Charlotte, North Carolina
Durham, North Carolina
Ithaca, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Posted: 05-Feb-25
Location: North Andover, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Salary: TBD
Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
School & Position Summary
The mission of Brooks School is to provide the most meaningful educational experience our
students will have in their lives. Established in 1926 in the town of North Andover, Brooks
provides an all-gender, college preparatory program for 350 students on a 270-acre campus
overlooking Lake Cochichewick. We strive to be a place where a diverse group of faculty and
staff want to learn, grow, and do their best work to support all aspects of a Brooks student’s life
both in and out of the classroom. At Brooks, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote
regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status and other
protected statuses. Our school thrives because of our faculty and staff’s hard work, initiative
dedication and compassion.
Brooks School seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic and confident Mathematics Teacher for the
2024-2025 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 & Key Objectives
The successful candidate will:
* Apply engaging, 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.
* Work collaboratively with the members of the department to develop courses that are
consistent and coordinated across the four-year mathematics curriculum.
* Demonstrate a growth mindset and a commitment to ongoing learning about best
pedagogical practices for working with adolescent students.
* Engage in DEI professional development and assist in forwarding the school’s
commitment to becoming an anti-racist institution. Serves as a role model to promote a
positive, productive, and inclusive work environment.
* Understand and set appropriate boundaries in working with adolescent students.
* Use technology as a vehicle to enhance instruction and student learning.
* Seek to understand ongoing developments in their subject area, teaching resources, and
methods by engaging in conferences and other professional growth opportunities.
* Commit to school-wide initiatives, campus involvement, and the lives of our students
outside of the classroom.
* Practice patience, empathy, and a sense of humor with 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 include:
* 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 & Candidate Information
Brooks School believes that realizing our mission 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 materials below by email with attachments to
Assistant Head of School Ms. Nina Freeman (nfreeman@brooksschool.org) by March 28, 2025.
We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.
Please send:
* A cover letter expressing why you are interested in Brooks and this opportunity
* A current resume
* Three professional references (including a current supervisor) and contact information;
references will not be contacted without your permission.
EEO Statement
The school will make any offer of employment contingent upon a candidate being authorized
work in the United States, and successfully completing criminal offender record (CORI) a
sexual offender record (SORI) background check
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 oth
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.
* Coach two seasons in the afternoon program (or the equivalent).
Education & Experience
* 3+ years of teaching experience preferred.
* Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.