ENGLISH TEACHER

Berkshire School
Sheffield, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2024

Berkshire School is a co-ed boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 and post-graduates, dedicated to serving the best interest of the students and adults living within it. Our 400-acre campus is located at the base of Mount Everett (2,624 ft.) in Sheffield, Massachusetts, in the heart of the Berkshire Hills, a popular tourist destination for world-renowned arts and culture, health and wellness retreats and spectacular nature, including the Appalachian Trail, which is a short hike from campus.

Berkshire instills the highest standards of character and citizenship and a commitment to academic, artistic, and athletic excellence. Our community fosters diversity, a dedication to environmental stewardship, and an enduring love of learning.

Berkshire School strives to create a global community that reflects the world around us and the backgrounds, experiences, identities, genders, perspectives, races, religions and talents that each member brings to our school. We believe that a

diverse and inclusive community

supports and respects all cultures, ethnicities, languages, philosophies, political views and sexual orientations that exist within and beyond our school.

ENGLISH TEACHER
Berkshire School seeks to hire a dynamic, full-time Grade 9-12 English teacher beginning in the 2024-25 academic year. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of their discipline with the ability to develop critical thinking skills, foster engaging discussion, and hone the skills of writing, reading, and analysis. We are especially interested in candidates who have training in cultural competency and experience engaging questions of equity and justice with students. Candidates should demonstrate understanding and interest in pedagogy, collaboration, current scholarship, and professional development. In addition to teaching, applicants should expect to be actively involved in all aspects of the School's programs, including living in a dormitory and participating in the school's athletic and/or co-curricular programs as a coach or program director. A bachelor's degree in English or a closely related field is required and a master's degree or higher is desirable.

    BENEFITS

Berkshire offers a substantial and competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Some of the highlights are below:
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurance (Choice of PPO or HSA plans)
  • Retirement Plan through TIAA (5% match first 3-years, 10% after)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Support for Graduate Degree Studies (Faculty)
  • Professional Development Funding (Includes conferences, workshops, travel, etc.)
  • Full Day Student Tuition Remission at Berkshire for all admissible legal dependents
  • Reduced tuition at local independent schools (Indian Mountain School, Berkshire Country Day School)
  • Reduced tuition and priority enrollment at Undermountain Daycare (on-campus)
  • Kellogg Travel Grant (Annually awarded grants to support leisure travel)
  • Strom Grant (Funding available for faculty to travel, study in Asia)
  • Campus Housing
  • Access to Dining Hall
  • Use of athletic facilities and equipment (includes indoor exercise facilities and outdoor track)

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Berkshire School is a co-ed boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 and post-graduates, dedicated to serving...
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Hired Organization Address Sheffield, MA Full Time
Berkshire School is a co-ed boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 and post-graduates, dedicated to serving...
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Hired Organization Address Sheffield, MA Full Time
Berkshire School is a co-ed boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 and post-graduates, dedicated to serving...

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