Working at Bement

The Bement School, a kindergarten through grade nine coeducational day and boarding school in historic Deerfield, Massachusetts, seeks a lower school teacher with a focus on grades K - 3 to join a vibrant learning community with students from all over the United States and the world.  Our students enjoy a rigorous, hands-on, multidisciplinary approach to learning that prepares students to be compassionate, respectful, and resilient global citizens.  

The Bement School intentionally fosters a community where members of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, nationalities, and perspectives actively share and grow together in a truly holistic learning environment. 

Desired qualifications:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree
• Three years teaching experience

Candidate should be:

• motivated, dedicated educators eager to collaborate across grade levels, divisions, and subjects
• knowledgeable about childhood development and learning styles
• flexible, with a sense of humor and joy in working with children
• experienced in project-based learning and prudent integration of technology
• committed to individual and professional growth and to working on a team 
• ready to cultivate relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider community
• familiar with, and motivated by, the unique challenges and opportunities of being part of an independent and boarding school community

The successful candidate will embrace collaboration, demonstrate flexibility, and balance the foundation of the past with the possibilities of the future. The Bement School offers a competitive salary, retirement program, and full benefits package. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.  

The Bement School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates who represent diversity for the school are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply:

Please email a letter of interest, updated resume, and list of three professional references via email to: 

Toni Costa, Executive Assistant 
tcosta@bement.org

The Bement School seeks a Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) to oversee day-to-day school operations, and manage the physical resources of the school. Reporting to the Head of School, and working closely with the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees, the DFO is a member of Bement’s Leadership Team, and a key strategic and thought partner for the Head of School.  

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Substantial experience in management or accounting, preferably in an academic setting.
• Managerial and supervisory experience, particularly in an independent school and/or nonprofit setting.
• A working knowledge of nonprofit accounting and finance essentials.
• Desire to build considerable expertise in the financial accounting, reporting, and modeling relevant to independent schools.
• Knowledge of human resources best practices as they pertain to hiring, supervision, and evaluation processes.
• Desire to become a key part of a vibrant community.
• Ability to respond actively and decisively to unexpected challenges with grace and confidence.
• Comfort with multitasking and prioritization of large and important projects.
• Strength of character, flexibility, adaptability, sense of humor, and desire and ability to be a role model to faculty, staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders in a highly visible position.

Responsibilities and duties of the Director of Finance and Operations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and maintain an annual operating budget and financial plans.
• Collaborate with the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees and the Head of School to manage Bement’s financial and physical resources.
• Lead and supervise a Business Office team that includes accounting and HR capacities.  
• Oversee several administrative and operational departments including Dining Services, Student Health Services, Buildings and Grounds, Housekeeping, Transportation, and Information Technology Services.
• Partner with the Director of Admission to manage annual re-enrollment and financial aid processes.
• In concert with the Head of School and the Leadership Team, establish and uphold all employment policies as delineated in Bement’s Employee Handbook.  
• Manage institutional assets and set strategic financial direction with an eye toward risk management and intergenerational equity.
• Develop, uphold, and advance an affirming, inclusive climate for all stakeholders in the Bement community.
• Serve as a leading voice in school-wide initiatives to articulate and advance the school’s mission, core values, and short- and long-term goals.
• Partner with other members of the senior administration to provide leadership, direction, and decision-making capacity for the entire Bement school community.
• Support the school and its leadership, publicly and privately.
• With support of school counsel and Head of School, as needed, evaluate, approve, and execute contracts.
• Oversee administration of employee benefits including retirement savings, and health, life, and disability insurance plans. 
• Serve as primary liaison to local officials and offices in maintaining a positive working relationship between the town and the school. 
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

The Bement School offers a competitive salary, retirement program, and full benefits package. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. 

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

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 not be contacted without the candidate’s permission.
 

The Bement School is a kindergarten through grade nine coeducational 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 Junior and Adventure Camp Counselors who have enthusiasm, flexibility and, of course, a love of working with children in both indoor and outdoor settings. This position is ideal for educators and anyone looking for experience working with and educating and/or mentoring children. Junior Camp Counselors provide a safe, engaging and enriching environment for our youngest campers, ages 4-6.

Adventure Camp Counselors embark on regular adventures with children ages 7-12 as they navigate a variety of activities throughout each day.  

Camp counselors will:

• Co-lead groups of 10-20 children in indoor, outdoor and field trip settings.
• Supervise campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.
• Maintain consistency in adhering to the daily camp schedule, policies and procedures.
• Be an active participant in all camp activities. 
• Organize and lead various small and large group activities,
• Assist Lifeguard with safety protocols while at the pool.
• Follow proper guidelines with regards to COVID protocols. 
• Assist in program areas such as nature play and exploration, sports and games, arts and crafts, and others as directed.

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.

Desired qualifications:

• Current First AID/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Lifeguard certification, if applicable
• 18 years old or older 
• At least 1 year experience working with children
• Pass CORI and SORI checks
• Ability to work with others and take direction
• Patience, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Must be able to carry heavy loads and traverse uneven, rough terrain
• Education and experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field
• Ability to be flexible, work independently as well as part of a team, strong interpersonal skills, and great time management skills.

Bement is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and candidates who represent diversity for the school are strongly encouraged to apply.
Camp Counselors should be available to work 40 hours a week from July 5, 2022 to August 5, 2022. Compensation is $15/hour depending on experience.

To apply:

Please email a letter of interest, resume and/or application, and a list of three references to: 

Jill Craig 
The Bement School
PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA  01342
jcraig@bement.org

The Bement School is a kindergarten through grade nine coeducational 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 a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) Coordinator whose primary goal will be to mobilize, educate, inspire, 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 locally and globally. The planned start date for this position is July 1, 2022. Interested candidates should review this complete position description.

Overview

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 Bement’s priorities in the DEIJ space. 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. Reporting to the Director of Student Experience and Inclusion and 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.  

Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. 

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 explaining interest and qualifications for the position, an updated CV, and contact information for three professional references* to Toni Costa by attaching each as separate files in an email to tcosta@bement.org.  

*Bement will not contact references without the candidate’s permission.

Deadline for submission is March 4, 2022.

The Bement School is a kindergarten through grade nine coeducational 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 a part-time Latin teacher to teach an introductory curriculum to fifth and sixth grade students. 

Desired qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Latin and/or education
• Strong ability to work with upper elementary/middle school students
• Flexibility, sense of humor, patience
• Experience in classroom management
• Comfortable using technology to enhance language learning and cultural exploration
• Ability to be flexible, work independently as well as part of a team, strong interpersonal skills, familiarization with EMR, excellent time management skills, superb written and oral communication skills, and a keen attention to detail

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
The Bement School
PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA  01342
tcosta@bement.org 

The Bement School is a kindergarten through grade nine coeducational 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 a lower school learning specialist for the 2022-2023 school year.

The lower school learning specialist will have a thorough understanding of reading pedagogy and knowledge of a variety of instructional resources and practices to support readers below, on, and above grade level. Candidates should also have experience with reading and interpreting educational assessments and working with teachers, parents, and outside clinicians to develop learning profiles to support students in the classroom. Close collaboration with teachers, parents, and administration is essential. Experience with a variety of reading assessments and research based intervention programs is desirable. 

The lower school learning specialist will provide individualized and small group instruction in literacy to identified students and will assist teachers with differentiating instruction. The learning specialist may also provide support for students in mathematics and executive function skills. Participation in the life of the school may include all school, divisional, and committee meetings, as well as other duties as assigned.

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.

Desired qualifications:

• Teaching experience required
• Masters degree preferred
• Orton-Gillingham or Wilson training
• Experience working in the field of learning disabilities
• Experience navigating special education in local school districts
• Strong communication skills around sensitive issues with parents, teachers, and students

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: 

Anna Casey
Lower School Head
The Bement School
PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA 01342
acasey@bement.org

The Bement School is a kindergarten through grade nine coeducational 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 a full-time Dining Services Associate. Primary responsibilities include preparing food utilizing recipes and/or product directions, operating a variety of kitchen utensils to cook, serve, and store food; cleaning and sanitizing workstations and equipment following regulatory rules and procedures; serving food as needed; interacting with students, staff, and faculty in the serving and dining area; assisting students with spills and breakage during meal service; breaking down food stations and preparing leftover food for storage; assisting Dining Services Assistants with cleaning serving areas in the dining hall, as needed.

Desired qualifications:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar capacity preferably with direct knowledge of independent schools
• Serv-Safe certificate required
• Demonstrated knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, and food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures
• Working knowledge of food service equipment
• Proficient at using email and the internet
• Must be able to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously and work well under limited time constraints
   

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

Bill Pete
The Bement School
PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA  01342
bpete@bement.org

 

The Bement School is a kindergarten through grade nine coeducational 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 coeducational 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Bement School is a kindergarten through grade nine coeducational 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 per diem Registered Nurses for all shifts including days, afternoon/evenings, weekend days, and weekend evenings. 

The School Nurse will utilize the nursing process, professional nursing standards, and school protocols to provide individualized health care and education to students including triage, screening, assessment and interventions for acute and chronic conditions, medication administration, and care for sport-related injuries. The School Nurse will provide concussion management in guidance of the concussion protocol including facilitation of the return to learn plan and delegation of the return to play plan. The School Nurse possesses the skills and ability to provide immediate treatment and respond in an emergent situation. The School Nurse will coordinate care with the school medical director for boarding students and perform tests and other procedures as ordered by the MD/DO. The School Nurse will assist with health and wellness curriculum development. The School Nurse will provide weekend medication administration and support residential life with on-call weekend nursing triage. The School Nurse will maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional standards towards students, their families, and employees involved in the health and care of the student.

Desired qualifications:

• Nursing degree from an accredited school.
• At least one year of clinical nursing experience, pediatrics or adolescents in a health care or school setting required.
• Boarding school experience is preferable.
• A valid Massachusetts RN license, BSN preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to be flexible, work independently as well as part of a team, strong interpersonal skills, familiarization with EMR, excellent time management skills, superb written and oral communication skills, and a keen attention to detail.
   

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: 

Bill Pete
The Bement School
PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA  01342
bpete@bement.org