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Thayer Academy seeks a full time Human Resources Director. Reporting to the Chief Financial and Operations Officer, the Human Resources Director is responsible for designing and implementing strategy, oversight and day-to-day management to ensure that Thayer’s mission is upheld in its culture, practices and people. This role has oversight over talent management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, federal and state law compliance, policy and procedure development and advising leadership and employees on a full range of human resource matters.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Supports the mission and culture of Thayer by contributing to the development and strengthening of a diverse, inclusive, positive and supportive learning community.
• Serves as a leader on campus by developing strong relationships with senior leadership as well as faculty and staff at all organizational levels throughout the campus community.
• Supports the full-cycle of talent management functions from development of job descriptions, recruitment process/candidate experience, selection and offer and onboarding of new hires.
• Manages and participates in all hiring and termination processes.
• Establishes and implements a process to review hiring and retention with a focus on maintaining a diverse workforce.
• Develops and maintains an onboarding process in cooperation with key departments across campus to ensure a smooth transition for all new hires.
• Designs and implements a school-wide performance management process in partnership with senior administrators and other key stakeholders.
• Writes, reviews, implements and maintains personnel policies and procedures in compliance with state and federal law, as well as industry best practices.
• Works with managers and employees to resolve employee relations matters, investigates issues of potential misconduct, policy violations or other disciplinary matters and makes recommendations to leadership.
• Serves on committees, work groups and advisory boards as necessary.
• Provides oversight and supervision to the Benefits Administrator.
• Performs other human resource related functions as needed.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in management, business or related field required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of Human Resources experience, preference for experience in education or related field.
• Profession in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Profession in Human Resources (SPHR) or similar certification preferred.
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Familiarity and ability to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and state laws and regulations.
• Ability to handle confidential information with great discretion.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

About Thayer Academy
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 diverse community, who love working with young people, who thrive when engaged in multiple arenas of school life, and who welcome professional growth.

Located next to Braintree's historic district and just up the hill from the MBTA’s final Red Line stop is the historic 34-acre campus of Thayer Academy. Since 1877, our coeducational day school for grades 5-12 has been a dynamic learning environment in which each student is affirmed, supported, and challenged to grow and meaningfully achieve as young scholars, athletes, artists and leaders. Thayer continues to be a place where tradition and innovation meet, and where students form lifelong relationships with one another and with inspiring teachers who care deeply about their students' personal growth and academic success.

Thayer is rooted in the intentionally holistic education of our students, who are viewed as whole individuals with affinities and talents in many areas. Unique to Thayer, because of deliberately coordinated scheduling, it is possible to be both a varsity athlete and sing on stage in the school musical--students here are not forced to choose one path or another. There is a supportive and collaborative camaraderie that pervades our halls and campus--one where students view their classmates as partners, encouraging one another to discover their hidden talents and develop them into lifelong strengths.

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 and supportive through a robust array of professional development opportunities.

Application Information

• Please click here to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, educational philosophy statement, and the names and contact information for three to five references including two present or past supervisors.
• 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.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist with all admissions events including Open Houses, receptions, school fairs, and other outreach efforts  
• Host and Interview students and parents visiting campus; read and assess applications; and meet with admissions committees
• Support the school in BIPOC student candidates and parents
• Foster and maintain with sending organizations such as Steppingstone, ABC, etc.
• Continue to nurture relationships with Boston schools such as Beacon Academy, Mother Caroline Academy, Nativity Prep, Epiphany 
• Involvement with Thayer DEI organizations and efforts on campus to connect with recruitment efforts 
• Engage in ongoing admissions professional development with AISNE, EMA, etc. 
• Serve as an athletic coach for one or more seasons

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree required 
• 2-5 years admissions related experience at the Middle School or Secondary School level preferred
• Experience in outreach and developing relationship with organizations, schools, and community groups, especially in non-traditional areas
• Passion for working with Middle and High School adolescents, with an ability to build relationships
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in relationships with members of the school community
• Comfort and experience with technology in a educational setting
• Experience in working with data to drive admission efforts
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a collaborative department
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively with students and families

Application Information

Please email your resume, cover letter, educational philosophy statement, and the names and contact information for three references including two present or past supervisors to Jon White, Director of Admissions (jwhite@thayer.org).

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Chief Communications, Marketing, and Planning Officer reports directly to and partners with the Head of School in the development, organization, and execution of the School’s marketing, positioning, internal and external communications, and strategic planning.

The Chief Communications, Marketing, and Planning Officer will lead the Communications Team, serve as a thought and visioning partner to the Head of School and Thayer’s Senior Leadership Team, and will work closely across all offices of the school, serving as the standard bearer of the School’s brand and messaging and a key driver of the School’s planning efforts. This individual partners with key stakeholders to ensure that Thayer’s communications and events are executed in a way that maximizes meaningful relationship building and advances the vision and mission of the School.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Capturing the voice and vision of the Head of School and Thayer’s mission/culture/differentiating value proposition in written outreach and communications to Thayer’s constituents, including prospective families, Trustees, current students/families, alumni, donors, and neighbors.
2. Creating and implementing comprehensive marketing and communications strategies, plans, and roadmaps to reinforce and elevate Thayer’s leadership, strategic vision, reputation, and more. This includes conducting and interpreting research and leading efforts to enhance Thayer’s presence in local, regional, and national/international media.
3. Overseeing the Communications team and operation; working in collaboration with select communications and strategic/leadership consultants; acting as point person for all crisis communications, media inquiries, and media engagement.
4. Overseeing the messaging, execution, and design of all school publications, advertising and marketing (including print materials such as the Thayer Magazine, school viewbook, and brochures; social media; and Thayer’s website) particularly in support of Admissions and Development, as well as maintaining, updating and enforcing overall brand/school style guidelines.
5. In partnership with the Development and Admissions teams, ensuring all social and programmatic events (leadership, family, alumni, development and admission) are well-planned and executed and imbued with Thayer’s distinct messaging, culture, and high levels of personal engagement.
6. Partnering with the Head of School and other key stakeholders on the development, implementation, and assessment of school-wide strategic initiatives, including a comprehensive strategic plan.
7. Working with the Head of School to manage select meetings and following up with administrators on all action items to ensure they are completed and that communication among offices is streamlined and clear.
8. Developing and maintaining relationships with other Head of School, Communications and Planning offices at peer institutions. Attending industry conferences as directed on behalf of the Head of School and providing briefings to the Board of Trustees and the senior leadership team when appropriate.
9. Working on special projects and tasks as assigned by the Head of School.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must have exceptional writing, organizational, and communication skills, as well as rich and diverse experience in project management. This person must also be collegial and comfortable working across functional disciplines, including regularly collaborating with the Board of Trustees, as well as senior faculty and staff from the admissions, development, business, academic, athletic, and student life focused offices.

Additionally, competitive applicants should have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred)
• At least 7 years’ experience in marketing and communications, preferably in independent schools
• Supervisory/managerial experience, preferably supervising a team in the field of communications, marketing, or related areas
• Strong understanding of new and emerging media and their marketing use
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices

Please click here to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, educational/professional philosophy statement, and the names and contact information for three to five references including two present or past supervisors.

Seeking a part-time junior graphic designer to join our communications team on a freelance, hourly basis. This position reports to the creative director.

Ideally, the junior graphic designer would work at least 1-2 days per week in our communications office on campus (Thayer Academy in Braintree). Possibility to work remotely for one or more additional days. Total of 15-25 hours per week.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Create/edit designs according to specifications/brand standards
• Work on multiple projects throughout the year (print, web, advertising, magazine layout/design, even possibly video editing)
• Improve design tasks and manage workflow

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of working experience as a graphic designer
• Experience with design software and graphics editing software - extensive InDesign experience is a must;  a good working knowledge with primary programs in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) 
• Experience with Premiere Pro and/or After Effects a big plus! 
• Good eye for design and detail
• Ability to work well within a small team
• Time management skills - ability to juggle many projects at once
• A talent for creativity and problem-solving
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
• To be successful as a junior graphic designer, you should be creative, hardworking, flexible with a broad skill set, and have a keen eye for detail. We value someone who is collaborative, a team-player, and open to learning and improving!

Application Information

To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of at least two references (including present or past supervisors) to tlim@thayer.org.

Seeking a temporary, part-time communications assistant to join our communications team. This position reports to the interim chief marketing and communications officer. 
This temporary position has an expected duration of approximately 2 months during the summer of 2022. Ideally, the communications assistant would work at least 1-2 days per week in person in our Communications office on campus (Thayer Academy in Braintree). Possibility to work remotely for one or more additional days. Total of 15-25 hours per week.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Updating the website (thayer.org) using Finalsite proprietary CMS
• Producing email communications using Finalsite proprietary email tool
• Coordinating content for emails and website updates with various departments throughout the school
• Organizing and sending honor roll lists to local newspapers 
• Administrative tasks to support the department as assigned by the interim chief marketing and communications officer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience and/or interest in digital marketing preferred
• Experience working in an educational setting preferred
• Experience with website content management systems, email marketing software, and Google Workspace (Google Docs, etc.)
• Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn)
• Experience with Google Analytics and SEO a plus
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
• Desired: excellent writing/editing skills, organizational skills, creativity, collaboration, ability to multitask and solve problems, a great sense of humor

Application Information

To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of at least two references (including present or past supervisors) to tlim@thayer.org.
 

Seeking an experienced, dynamic, team oriented 5th Grade teacher to provide coverage for long term family leave roughly Aug 24 - Dec 16. Reports to the Middle School Director.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Teach 5th grade English, Social Studies, and Math
• Serve as an advisor
• Apply practices in classroom and other settings that foster equity, inclusion and belonging among Thayer Academy community members
• Engage in ongoing professional development
• Lead self designed activities open to 5th-8th graders or serve as an athletic coach for one season

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree required, Masters (or higher) preferred in Education, English, Math or History, or related field
• 3-5 years teaching experience at the Middle School level preferred
• Passion for working with middle schoolers, and desire to build relationships
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the classroom, in curriculum, and in relationships with members of the school community
• High level of comfort and experience with technology in a educational setting
• Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department
• Ability to communicate and listen effectively with students and families

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Design Thinking or Project Based Learning curriculum development
• Experience with Responsive Classrooms or other SEL curriculum and training

Application Information

Please email your resume, cover letter, educational philosophy statement, and the names and contact information for three to five references including two present or past supervisors to mshiring@thayer.org attn: Galen Hamann, Middle School Director.

Reports To: Director of Facilities
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Overtime Eligible
Status Staff, Full-time, Benefited

SUMMARY
Provides for the general maintenance and HVAC oversight of buildings, and physical plant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Must be able to successfully perform all of the following duties and other duties as may be assigned.  Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Daily check of campus HVAC systems, to ensure proper temperature controls in classrooms and office space.
• Check school building control panel, and electric wiring to identify issues, and ensure that any obvious ones are seen to immediately.
• Inspect HVAC systems for problems or errors, and troubleshoot them in an immediate manner. Liaison with Academy HVAC vendors.
• Check the functionality of safety systems, including alarms, and ensure that they are properly set and reset as required.
• Perform minor fixes, including broken locks, and damages to walls or windows.
• Install necessary appliances and equipment, specifically in kitchens and cafeterias.
• Ascertain that any need for building repairs is communicated to the Director of Facilities.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and other plumbing equipment, and opens clogged drains, using appropriate tools;
• Maintains a clean and safe work area;
• Observes and promotes safe work practices and procedures at all times;
• Follows local, state, and OSHA regulations;
• Uses and wears safety and/or protective equipment, as appropriate;
• Adheres to proper cleaning methods, storage, and proper care of equipment and supplies;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Reports all accidents and/or potential hazards to the Director of Facilities immediately, or as soon as reasonably possible;
• Attends in-service training to develop and improve knowledge and skills of building service work;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities
• The ability to work all hours needed, including being called in for emergencies, which could include overtime.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in English and effectively communicate with other maintenance personnel and campus staff, faculty and visitors. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Certificate (GED).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current certifications in HVAC and basic electrical desired.  A valid Massachusetts driver’s license is required.  A background check is required and must be successfully completed before employment can be offered or started.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Because of the nature of the job, school maintenance workers may spend their entire working day outdoors in all types of weather. Workers should be comfortable with bending, stooping, kneeling and carrying large loads as part of their duties. Frequent walking, standing, lifting, up to approximately 50 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately 75 pounds may be required. Work is typically performed walking or standing. The environment also exposes the employee to potentially hazardous substances. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for diagnosing and repairing maintenance and mechanical problems; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards.

To apply: please send resumes to HR@thayer.org.