, and topics and loves to use her students’ curiosity to learn about scientific principles.

Cecelia is a member of the National Association of Biology Teachers and the National Science Teachers Association. She volunteers for Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary (a Mass Audubon site) and the March for Science in Boston. A Maine native, she still loves to spend time on the lake with her family and view the wonderful wildlife.
Carl Vallely

Head of Middle School, Co-Director of Faculty Recruitment and Mentoring

617-278-2338

Bio
Carl became a middle school educator because he was passionate about working with adolescents during this important developmental stage as they are exploring who they want to be. He believes in personalized instruction, collaboration across disciplines, helping students find their passion, and emphasizing character education.

Carl had been an educator at Brimmer for 10 years before becoming the Head of Middle School in 2015. He previously served as the Middle School Drama Director, Humanities Teacher, and Dean of Grade 8. He continues to teach in the Humanities Department. In 2019 Carl became a Co-Director of Faculty Recruitment and Mentoring, where he oversees hiring of faculty PK-12 and also manages the School’s mentor program for new faculty and staff. He enjoys working at Brimmer because of its outstanding faculty, motivated students, and the School’s mission to create globally minded, empathetic leaders for tomorrow. He likes that students can take risks in Brimmer’s safe, supportive environment, where they are taught that they can learn as much from challenges as from strengths and successes. Because Brimmer focuses on the whole child, students can thrive in all aspects of School life: academics, the arts, athletics, and individually as young people.

Carl is a member of the Association of Middle Level Educators (AMLE) and has attended several of their conferences. He has also attended the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Art of Leadership summer institute.

Current Employment Opportunities

Robotics Team Coach

Brimmer is seeking a coach for the Upper School (Gr. 9-12) Robotics Team. The team participates in VEX Robotics. Coach must: have a background in STEM Education, engineering, computer science, or robotics; manage team budget; support students in the development of their team robot; help students problem solve; provide technical support; and manage competition schedule. Time Commitment: 3-4 times a week from 3:15pm-5:30pm; Saturday or Sunday practice as needed; Season typically runs from September to February. Contact Cecelia Pan to apply or for more info.

Structured Literacy Tutor K-6, Part-time (Fee-for-Service Position)

Brimmer is seeking a committed, enthusiastic, and experienced in-person tutor for the 2021-2022 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. The candidate needs to be able to work collaboratively with teachers and communicate effectively with parents about student needs and progress, under the guidance of the Lower School Director of Academic Services. A master’s degree in special education and/or certification in Orton-Gillingham (or an Orton-Gillingham based approach) is required. In most cases, tutoring sessions would take place before or after school (e.g., prior to 8 a.m. or after 3 p.m.), though there may a possibility of scheduling some sessions within the school day. To Apply: Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to the Director of Lower School Academic Services, Kimberly Tolpa.

Humanities Tutors Grades 6-12, Part Time, (Fee for Service Position)

Brimmer is seeking committed, enthusiastic, and experienced in-person tutors for the 2021-2022 school year. Qualified tutors will provide individualized support to students with diverse learning profiles in grades 6-12 in the areas of reading and writing, as well as the development of study skills and time management. Successful candidates should have experience providing direct instruction to students with Dyslexia, ADHD and 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 about student needs and progress, under the guidance of the Middle and Upper School Director of Academic Services. A degree in education, speech and language or other education related fields is requested. In most cases, tutoring sessions would take place in person or virtually during the school day. To Apply: Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to the Director of Middle and Upper School Academic Services, Karen Bernanke.

After School Music Instructors
Brimmer is seeking experienced instructors for after school music lessons in strings and voice for the 2021/22 school year. For more information, visit our listing on HireCulture at https://www.hireculture.org/jobdetails.aspx?job_id=39429.

Athletics Coaching Positions for Winter

Stay tuned for listings.
Interested candidates please contact Tom Nelson.