Early Career Teaching Fellow

Deerfield Academy; Deerfield (MA); Sur place; USD 43 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Deerfield Academy invites Early Career Teaching Fellows to join a two-year fellowship beginning July 2027. Fellows will teach in an assigned department, support co-curriculars, and participate in residential life under experienced mentorship.

The program emphasizes professional growth, inclusivity, and ongoing development as a learning faculty. Appointments vary by department; graduates engage in classroom and school life, with mentorship and opportunities for continued education and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Interest in and experience with adolescents.
• Excellent communication and group facilitation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and classroom tech.

Responsabilités

• Teach two sections (Year 1) or three sections (Year 2) in an assigned department.
• Assist with co-curricular activities, dormitory supervision, advising.
• Engage in learning pedagogy, assessment design, and curricular planning with mentor.
• Participate in life at Deerfield and contribute to a supportive residential community.

Connaissances

Bachelor’s degree

Interest in boarding school life

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office & Google Suite

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Classroom technologies

Description du poste

Deerfield Academy, a private coeducational boarding school founded in 1797 and annually serving approximately 650 students grades 9-PG, seeks Early Career Teaching Fellows with a start date in July 2027.

Summary

The Early Career Fellowship at Deerfield offers curious, optimistic, and energetic individuals an opportunity to explore independent school teaching. Our program gives novice teachers the essential skills they need for successful careers in education. With the ongoing support of an experienced mentor teacher, fellows immerse themselves in all aspects of life at Deerfield. Appointments in specific academic departments vary year-to-year depending on the Academy’s needs. Fellowships are initially two-year positions; fellows who have demonstrated success in their areas of responsibility may apply for reappointment for additional years should appropriate openings become available. Deerfield believes that the best faculty is a learning faculty, and fellows will be eligible for support for professional development and education in their field of study.

Responsibilities

The primary classroom responsibility will be teaching two sections (Year 1) or three sections (Year 2) in an assigned academic department or departments. The primary out-of-classroom responsibilities will include assisting with co-curricular activities (varsity or sub-varsity teams, community service activities, publications, etc.), dormitory residence or supervision, advising, and family-style dining hall meals with students. Fellows meet regularly with the program director and their mentor teacher to learn about effective pedagogical techniques, assessment design and grading, methods for cultivating students’ sense of belonging and inclusion, and curricular design.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have a keen interest in boarding school life and a desire to work in a high-challenge, high-support environment. Candidates must be prepared to engage in and reflect upon work in the classroom and in the activities and less formal spaces that help define a strong residential educational community. Additionally, candidates should possess the following specific attributes/qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Significant depth of knowledge and experience in an academic discipline
• Interest in and some experience working with adolescents
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively facilitate group discussion
• High level of patience and diplomacy
• Excellent organizational skills Ability to manage, and sensitivity to, highly confidential information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and basic classroom technologies
• Demonstrated multicultural competency and commitment to inclusivity
• Excitement for learning and professional growth
• The ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
• A sense of humor

Working Conditions

• Close visual acuity to view a computer terminal, analyze text, data and/or figures
• Ability to frequently stand and/or sit for sustained periods of time
• Ability to frequently reach items and paperwork
• Ability to frequently sustain substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Ability to frequently receive and communicate information, verbally and in writing
• Ability to occasionally stoop or kneel
• Ability to occasionally lift/carry/push up to 10 pounds

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $42,500 for the 1st year and $47,500 for the 2nd year.

Disclaimer

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This job description is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. It is expected that job duties and responsibilities will develop over time commensurate with performance.