Brooks School seeks candidates for the position of Teacher of History. This appointment will be effective July 1, 2020. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with résumé/CV and a statement of teaching philosophy.

The mission of Brooks School is to provide the most meaningful educational experience to our students. At Brooks, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status and other protected status. We strive to be a place where a diverse group of faculty and staff want to learn, grow, and do their best work in an effort to support all aspects of a Brooks student’s life, both in and out of the classroom. Our school thrives because of their hard work, initiative, dedication and compassion.

A full-time teaching position includes teaching four sections, coaching two sports/activities, residential and community responsibilities.

The successful candidate will:

• Have proficiency teaching all levels of History, including introductory and advanced.
• Work collaboratively with a grade-level team within the department to develop level curriculum that is consistent and coordinated across the four-year History curriculum.
• Instruct students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten the trajectory of their academic and career success.
• Possess enthusiasm to utilize technology to enhance instruction and student learning.
• Be committed to working in and fostering an inclusive community.
• Have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within the department.
• (Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred).

If interested, please send a short letter of introduction and a resume to Beth McNeff, director of human resources, at hr@brooksschool.org.

Brooks School seeks candidates for the position of Teacher of English. This appointment will be effective July 1, 2020. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with résumé/CV and a statement of teaching philosophy.

The mission of Brooks School is to provide the most meaningful educational experience to our students. At Brooks, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status and other protected status. We strive to be a place where a diverse group of faculty and staff want to learn, grow, and do their best work in an effort to support all aspects of a Brooks student’s life, both in and out of the classroom. Our school thrives because of their hard work, initiative, dedication and compassion.

A full-time teaching position includes teaching four sections, coaching two sports/activities, residential and community responsibilities.

The successful candidate will:

• Be proficient in the teaching of writing, both in a classroom setting and in one-on-one settings with students.
• Be skilled in teaching contemporary forms of communication such as different genres and mediums of writing, video creation, podcasts and audio recording, oral and visual presentation.
• Help students manage the reception and creation of multiple streams of information —digital and non digital — including the proper use of these resources.
• Teach textual analysis and close reading, with "text" being defined in a contemporary sense: any and all forms of writing, video and film, audio, or presentation, to name a few.
• Teach critical thinking skills and original-idea generation.
• Be committed to the idea of diversity in the classroom, including the creation of a diverse and varied reading list, and the acknowledgment and acceptance of our students' diversity of culture, gender, sexuality, as well as their educational, economic, and geographic backgrounds.
• Be able to incorporate the concept of creativity into the teaching of essential skills.
• Staff Brooks School's Writing Center a designated number of times per week to work one-on-one with students seeking help on written assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within the department

If interested, please send a short letter of introduction and a resume to Beth McNeff, director of human resources at hr@brooksschool.org.

Brooks School seeks candidates for the position of staff nurse. The per-diem position reports to the director of health services and is not eligible for benefits. The schedule consists of weekends (day and evenings) and a night shift during the week. Total hours will range from 12-20 hours.

The staff nurse will be responsible for the management of student health needs including medications, episodic care, wellness needs and all associated documentation. This also entails all appropriate communications regarding the student’s care. This position requires availability, sometimes on short notice, for various shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. This is an academic year position. This nurse will be asked to fill open shifts including holidays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES

• Follow specific shift duties as assigned, being flexible in meeting the needs of the Health & Wellness Center while recognizing that the position involves duties not solely confined to nursing.
• Obtain health histories, perform physical assessments and deliver care to students per Brooks Health & Wellness Center policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Identify and treat health disorders of students according to the standing orders. Communicate effectively with other members of the nursing staff, to assure continuity of care; consult with nurse practitioner or school physician regarding students' care, as appropriate.
• Follows through with orders provided by school physician or nurse practitioner.
• Collaborate with students’ outside physicians to establish plans of care.
• Assure that student health records are up-to-date in accordance with the Commonwealth of Mass. requirements for school health; document all aspects of care appropriately
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and a professional approach towards students, their families, faculty, staff, and all others involved in the wellbeing of the student.
• Provide appropriate student health education related to plan of care.
• Communicate, as necessary, with family members.
• Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases; report communicable diseases according to guidelines.
• Serve as a resource on health issues.
• Follow universal precautions when providing care.
• Administer medication according to the 5 Rights and document appropriately.
• Administer vaccines and documents appropriately.
• Counsel students concerning problems such as pregnancy, STDs and substance abuse, in order to facilitate responsible decision-making.
• Arrange to have needed supplies and equipment stocked and on hand.
• Coordinate outside appointments related to students' health care needs.
• Provide urgent care to Brooks Employees, as needed, including appropriate documentation of care provided.
• Be willing to be subjected to a background check.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform various tasks, as requested by manager
• Maintain continuing educations requirements, as required by licensing board
• Maintain continuing education credits, related to the field of adolescent medicine and school nursing
• Be CPR certified
• Maintain yearly Blood Borne Pathogen Training, as per OSHA guidelines, and annual concussion training

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Mass.
• Bachelor-prepared, nurse preferred
• Minimum two-year nursing experience
• Experience working with adolescent population, preferred
• School nursing experience, preferred
• Basic Microsoft Office (Excel) skills, required
• Communicate effectively with all school personnel
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work performed by the school nurse is physical and requires physical activity including, but not limited to, performing the following tasks:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to climb stairs to and from the Health & Wellness Center
• Ability to be on one’s feet for several hours at a time

If interested, please send a short letter of introduction and a resume to Beth McNeff, director of human resources at hr@brooksschool.org.

Reporting to the director of athletics and baseball head coach starting in March 2020, the assistant coach is responsible for assisting the head baseball coach in all aspects of the baseball program. This includes developing and mentoring athletes, participating in weekly practices, traveling to away games, working with the outfielders and pitching staff (depending on experience level), working with hitters during batting practice and fostering a healthy team environment. In addition, the assistant coach will need to be available to travel to Florida with the team from March 16 through March 22, 2020.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume assistant coaching responsibilities as designated by head coach Monday through Saturday, from late March to late May. Practices are typically in the late afternoon. 

• Communicate and collaborate daily with head coach in strategy, defensive concepts and batting techniques. 

• Encourage and motivate students individually, and as a team by encouraging a positive environment. 

• Assist the Head Coach with the administration of practices and attend all home and away games in the spring. 

• Possess and maintain a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of Brooks School. 


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A positive outlook with enthusiasm for the sport of baseball 

• A college degree with relevant experience coaching at the high school or college level 
and/or a successful personal background in competitive baseball 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with secondary school students 

• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept 

• Ability to pitch batting practice and/or ability to hit ground balls and fly balls 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills 

• A valid driver’s license 

• Pass background check, DOT physical and other references, as needed 


If interested, please send a short letter of introduction and a resume to Director of Athletics Bobbie Crump-Burbank at athletics@brooksschool.org.

Brooks School has lacrosse assistant coaching opportunities available with the 1st and 2nd girls teams in the 2019-2020 academic year. Reporting to the director of athletics and girls lacrosse head coach, assistant coaches are responsible for assisting in all aspects of the program.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attendance at all practices, home and away matches.
• Assist with or directly responsible for practice planning, organization and coaching.
• Encourage, support and motivate students-athletes individually and as a team.
• Work with Athletic Director to ensure all school and league policies are being implemented and followed.
• Possess and maintain a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of Brooks School.
• Attend to First Aid requirements as necessary.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years of experience coaching at a competitive level (collegiate, club, or high school)
• Strong background in the sport and the ability to demonstrate techniques
• Have a passion for both the sport and working with high school athletes
• Commitment to the academic success of student-athletes
• Experience in motivating players to achieve maximum levels of performance
• Evidence of ability to interact positively with student-athletes, parents, colleagues and the public
• Demonstration of effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be reliable, dependable, and value attention to detail
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to drive 14 passenger school busettes
• Pass background check and other references, as needed

If interested in a coaching position at Brooks School, please send a short letter of introduction and a resume to Director of Athletics Bobbie Crump-Burbank at athletics@brooksschool.org.

This assistant coach position for the girls 2nd tennis team is a part-time, winter season appointment starting in March 2020 and reporting to the Director of Athletics. The coaching schedule is a six-days-a-week commitment typically consisting of four practices and two matches per week. Practice times vary but tend to last between 90 minutes and two hours. Match length will vary depending on home or away and the opponent.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The girls 2nd assistant tennis coach is responsible for supporting various aspects of the tennis program, such as program development, training, and coaching team members. The coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Brooks School.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Possess and maintain a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of Brooks School
• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept
• Coaching experience
• Effective leadership, coaching and recruiting skills
• Good communication skills with players, parents, and the athletic department
• A valid driver’s license (to drive team to away games, if possible)

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Encourage, train, and coach the participants in the girls tennis program (grades 9-12).
• Plan and execute all training sessions.
• Represent Brooks School and the girls tennis program in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship.
• This is a PAID position.

If interested, please send resume to Roberta Crump-Burbank, Director of Athletics or call (978) 725-6210.