Thayer Academy

Academic Years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 The Thayer Academy Teaching Fellows Program provides aspiring educators from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds a two-year commitment to learn and teach at an excellent private school. Fellows will become familiar with all aspects of Thayer’s extensive academic and extracurricular programs and will work closely with a professional mentor in the assigned areas of responsibility, which may fall in the Middle School, the Upper School, or both.  Initially, Fellows will observe classes and assist with individual and group projects. As the year progresses, Fellows will take on more respon­sibility, typically culminating in teaching classes. As part of a broad introduction to independent school life, Fellows will also visit classes outside their chosen disciplines on a consistent basis; they will have both regular and informal meetings/conversations with Thayer staff regarding educational issues, curricula, and topics relevant to teaching at the middle and sec­ondary levels in independent schools. Other responsibilities will include participating in family/teacher conferences, attending faculty meetings, and fulfilling other occasional duties, such as coaching or leading electives/activities. In addition, the Academy expects Teaching Fellows to work with the assigned mentor to develop a two-year professional development plan that will include, but not be limited to, enrollment in a Master’s program. Thayer Academy will fully fund these activities during the Fellow’s employment at the Academy.   While it may very well be the case that Thayer Academy will seek to hire Fellows as full-time teachers upon conclusion of the program, the Academy will commit to providing guidance and support for other future professional opportunities that Fellows may pursue following the conclusion of the program. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with a major in an area related to English, Mathematics, Foreign Language, Social Studies, Science, or Physical Education. Compensation: A stipend of $30,000 and fully supported professional growth opportunities during the Fellowship, including enrollment in a master’s program. In addition, there is rent-free, on-campus housing available. Thayer Academy ( www.thayer.org ) — Founded in 1877 and located in Braintree, Massachusetts — enrolls approximately 700 students, one-third in the Middle School (Grades 5-8) and two-thirds in the Upper School (Grades 9-12). The faculty numbers 106, including 60 in the Upper School. Average class size is 14-16 students. The mission of the Academy is “to inspire a diverse community of students to moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical excellence so that each may rise to honorable achievement and contribute to the common good.”  For more information and To Apply: Please email   TeachingFellow@thayer.org . Applications should include a cover letter, a resume, and a list of three references.   

Job Summary :  Thayer Academy seeks a compassionate, innovative, collaborative Middle School Counselor for the 2021-2022 academic year who is excited about engaging students in hands-on activities.  This Program Director will join a collaborative administrative support team.  Some of their responsibilities will include:   Meet with individuals and groups to ensure overall emotional health and well-being of students Communicate with teachers about specific students, advocate for students experiencing emotional or academic difficulty. Observe students in class when necessary. Oversee advising program – write and refine curriculum, develop activities, make advising groups, support and counsel advisors. Support parents regarding student issues such as social challenges, academic difficulties, mental illness, family circumstances, etc. Collaborate with the Director, Dean of Students, and Middle School Director of the Hale Learning Center (HLC), including: Design and teach courses Health/Wellness classes, such as 7th grade Decisions and5/6th Health.  (Meet once a week)  Thayer Academy's mission is “to inspire a diverse community of students to moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical excellence so that each may rise to honorable achievement and contribute to the common good.” In its hiring practices, Thayer Academy seeks candidates who come from a broad range of backgrounds and can contribute to a diverse community, who love working with young people, who thrive when engaged in multiple arenas of school life, and who welcome professional growth.  Qualifications :  The ideal candidate possesses a love of the middle school age child, is a team player who can work collaboratively with colleagues, and has at least 1-3 years counseling experience in a school or other educational setting.  A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree is preferred.  In addition, the candidate should be able to demonstrate many  of the following:  Experience in Design Thinking or Project Based Learning curriculum development Knowledge of robotics and programming Desire to engage in community science projects Physical Science knowledge and experience Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community  Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and the impact it has on the classroom climate and curriculum  High levels of comfort and experience with technology  Ability to communicate effectively with students and families  Curriculum design and assessment experience  Work Hours: This is a full-time position.  To Apply :  Please send your cover letter, resume, and three references with phone and email contact information  to Middle School Director Galen Hamann @ mshiring@thayer.org .