Careers

Leading by example in the classrooms and laboratories, on the playing fields, theater stages, dance floors, art studios, or behind the scenes, Thayer Academy's faculty and staff members continue the tradition of excellence, achievement, and inspiration that has characterized our school since its founding in 1877.

When you work at Thayer Academy, you join a warm community of students, parents, and colleagues who value not only academic achievement but also a supportive environment in which continual growth and learning is encouraged.

Thayer offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group life insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with match
Tuition remission (partial)
Discounted summer camp
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Thayer also provides faculty with robust professional development opportunities such as tuition support for graduate courses and year-long sabbatical and summer sabbatical programs for further growth and advancement. Thayer also encourages faculty to participate in the Teachers-as-Scholars Program.

Thayer teachers bring a variety of backgrounds and experiences to the classroom, and 68 percent of Thayer faculty have a master’s degree.

"The commitment to lifelong learning is a characteristic of great teachers, and Thayer's students are certainly fortunate that so many teachers, in remarkably varied ways, have pursued opportunities for professional development that have enriched the educational experience here at Thayer Academy."
Head of School Ted Koskores '70 P '10, '13

Open Positions

Upper School Science Teacher

Thayer Academy seeks a full-time Science Instructor for its Upper School (grades 9-12) to begin in August 2020. Candidates should have three to five years of high school science teaching experience and must be prepared to teach a range of science courses in the department. In 2017 the science department shifted to teaching an integrated approach to science for 9th and 10th grades. Students study units thematically, examining each topic through physical, biological, and chemical lenses. Candidates should be capable of conveying scientific thinking along with the required skills needed when addressing the integrated units.

Thayer Academy’s mission is “to inspire a diverse community of students to moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical excellence so that each may rise to honorable achievement and contribute to the common good.” In its hiring practices, Thayer Academy seeks candidates who come from a broad range of backgrounds and can contribute to a more diverse community, who love working with young people, who thrive when engaged in multiple arenas of the school’s life, and who welcome professional growth.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy to Highley Thompson, Upper School Director (hthompson@thayer.org).

Upper School English Teacher

Thayer Academy seeks a full-time English Instructor for its Upper School (grades 9-12) to begin in August 2020. Candidates should have three to five years of high school English teaching experience and must be prepared to teach a range of courses in the department, which focuses its curriculum on developing strong communicators. Thayer Academy's mission is “to inspire a diverse community of students to moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical excellence so that each may rise to honorable achievement and contribute to the common good.” In its hiring practices, Thayer Academy seeks candidates who come from a broad range of backgrounds and can contribute to a more diverse community, who love working with young people, who thrive when engaged in multiple arenas of school life, and who welcome professional growth.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy to Highley Thompson, Upper School Director (hthompson@thayer.org).

Upper School Librarian

Thayer Academy seeks a full-time Librarian for its Upper School (grades 9-12) to begin in August 2020. Thayer Academy’s mission is “to inspire a diverse community of students to moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical excellence so that each may rise to honorable achievement and contribute to the common good.” In its hiring practices, Thayer Academy seeks candidates who come from a broad range of backgrounds and can contribute to a more diverse community, who love working with young people, who thrive when engaged in multiple arenas of the school’s life, and who welcome professional growth.

The Upper School Librarian works as a member of the Southworth Library team to collaborate with classroom teachers on integrating research and information literacy skills, with an emphasis on inquiry-driven instruction. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with adolescents, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and a passion for collaboration.

The Upper School librarian provides after school coverage in the library and the anticipated hours for this position are 9:00 to 5:00.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Designs and teaches research and information literacy skills in collaboration with classroom teachers
Cultivates collaborative relationships with faculty and staff
Provides research support to students through one-on-one research appointments
Participates in the evaluation and maintenance of the library’s collection of print and electronic resources, in support of students’ academic and personal interests
Stays currents with trends in library services and instruction
Supervises the library, including providing coverage after school, and maintains an atmosphere that supports both collaboration and individual study
Creates resource guides and tutorials using a range of platforms
Provides readers’ advisory to students and faculty as requested
Develops and supports programs that engage members of the Thayer community
Contributes to tasks and projects related to all elements of the library program

Key qualifications

Master’s Degree in Library or Information Sciences or another related field of study
Experience teaching and/or working with adolescents is preferred
Commitment to ongoing professional development

Candidates interested in this position should submit a cover letter and resume to Sara Kelley-Mudie, Director of the Southworth Library (skelleymudie@thayer.org).

Head Groundskeeper

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE & POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities, the ideal candidate for Head Groundskeeper will have three or more years’ experience as a groundskeeper in a school environment. We need a self-starter, able to plan, schedule, and follow through on all aspects of grounds maintenance, campus-wide. In this position, you will manage campus landscaping and athletic field maintenance, according to the needs of each school event or athletic competition. You will ensure that the grounds are consistently kept in optimum condition.

LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

National criminal background check via CORI – Criminal Offender Record Information and FBI fingerprint clearance
Pesticide application license – in accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources – MDAR
Hoisting license preferred
Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OVERALL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Planning, scheduling, and implementation of methods, materials, and equipment used in the care of school grounds, in each season
Knowledge of timing for preparation of the grounds and playing fields according to the needs of each school event or athletic competition
Extensive experience in grounds maintenance procedures, including, but not limited to cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees, shrubs, grass, mowing, edging, raking, and weeding
Snow removal and vigilance in maintaining walkways and parking areas so they are free of snow and ice on a daily basis.
Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds keeping
Safe work procedures in the operation of hand tools, power tools, and grounds equipment.
Routine maintenance of grounds equipment; oil changes, tune-ups
Adherence to safety best practices and work methods; proper lifting techniques; health and safety regulations
Adherence to 3-year training cycle as required by MDAR for application of herbicides and other chemicals used in grounds maintenance
Install, maintain, and trouble-shoot irrigation systems and timers
Read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets
Safe and defensive driving practices and methods
Oral and written communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ATHLETIC FIELD

Extensive experience in procedures for proper care of athletic fields, including layout and lining according to the sport played on each field, in each season: football, cross country, soccer, field hockey, baseball, softball, track & field, lacrosse. The baseball field requires daily attention.
Fields must always be ready for practice and interscholastic competitions. This requires planning in coordination with the Facilities Director and the Athletics Department.
All playing fields are consistently in optimum condition, applying your extensive knowledge of layout, lining, and maintenance of both grass and turf fields.

Ability to

Utilize independent judgment in performing grounds maintenance and activities.
Mix and apply chemicals to control and eradicate weeds, insects, and other pests (requires MDAR license)
Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions/directions
Work cooperatively with others
Maintain routine records such as work orders, equipment repairs and maintenance, chemical application, irrigation schedules, and IPM documentation
Meet schedules and timelines
Perform heavy physical labor
Operate a variety of Academy vehicles and equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment

Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures exceeding 90 degrees at times
Regular exposures to fumes, dust, dirt, oil/grease, odors, heights, and loud noises
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Working on ladders and from heights
Occasional direct contact with the public, students, and other district staff
Working with or around machinery with moving parts

Physical Demands

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of maintenance and grounds equipment
Standing and walking for extended periods of time
Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform custodial and grounds duties
Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds
Occasional bending, kneeling, and crouching
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally

Hazards

Working with chemicals, tools, and powered machinery
Possible contact with blood borne pathogens and /or bodily fluids

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume to Julaine McInnis, Director of Finance & Operations, jmcinnis@thayer.org

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Thayer Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The Academy complies with and adheres to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws with respect to its employment practices. Thayer Academy does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin or ancestry, age, or disability, or any other category protected under state or federal law. This policy extends to recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, assignment, working conditions, promotions, transfers, termination, re-employment, education, tuition assistance, employee treatment, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. All employment-related decisions are made on a nondiscriminatory basis so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.

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