Summary Description:

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School is seeking a full-time Middle School History teacher.  The BB&N Middle School consists of Grades 7 and 8.  We are seeking a knowledgeable History teacher to teach three classes across both grades, who values student voice and agency, utilizes a variety of pedagogical approaches, and is excited to work as part of a team in curriculum development.  Other faculty member responsibilities encompass advising in our co-curricular program, as well as community, athletic/coaching, and student life activities and program needs. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Key functions for this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Planning and developing an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and curriculum guidelines.

• Preparing materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance.

• Supervising the behavior of students in the classroom, school grounds, and educational trips, and discussing academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise.

• Monitoring students' progress throughout the year and evaluating preparedness.

• Communicating progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or campus Director.

• Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.

• Enforcing safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.

• Maintaining required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.

• Monitoring halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff.

• Participating in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.

• Maintaining knowledge of research, developments, and best practices.

• Performing related tasks such as sponsoring student activities or organizations, including athletics.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

The ideal candidate will have a degree in History or a related field. A Bachelor's degree is required. While a Master’s Degree in history and at least four years of experience teaching history at the middle school level is preferred, we understand that not every great teacher’s path to teaching is a straight line.

In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Commitment to teaching history through multiple narratives and contributing to a dynamic and engaging classroom experience for students.

• Dedication to encouraging middle school-aged students to seek the truth and to engage the world around them with a critical eye.

• A creative and multi-dimensional educator whose personal and professional characteristics will bring new perspectives to our community.

• Possess a passion for identifying, evaluating, and using trustworthy historical sources and evidence, guiding students to distinguish between credible information and bias.

• Work effectively with a diverse group of people, including students, families, faculty, and staff.

• Thrive as part of a collaborative team of colleagues within the History Department and with teachers in other disciplines.

• Demonstrate dedication to supporting adolescent growth and development and promoting a growth mindset.

Salary: $69,000.00 - $101,701.00

BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits, employing equitable and consistent compensation practices. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands. 

Compensation for eligible full-time and part-time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and other competitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health & dental insurance; commuter benefits; long-term disability insurance, and more. 

To Apply:  

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. 

Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, and Reference List. Successful candidates will respond to all application questions completely and thoughtfully. 

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.

About Buckingham Browne and Nichols School

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols: Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford. BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare stud...ents to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of:  Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching. Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves. Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion. The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing, understanding, and learning from each other.

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