Career Center

The mission of Brooks School is to provide the most meaningful educational experience

to our students. At Brooks, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless

of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status and other

protected status. We strive to be a place where a diverse group of faculty and staff want to

learn, grow, and do their best work in an effort to support all aspects of a Brooks student’s

life, both in and out of the classroom. Our school thrives because of their hard work,

initiative, dedication and compassion.

Brooks School seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic and confident Math Teacher 2023-2024 academic year. This full-time faculty position will include teaching four sections and contributing to the campus community by coaching two sports/activities or the equivalent, supporting the residential life program, and being an advisor. We are especially interested in candidates who are skilled in culturally responsive educational practices and who are committed to fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES:

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a growth mindset in considering current pedagogical best practices and an understanding of adolescent development.
• Use technology as a vehicle to enhance instruction and student learning.
• Apply engaging and innovative student-centered teaching practices that balance the development of procedural skills, conceptual understanding of mathematical ideas, appropriate use of technology, and opportunities for critical thinking and problem solving.
• Implement best learning practices and keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods by engaging in conferences and other professional growth opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with the members of the department to develop courses that are consistent and coordinated across the four-year mathematics curriculum.
• Commit to school-wide initiatives, campus involvement, and the lives of our students outside of the classroom
• Possess a sense of humor with patience and empathy for adolescents.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and achievement.
• Work independently with a strong work ethic.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in an indoor environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Occasional lifting, bending and climbing stairs
• Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting and standing
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks and functions in a fast-paced working environment

TRAVEL: This role does not require travel but travel for professional development is encouraged.

APPLICATION AND POSITION INFORMATION:

Brooks School believes that realizing a mission aimed at “providing the most meaningful educational experience its students will have in their lives” requires intentional work to build and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion for all members of our predominantly residential school. As such, we seek a diverse candidate pool that includes those who are traditionally underrepresented and less familiar with boarding school life.

All interested candidates should submit the following materials by email with attachments to Assistant Head of School Ms. Nina Hanlon (nhanlon@brooksschool.org) by June 30, 2023:

• Cover letter expressing why you are interested in Brooks and this opportunity
• A current resume
• Three professional references and their contact information

EEO STATEMENT: Brooks School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, financial aid and loan programs, athletic programs and other school administered programs and activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach four sections of Math;
• Advise an average of six students beginning year two;
• Participate in the residential life of the school as a dorm parent with related duties; and
• Coach (or the equivalent) of two seasons in the afternoon program.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years teaching experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

About Brooks School

Established in 1926 in the town of North Andover, Brooks School provides a co-educational, college preparatory program for 360 students on a 270-acre campus overlooking Lake Cochichewick. Small classes allow students to work closely with teachers, fostering a relationship that is at the core of the warm, close-knit community. With a challenging academic curriculum that includes 20 advanced placement courses, Brooks also offers opportunities to study abroad in Africa, Europe and South America. The school’s exceptional athletic program has earned numerous league and New England championships.

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