Working at Bement

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Coordinator
The Bement School
 
The Bement School seeks a full-time Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) Coordinator whose primary goal will be to inspire, educate, mobilize, and lead all members of the Bement community in framing, building, and continuously strengthening a school culture that embraces diversity, practices inclusion, endeavors for equity, and acts for justice.
 
Position Description
Bement’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Coordinator will partner with the Head of School and the Leadership Team, as well as faculty, staff, students, and families to advance DEIJ work as a priority in all areas of the school. The Bement School is actively and intently becoming a more diverse, inclusive, equitable school with constituencies representing all identities committed to growth and pursuing justice in our local and global communities. Serving on Bement’s Leadership Team, the DEIJ coordinator will be a visible leader at Bement and be empowered to catalyze institutional growth in service of Bement’s students, families, and employees.  This position could be a 10- or 12- months, depending on candidate profile, and campus housing may be available as part of a compensation package. 
 
Key Responsibilities & Opportunities

• Collaborate with other members of Bement’s Leadership Team to advance Bement’s commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Provide leadership and vision in developing, implementing, assessing, and adapting a comprehensive strategy for DEIJ at Bement. 
• Evaluate school policies and procedures across all areas of the institution and recommend appropriate adjustments.
• In partnership with the Head of School and Director of Finance & Operations, leverage budget process and institutional advancement strategies to align resource allocation with DEIJ priorities and pursue established goals.
• Lead DEIJ Task Force of 6-8 colleagues in their ongoing work, including training of faculty and staff in DEIJ-related content, skills, and practice.
• Create and track accountability and performance measures of DEIJ related initiatives, and set data-driven goals to help drive progress. 
• Promote intercultural understanding, a sense of belonging and rightful place in the community through activities, training, supervision, and interpersonal communication.
• Contribute leadership in efforts to attract, retain, and support students and employees from diverse backgrounds, including serving on hiring committees and assessing and adjusting onboarding practices for all community members. 
• Coordinate student and family affinity groups and alliances (including Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), BIPOC, Asian Heritage, Family Structures) with the support of other faculty members and external partners, as appropriate.
• Support teachers in updating curriculum maps to accurately reflect lessons and content that integrate Learning for Justice's Social Standards in K-9 curriculum. 
• Provide training for and partner with Residential Life team to develop and integrate DEIJ programming specific to Bement’s boarding population.
• Collaborate with Division Heads and other employees to develop curriculum and programming to reinforce Bement’s core values and DEIJ priorities across all areas of student life, including all-school events like mini-term, MLK Day, etc.   
• Serve as a resource for faculty, staff, and parents when concerns pertaining to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice arise.
• Communicate with families and other caregivers about Bement’s DEIJ practices.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

To Apply
Submit a letter of interest, updated resume, and list of three professional references* via email to Toni Costa: tcosta@bement.org.  
 
*References will only be contacted with the candidate’s permission.

Math Teacher - beginning September 2023

The Bement School, a kindergarten through ninth grade coeducational day and boarding school
in historic Deerfield, Massachusetts, seeks a full-time math teacher to join our upper school
faculty. Candidates should possess experience teaching Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, and
Geometry in a middle or high school setting. Candidates must have excellent written and
verbal communication skills, be enthusiastic about inspiring and motivating middle school
students, and be eager to collaborate. This position could include coaching and other
assignments consistent with an independent middle school setting. Housing, with residential
life responsibilities, is a possibility.

The Bement School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and intentionally fosters community members of diverse backgrounds,
ethnicities, nationalities, and perspectives.

The candidate should be:

● a motivated, dedicated educator eager to collaborate across grade levels, 6-9.
● knowledgeable about child development and learning styles
● flexible, with a sense of humor and joy in working with children
● committed to individual and professional growth and to working on a team
● ready to cultivate relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and a wider community
● familiar with, and motivated by, the challenges and opportunities of being part of an independent boarding school community

A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree and at least three years teaching experience
are preferred. Bement is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who represent diversity
for the school are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, and three professional letters of reference to:

Amie Keddy
Upper School Head
The Bement School
P.O. Box 8
Deerfield, MA 01342
akeddy@bement.org

The Bement School is a kindergarten through grade nine day and boarding school in historic Deerfield, Massachusetts. Bement serves a locally and globally diverse student body of both day students from the Pioneer Valley and southern Vermont and New Hampshire, as well as boarding students from many different international locations and US states, and has long provided a rigorous, yet warm, learning environment for our students.

Bement is seeking highly qualified substitute teachers to join a vibrant learning community. This position is a part-time, as needed, and on-call position working throughout the school. Successful candidates may work at all levels as a classroom or specialist teacher from kindergarten through grade 9. 

Desired qualifications:

• Prior work experience with children from grades K-9 in an educational setting
• Enjoys working with children and brings a sense of humor
• Exhibits flexibility

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. This job description reflects administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Employment is conditional on an acceptable CORI and a National Criminal Background check. 

Bement is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and candidates who represent diversity for the school are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply:

Please email a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references to: 

Toni Costa, Executive Assistant 
The Bement School 
PO Box 8 
Deerfield, MA 01342 
tcosta@bement.org

The Bement School is a kindergarten through grade nine day and boarding school in historic Deerfield, Massachusetts. Bement serves a locally and globally diverse student body of both day students from the Pioneer Valley and southern Vermont and New Hampshire, as well as boarding students from many different international locations and US states, and has long provided a rigorous, yet warm, learning environment for our students.

Bement is seeking part-time adjunct dorm parents to assist with the boarding program on the weekends. Adjuncts are typically scheduled for 6-hour shifts and will facilitate a pre-determined on or off campus weekend itinerary. A successful adjunct is able to engage a diverse group of students with a joyful attitude and appropriate expectations.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience working with youth at the middle school level
• Valid driver’s license with responsible track record of driving
• Flexibility and a sense of humor
   

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. This job description reflects administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Bement is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and candidates who represent diversity for the school are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply:
Please contact the Director of Residential Life, Meg O'Brien, at mobrien@bement.org.