Lower School Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Global Education (DEIG) Practitioner, Leave

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

403(b) plan with up to 10% match

Commuter benefits

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, MA seeks a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Global Education (DEIG) Practitioner for a leave covering the Lower School from Oct 2026 through Apr 2027. The role reports to the DEIG Officer and drives a unified approach to DEIG strategy and programs across BB&N campuses.

The position is 70-80% DEIG work with 20-30% time for supporting students or teaching, and involves collaboration with teachers, leaders, and partners to advance inclusive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s Degree preferred.
• 3+ years in diversity, equity, inclusion, or related fields in education.
• Experience leading DEI projects or programs.
• Global mindset and commitment to inclusive community.
• Strong facilitation and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support DEIG Officer in DEIG strategic design.
• Collaborate with Lower School Campus Director and campus leadership.
• Serve as subject matter expert for campus DEIG efforts.
• Coordinate DEIG professional development for faculty and staff.
• Facilitate DEIG events at campus level and support school events.
• Connect with Parent Association and campus parent groups.
• Provide support to students and families within student support systems.
• Support and coaching for faculty and staff on DEIG priorities.
• Contribute to inclusive curriculum development with campus teams.

Skills

DEI Leadership

Facilitation

Global Mindset

Communication Skills

Cultural Competence

Project Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

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Temporary Cambridge, MA, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1223

Salary Range: $69,500.00 To $115,754.00 Annually

Reports To: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Global Education Officer

Dates: October 2026 - April 2027

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 students 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, and

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.

Summary Description:

The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Global Education at BB&N is seeking a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Global Education (DEIG) Practitioner for a leave at the Lower School Campus from October 2026 through April 2027. The Lower School DEIG Practitioner will report to the DEIG Officer and will be a participating member of the Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Global Education. The person in this position will support the DEIG Officer, colleagues of the DEIG Office, and other stakeholders in the BB&N Community to develop internal structures to ensure that BB&N has a unified approach to building an inclusive, potentially far-reaching community, and to enhance and implement programs, initiatives, and strategies that support BB&N’s strategic design as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, and global education. The person in this role will serve as a connector between campuses by leveraging both school-wide and campus-specific culture, knowledge, relationships, and practices to inform larger D.E.I.G. strategy and programs. This role is highly collaborative in nature and is both adult and student-facing. The person in this role will need to build new processes, as well as effectively and efficiently leverage current systems and resources.

This role is envisioned to be 70-80%. In addition to the responsibilities below, the remaining percentage (20%-30%) of time will be spent supporting the students and school in another capacity consistent with the candidate’s experience. Possibilities include but are not limited to coaching, admissions, and teaching. This role is designed to have presence and impact across all of BB&N’s campuses with the most concentrated focus at the campus level.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support DEIG Officer in D.E.I.G. Strategic Design.
• Collaborate with the Lower School Campus Director and serve on the campus leadership team.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and support all school D.E.I.G. efforts on the campus.
• Discover, promote, and facilitate D.E.I.G. professional development opportunities for faculty and staff at the campus level.
• Coordinate and facilitate D.E.I.G. events at the campus level and support all school events.
• Connect and collaborate with the Parent Association and parent groups at the campus level.
• Provide support to students and families in connection with established student support systems.
• Provide support and coaching for faculty and staff connected to D.E.I.G. priorities.
• Support the development and implementation of an inclusive curriculum through collaboration with campus teachers, leaders, and the Chief Learning Officer.
• Participate in recruitment, hiring, and retention efforts for faculty and staff processes at the campus level.
• Work closely with the DEIG Officer, the campus leadership, and colleagues of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Global Education to assess the progress of D.E.I.G. related efforts and celebrate successes.
• Support and/or lead campus diversity teams.
• Work with colleagues in the Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Global Education to assess the efficacy of D.E.I.G. efforts.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

A hardworking, passionate, and dedicated community member who has a deep, proven commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and global education. In keeping with BB&N’s commitment to the community, the DEIG Practitioner will also be knowledgeable about the educational landscape on a local and national level, passionate about working with youth to achieve their goals, a team player, and a creative thinker who has the ability to develop innovative and effective approaches to engage a community across differences. In addition, they have many of the following qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• A Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited college or university. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Previous experience (3+ years) in diversity, equity, inclusion, community engagement, or related fields with experience working in or with schools.
• Previous experience leading projects, programs, or initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A global mindset and appreciation of diversity and a dedication to the goal of creating and maintaining an authentic, inclusive community.
• High self-awareness and a demonstrated ability to reflect and evolve.
• Strong facilitation skills, methods, and tools.
• Fostered cultural competence and understanding.
• Excellent, clear, professional, and culturally responsive oral and written communication skills, including attentive listening.
• Commitment to inspiring and sustaining a culture of excellence.
• Confident public speaker and comfort representing BB&N as a spokesperson.
• Ability to build effective relationships across different stakeholder groups.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and meet deadlines in a changing environment.
• Fluency or working knowledge of a language in addition to English is a plus.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Commitment to BB&N's values in daily work.

Salary: $69,500.00 - $115,754.00 (pro-rated for leave coverage)

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.

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.