Working at Bement
Our teachers, coaches, administrators, and staff work in concert to cultivate a learning community where both adults and students are challenged and inspired to lead meaningful lives. Bement is a welcoming, vibrant school, and we promote an inclusive environment that celebrates the differences among our staff members.
Educators at Bement develop deep bonds with students and are active across campus life, from teaching courses to advising students to coaching sports and heading a table during our family-style lunches. We seek candidates who want to dive into our community with passion, offering creative, experiential learning projects and driving new initiatives that elevate our school. We nurture young talent with brave ideas and hire seasoned veterans at the top of their game.
The Bement School is committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits plans, including, in some cases, housing for dorm parents on campus. Faculty have access to professional development opportunities, both on and off campus, and we actively seek to build and maintain a faculty and staff whose individual artistic, athletic, and literary passions enhance the educational environment for our whole community.
Bement is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and candidates who represent diversity for the school are strongly encouraged to apply.
Employment Opportunities
Elementary Teacher
The Bement School, a K-9 day and boarding school in the charming, historic village of Deerfield, is looking for an experienced elementary teacher to join students and faculty from all over the region and the world. 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. Candidates ready to embrace our uniquely diverse population should be:
- collaborative, motivated, dedicated educators
- knowledgeable about child 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
- eager to cultivate relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider community
- understanding of, and motivated by, the unique challenges and opportunities of working in an independent school
The successful candidate will embrace change, demonstrate flexibility, and balance the foundation of the past with the possibilities of the future. Candidates should be prepared to be fully immersed in our community, including involvement in our athletics and boarding programs. The school is currently undertaking a full review of curriculum and pedagogy in a continual effort to challenge and refine an already robust educational program, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the lower school’s trajectory for years to come.
The Bement School offers a competitive compensation package, including salary and benefits. On-campus housing may be available.
A master’s degree and at least three years of teaching experience preferred. The start date is August 2018.To apply, please forward a letter of interest, resume, and list of 3-5 professional references to the attention of Toni Costa, Executive Assistant, The Bement School at tcosta@bement.org.
Bement is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and candidates who represent diversity for the school are strongly encouraged to apply.