Careers

Thayer Academy is seeking a dynamic and engaging Business/Finance/Entrepreneurship Teacher for a one-year position.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and teach multiple foundational business/finance classes in conjunction with the Assistant Head of School for Academics, visiting scholars and consultants. Topics for these classes will include concepts and tools in business and financial accounting; business analytics; ethics and the legal landscape; marketing; business planning and operations. This will involve summer planning work.
• Teach 1-2 section(s) of Thayer’s Entrepreneurship class.
• Develop and lead experiential co-curricular/after school business/entrepreneurship program offerings.
• Partner with key administrators on building external partnerships and connections to support business classes, programs.
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of Upper School students.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (Master's or higher preferred) in business or a related field; 5 years of work experience in industry.
• Teaching experience, particularly in an independent school setting, is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver new programs or projects.
• Ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff and adolescent student population and a demonstrated commitment to inclusion and belonging.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle ambiguity.
• Experience and commitment to collaboration.
• Focused ability to drive results and an entrepreneurial self-starting spirit.
• Exceptional communication, relationship building and organizational skills.

Application Information

• Thayer Academy has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Head of School, Chris Fortunato, and Assistant Head of School for Academics, Peter Brooks), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Zack Lehman at zack@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please do not contact the school directly.

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Thayer Academy is seeking an experienced, passionate, and team-oriented full-time Director of our Middle School Collaborative Design Lab program and teacher in the IDEA (Innovate, Explore, Design Arts) department. This position reports to the Middle School Director.

What You'll Do

• Lead our Collaborative Design Lab program - which seeks to ensure students and teachers participate in creative, hands-on experiences in line with the maker education philosophy, and are equipped to bring their own creative problem-solving skills and building abilities to their broader academic experiences and includes 4 lab spaces- CDL, Innovation Lab, Digital Media Lab, and Audio Lab

• Teach Middle School students- 2- 8th grade Arts elective, skills-based workshops during intersession classes 
• Lead our CDL elective course offerings (which currently include TATV, From Drawing to Making, and  Build Your Own) and teach one elective each trimester
• Provide student-led learning opportunities in the CDL, such as drop-in workshops and open-making times during Extra Help periods
• Collaborate with the Media Lab Director, MS IDEA Teachers, and US CDL Director
• Collaborate with teachers to support the integration of CDL skills/techniques/processes in their core curricula 
• Oversee the budget for the CDL
• Support and monitor the use of the Collaborative Design Lab, Innovation Lab, Media Lab, and Audio Lab and the resources within these
• Serve as an advisor 
• Lead one afternoon program in the arts for one or more seasons or coach an afternoon sport. 
• Apply practices in the classroom and other settings that foster equity, inclusion, and belonging among Thayer Academy community members
• Engage in ongoing professional development

What We’re Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree required, Masters (or higher) preferred in Education or Arts, Technology or a related field 
• 3+ years of teaching experience at the Middle School or Secondary School level 
• Maker Space or Design Lab knowledge and experience
• Experience with teaching programming, physical computing, or robotics
• Design Thinking knowledge and experience
• Experience using the Adobe Suite (ex. Premiere Pro/Rush, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dimension)
• Passion for working with adolescents and desire to build relationships
• 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 an educational setting
• Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and families

What You Will Love

• Developing your skills alongside an experienced Middle School Director, faculty, and leadership team.
• Access to 4 creation labs- innovation lab, collaborative design lab, digital media lab, and audio lab
• Robust Resources, Tools, and Budget at your disposal
• An opportunity to draw on your own experiences, as well as learn and teach new skills, supporting your professional development
• Access to professional development opportunities to expand your knowledge and build your program 
• Executing a variety of tasks during the day to keep you engaged and motivated
• Working with young people who thrive when engaged in multiple arenas of school life and a community that welcomes professional growth. 
• Engage in strategies and ideas in collaboration within a community from a broad range of backgrounds and can contribute to a diverse organizational culture
• Competitive salary and benefits

Compensation

• $75,000 - $95,000

Apply Today

To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.

Thayer Academy is seeking an experienced, passionate, and team-oriented full-time teacher of the arts to provide coverage for long-term family leave, roughly from late April to late June. This position reports to the Middle School Director.

What you'll do

• Teach 3 sections of 8th grade movie-making
• Teach a Build Your Own elective in the CDL
• Support and monitor the use of the Collaborative Design Lab, Media Lab, and Audio Lab as able
• Supervise students during study hall, recess, lunch
• Apply practices in the classroom and other settings that foster equity, inclusion, and belonging among Thayer Academy community members
• Engage in ongoing professional development

What you'll love

• Developing your skills alongside an experienced Middle School Director, faculty, and leadership team.
• An opportunity to draw on your own experiences, as well as learn and teach new skills, supporting your professional development
• Executing a variety of tasks during the day to keep you engaged and motivated
• Working with young people who thrive when engaged in multiple arenas of school life and a community that welcomes professional growth. 
• Engage in strategies and ideas in collaboration within a community from a broad range of backgrounds and can contribute to a diverse organizational culture
• Competitive salary 

Who we’re looking for

• A bachelor’s degree required, Masters (or higher) preferred in Education or Arts, Technology or a related field 
• Experience using movie-making/editing software such as Premier Pro/plus or iMovie
• 3+ years of teaching experience at the Middle School or Secondary School level preferred
• Maker Space or Design Lab knowledge and experience
• Passion for working with adolescents and desire to build relationships
• 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 an educational setting
• Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and families 

Compensation

$1,000 a week. Anticipated assignment 6 weeks

Apply Today

To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.

Thayer Academy is seeking an experienced, passionate, and team-oriented full-time teacher of the arts and leader in arts technology. This position reports to the Middle School Director.

What you'll do

• Teach two 8th grade Arts electives each trimester (possibilities include Fall- Graphic Design, photography, architecture, fashion design, Winter- Digital Music, Spring Movie Making, or Theatrical Design) 
• Run Sound and AV for our performance and gathering spaces
• Enable students to utilize the audio lab for podcasts, and sound recording
• Teach an introduction to movie-making elective
• Teach skills-based workshops during Intersession
• Support and monitor the use of the Collaborative Design Lab, Media Lab, and Audio Lab as able
• Apply practices in the classroom and other settings that foster equity, inclusion, and belonging among Thayer Academy community members
• Engage in ongoing professional development

What you'll love

• Developing your skills alongside an experienced Middle School Director, faculty, and leadership team.
• Access to 4 creation labs- innovation lab, collaborative design lab, digital media lab and audio lab
• An opportunity to draw on your own experiences, as well as learn and teach new skills, supporting your professional development
• Executing a variety of tasks during the day to keep you engaged and motivated
• Working with young people, who thrive when engaged in multiple arenas of school life, and a community that welcomes professional growth. 
• Engage in strategies and ideas in collaboration within a community from a broad range of backgrounds and can contribute to a diverse organizational culture
• Competitive salary 

Who we’re looking for

• A bachelor’s degree required, Masters (or higher) preferred in Education or Arts, Technology or a related field 
• Experience using movie-making/editing software such as Premier Pro/plus or iMovie
• 3+ years of teaching experience at the Middle School or Secondary School level preferred
• Maker Space or Design Lab knowledge and experience
• Passion for working with adolescents and desire to build relationships
• 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 an educational setting
• Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and families 

Compensation

• $62,520 to $70,350

Apply Today

To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.

Thayer Academy’s Upper School seeks a collaborative, student-focused Computer Science teacher. This full-time position includes instructing four classes, advising (or co-advising) a small group of students, and participating in the life of the school with students through coaching and/or supervising student activities. This position is a salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 10-month position. Upper School teachers report to the Upper School Dean of Faculty.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Computer Science including introductory programming in C++, AP Computer Science (Java), and a standard Data Structures course in Java. 
• Potentially teach AP/honors Mathematics.
• Potentially teach Robotics course/ lead Robotics after school program.
• Advise (or co-advise) a group of 8-10 students.
• Contribute to the school community as an athletic coach (preferred) and/or leader of student activities.
• Apply inclusive classroom practices that value the humanity of all students.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or related field

• 3-5 years of teaching experience at the high school level

• Passion for working with adolescents 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 an educational setting

• Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department

• Commitment to building a reflective teaching practice and an innovative approach to classroom pedagogy 

• Interest in engaging in ongoing dialogue with division leadership, department head, and colleagues about best teaching and learning practices

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, their families, and colleagues

Application Information

• To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.

Thayer Academy is a member of a small consortium of day schools in the University of Pennsylvania’s Independent School Teaching Residency Program (ISTR).  We seek dynamic candidates to fill two Teaching Fellowship positions(Middle School and High School)  starting in June 2025.

UPenn Fellows commit to teach and participate fully in all phases of school life for two years while working toward a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. Fellows work closely with a mentor teacher in their academic discipline to develop and revise the curriculum. Fellows also engage in the Thayer community through coaching, advising, and various campus events. This program provides an innovative curriculum taught by a combination of Penn’s Graduate School of Education faculty and senior administrators from cohort schools and is designed to attract and train some of the most promising aspiring teachers Students in the Independent School Teaching Residency (ISTR) program belong to a collaborative cohort of teaching fellows from partner schools, attending several on-site sessions each year either at UPenn or other consortium schools. Applicants must meet the GPA requirements specified by the Penn GSE program to receive an offer and gain admission into the ISTR program. 

Degree Offered: Thayer Academy ISTR teaching fellows pursue a two-year Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) at Penn during their tenure.  

Roles & Responsibilities

• Thayer Academy hires ISTR fellows for a two-year position in a range of academic disciplines in our Middle and Upper Schools. At Thayer, ISTR fellows: 

• Enjoy the professional support of both academic and administrative mentors. Mentors offer periodic observation, regular meetings, and professional development opportunities in a collaborative setting.

• Direct classroom teaching experience; teach a modified teaching schedule (typically teaching two sections in year 1 and three sections in year 2).

• Engage in many aspects of campus life, including coaching, advising, and supporting student activities, clubs, or organizations.

• Join other new faculty in regular programming and training for all new faculty and staff on campus as well.

•  Participate in the graduate education component of the program (please visit the Penn site for more information) which includes: (1) online work with the cohort of Penn ISTR fellows; (2) one week of an on-site program at Penn each summer; and (3) three weekends of programming throughout the academic year at one of the consortium schools with faculty from Penn and partner schools.  

• Receive a salary, rent-free campus (or near-campus) housing, and majority tuition contribution by Thayer. 

• The salary range for this position is $36,500 - $38,000 annually. Thayer offers exceptional benefits and a warm and supportive culture.

Application Information

• To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.

Thayer Academy’s Upper School seeks a student-focused collaborator to teach in its Upper School History Department. This full-time position includes instructing four classes, advising a small group of students, and participating in the life of the school with students through coaching and/or supervising student activities. This position is a salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 10-month position. Upper School teachers report to the Upper School Dean of Faculty.

What You Will Do

• Teach four sections of History, ranging from World History (we offer a two-year World History curriculum), US History, and possible senior semester-based electives.
• Advise a group of 8-10 students.
• Apply practices in the classroom and other settings that foster equity, inclusion, and belonging among Thayer Academy community members. 
• Serve as an athletic coach for one or more seasons (preferred).
• Participate in ongoing professional development and engage in growth opportunities.

Who We Are Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree required, Masters (or higher) preferred in Education, History, or related field 
• 3-5 years of teaching experience at the high school level preferred
• Passion for working with adolescents, 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 an educational setting 
• Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department 
• Ability to communicate and listen effectively with students and families 
• Commitment to building a reflective teaching practice and an innovative approach to classroom pedagogy
• Interest in engaging in ongoing dialogue with division leadership, department head, and colleagues about best teaching and learning practices
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, their families, and colleagues

Compensation

• $70,898 - $83,346

Application Information

• To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.

Thayer Academy’s Upper School seeks a student-focused collaborator to teach in its Upper School Math Department, for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time academic year (mid-August to mid-June) position includes instructing four Math classes (e.g. Algebra, Geometry, Calculus) and participating in the life of the school with students through advising, coaching, and/or supervising student activities.

What You Will Do

• Teach a combination of Math classes to 9th-12th graders (4 classes total). Possible courses could include Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus.
• Advise a group of 8-10 students.
• Apply practices in the classroom and other settings that foster equity, inclusion, and belonging among Thayer Academy community members. 
• Serve as an athletic coach for one or more seasons (preferred).
• Participate in ongoing professional development and engage in growth opportunities.

Who We Are Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree required, Master's (or higher) preferred in Education, Math, or related field 
• 3-5 years of teaching experience at the high school level preferred
• Ability to teach Computer Programming
• Passion for working with adolescents, 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 an educational setting 
• Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department 
• Ability to communicate and listen effectively with students and families 
• Commitment to building a reflective teaching practice and an innovative approach to classroom pedagogy
• Interest in engaging in ongoing dialogue with division leadership, department head, and colleagues about best teaching and learning practices
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, their families, and colleagues

Compensation

• $70,898 - $83,346

Application Information

• To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.

Thayer Academy’s Upper School seeks a student-focused collaborator to teach in its Upper School Science Department, for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time academic year position includes instructing science classes, including Integrated Science, and participating in the life of the school with students through advising, coaching, and/or supervising student activities.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of science, ranging from Integrated Science (grades 9 and 10) to upper-level chemistry, physics, and engineering.
• Advise a group of 8-10 students.
• Contribute to the school community as an athletic coach (preferred) and/or leader of student activities.
• Apply inclusive classroom practices that value the humanity of all students.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and engage in growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Physical Sciences or a related field; a strong background in other science fields
• 3-5 years of teaching experience at the high school level
• Passion for working with adolescents 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 an educational setting
• Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department
• Commitment to building a reflective teaching practice and an innovative approach to classroom pedagogy 
• Interest in engaging in ongoing dialogue with division leadership, department head, and colleagues about best teaching and learning practices
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, their families, and colleagues

Application Information

• To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.

The Donor Systems Manager, reporting directly to the Director of Advancement Services, will provide oversight to all donor information systems for the Thayer Academy Advancement and Engagement office, a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Responsible for reporting and analysis of data, gift processing, and acknowledgments, as well as managing data import, data entry, data extraction, data integrity, and other related activities. The Donor Systems Manager will work closely with the Thayer Academy Business Office, the Registrar, and the Information Technology team to ensure the proper flow of information across the Thayer Academy campus.

Roles & Responsibilities

Systems Management

• Manages the Raiser’s Edge fundraising database of approximately 20,000 constituent records. Maintaining data integrity, remaining up to date on all system updates, and working closely with gift officers to ensure data and actions collected from donors are recorded in their records.
• Manages the process of maintaining and updating the database including, but not limited to, performing regular quality checks, annual new student family uploads, obtaining and maintaining constituent email addresses, return address corrections, and periodic audits of donor files and database records.
• Manages the processing of gifts and pledges into the donor database, including employee payroll withdrawal, in-kind donations, event registrations, tributes, and all online giving; ensuring accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Analyzes gifts and constituent data to determine and ensure that donor intent is honored and that all coding conforms to proper protocol and legal requirements.
• Manages the month-end process, troubleshooting and auditing data as well as performing a monthly reconciliation review with the Business Office.
• Ensures the generation of acknowledgments for all gifts entered, within 24-48 hours of gift receipt in off-peak times.
• Manages the pledge fulfillment process including generating pledge reminders twice a year, working with gift officers on follow-up with donors, and conducting a monthly pledge review to ensure all monthly gifts have been received, recorded, and acknowledged properly.
• Works with gift officers to maintain donor files, both paper and electronic, in an organized manner. 
• Strategizes with the appropriate staff lead to manage the production of scheduled and on-demand targeted mailing lists, and data pulls in a timely fashion for events, direct mail, email, and other communications campaigns.

Reporting Functions

• Strategizes with Senior Management on a suite of reports to reflect the ongoing success and outcomes of all development efforts. Creates and generates scheduled and on-demand reports in a timely fashion, including the daily gift reports and weekly one-page updates, and anticipates reporting needs for key meetings including those of the Board of Trustees, Development Committee, and Alumni Board.
• Works with the Director of Advancement Services on the creation, compilation, and editing of all fiscal year-end reports to be included in the Annual Report within two weeks of the close of the fiscal year.
• Works with matching gift companies when necessary to retrieve gifts, make inquiries, complete documentation, and resolve problems.
• Works with the Director of Advancement Services on the creation, review, and update of gift processing policies and procedures.
• Develops reports and manages the regular distribution of event data: invitation responses, ticket purchases, invoicing sponsorship pledges.

Other Duties 

• Manages the creation of all name tags for special events
• Attends and assists with all Development Special Events (occasionally on weekends or evenings)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required
• Experience in data management or related activity with proven accuracy and efficiency preferred
• Experience in relationship databases, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge fundraising database experience is the most preferred
• Microsoft Office proficiency with an emphasis in Word, Excel, and Google and competency in mail merges
• Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner and in collaboration with others
• Able to work with and process information in an analytical fashion
• Strong math and computer competency required
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational capabilities

Compensation

• $80,000 to $85,000

Application Information

• To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.

Thayer Academy in Braintree, MA seeks a private voice teacher to provide private lessons for 5th through 12th grade students during the school day. Teachers specializing in theater, contemporary (pop/rock), jazz, and classical styles are encouraged to apply.

Hours

Part-time position. Hours per week depend on enrollment. Lessons are taught during student’s free periods throughout the school day. We strive to schedule students in succession, the schedule may vary.  Current available studio times are:

• Tuesdays 7:55 AM-3:30 PM
• Wednesdays 8:00 AM-2:35 PM
• Thursdays 7:55 AM-3:30 PM
• Fridays 8 AM-3:20 PM

Roles & Responsibilities

• Teach private voice lessons (30 minutes per session) to students in 5th-12th grade
• Build fundamental vocal techniques, and music reading skills, and encourage creativity and confidence
• Prepare students for school performances, including contemporary music ensembles, theater productions, recitals, and auditions
• Provide piano skills to assist students in learning pieces and providing accompaniment
• Promote proper singing technique and habits
• Communicate with students and parents concerning progress, attendance, and schedule changes when necessary

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field in the performing arts
• Previous experience teaching voice lessons at middle school and high school level
• Promote vocal health through appropriate vocal pedagogical techniques
• Piano skills to accompany students during lessons
• Patient, encouraging, and supportive demeanor, with a joy of working with middle school and high school students
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Flexible schedule to accommodate student bookings

Compensation: $42.00 per ½ hour lesson

Application Information

• To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.

Thayer hopes to fill this position for a July 1, 2025 start date.

Thayer Academy seeks a full-time Associate Director of College Counseling to guide students and their families through the college admission process. The Associate Director reports directly to the Director of College Counseling and will join a seasoned staff which includes two other full-time counselors and one Office Coordinator. 

This position is a salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 10-month academic year.

However, this position will require work in the summer months.
Roles & Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of College Counseling and the college counseling team to meet the needs of individual students throughout the college process
• Help students prepare their college applications and offer support during the writing process
• Evaluate and improve the college counseling program each year
• Advise students on course selection and its impact on the college selection process in collaboration with class deans, advisors, and teachers
• Write letters of recommendation for assigned students and offer guidance to faculty with regard to their written recommendations
• Assist with planning and coordinating college workshops for students in the upper school
• Support students and families with navigating and using the Scoir college planning platform
• Work with younger students to identify and apply to appropriate summer programs
• Offer advice to faculty about curricular developments that might impact the college process
• Coordinate standardized testing at Thayer (PSAT and AP) in partnership with the Assistant Head of School for Academics
• Keep abreast of financial aid issues in the college process
• Establish new and maintain ongoing relationships with college admission officers
• Host college admissions officers and representatives on campus each fall
• Represent Thayer Academy in professional associations
• Proactively research and plan participation to regularly visit college campuses and attend relevant conferences
• Summer work requires maintaining email correspondence and other duties as needed to ensure the office is prepared for the academic year
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred
• Prior college counseling experience at an independent secondary school or selective college admissions experience is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge base of U.S. colleges/universities and independent schools; knowledge of overseas programs a plus
• Demonstrated counseling skills beyond college admissions extending to the context of family dynamics
• Ability and desire to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment
• Exceptional writing, communication/marketing, interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Prior experience coordinating the PSAT and AP are a plus

Compensation

• The salary range for this position is $80,591 - $95,330 annually. Thayer offers exceptional benefits and a warm and supportive culture.

Application Information

• To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.

Reporting to Thayer’s Chief of Strategic Marketing & Communications and working collaboratively with departments across the School, the Communications Director is responsible for effectively promoting Thayer’s name and reputation to prospective families, current parents/guardians and students, alumni and their relatives, donors, the media, and the local community.

The director oversees a dedicated department that produces a wide range of internal/external print and digital communications, coordinates public and media relations, defines and maintains common editorial and graphic standards across school communications, and manages Thayer’s relationships with freelancers and vendors specializing in photography, videography, graphic design, printing, marketing, and web design/maintenance. 

Daily tasks include overseeing the School’s website (including analytics reporting and search-engine optimization efforts); editing emails, newsletters, and socials; serving as editor and writer for the Academy’s news feeds and magazines (published twice yearly); and managing the creation and production of many other publications and communications pieces, including videos, brochures, press releases, signage, invitations, and programs.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Oversee department of four full-time staff (copywriter & editor; graphic designer; video & photo specialist; and a social media & website manager) and one part-time staff (graphic design support), managing all project loads & schedules
• Serve as a writer and editor for Thayer Magazine, a twice-annual print & digital publication sent to prospective families, current parents and guardians, alumni, friends, and other supporters
•  Edit internal & external communications for administrators & faculty across campus (everything ranging from admission emails to advancement office print & digital pieces)
• Oversee the management of Thayer’s website and communications-led micro-websites
• Oversee management of all of the Academy’s photo & video assets, including the schedules & projects assigned to our in-house visual media director and freelance photography & videography team. 
• Manage search-engine optimization efforts & regularly monitor our Google My Business account/Google Knowledge Panel & Google results, scrubbing them as needed
• Oversee tracking of the school’s Google Analytics & regularly analyze data trends over months/years to determine which pages need adjustment or tweaking & where our traffic is coming from
• Serve as the School’s social media strategist, overseeing the social media manager’s efforts on social media (primarily on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn) and the visual media director’s efforts on video channels (primarily YouTube), providing analyses on the effectiveness of posts and video collections
• Support the photography & video specialist’s efforts in sourcing new content ideas, securing student participants, creating storylines, and writing scripts for videos, as well as helping to direct video production as needed
• Work with technology and advancement offices as needed on account management and other web-related projects, such as data integrations related to our student, parent/guardian, faculty/staff, and alumni directories 
• Oversee & maintain Thayer’s relationships with a host of freelance photography, videography, graphic design, printing, marketing, and web vendors
• Oversee production of print/digital projects for advancement & admission offices, creating production schedules for each & managing each from conception to delivery of hard copies/final files
• Serve as media coordinator, building the school’s press list & overseeing distribution of press releases on major school initiatives & regular reports such as student honor roll
• Assist with the communications team's coverage of school events during the day, as well as some weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related subject (master’s degree preferred)
• Writer/content generator with excellent oral communication skills who is comfortable interviewing everyone from a new Thayer student to senior administrators
• 5+ years’ experience in publication production, project management, graphic design, print/paper specs
• Experience in community & media relations
• Knowledge of & comfort with web content management systems, mobile apps & basic HTML code
• Experience using Adobe Suite to manage multimedia assets & design projects
• Experience developing & directing an integrated social media strategy
• Ability to work collaboratively with many different offices and constituencies throughout the school community
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours to oversee the department’s work related to documenting school events & coordinating media coverage

Application Information

• To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.

Summary

• Executes daily job duties provided by the Chef de Cuisine & Dining Room Manager. Duties will need a base knowledge of prepping, staging, and cooking.

What You Will Do

• Maintain and practice all standards set by the Board of Health  
• Cooking, prepping, & staging of all food products
• Hot and cold food execution experience needed  
• Receive and put away deliveries when they arrive
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as requested or required

What You Will Love

• An opportunity to draw on your own experiences, as well as learn new skills, supporting your professional development
• Executing a variety of tasks during the day to keep you engaged and motivated

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience  
• Food Safe Certified

Compensation

• $20.00 - $23.00

Application Information

• To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.

Summary

• The steward position revolves around mainly cleaning pots, pans, dishes, floors, walking refrigeration, and dry storage areas

What You Will Do

• Washing pots, pans, and dishes, and cleaning floors throughout the kitchen.  
• Organizing storerooms such as walk-in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas. 
• Washes worktables, walls, refrigerators, and other food prep surfaces.
• Removes trash and places it into designated containers.
• Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
• Assist with loading or unloading and delivering supplies and products.
• Distributes supplies, utensils, and portable equipment as needed.
• Complies with outlined sanitation and safety requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned

What You Will Love

• An opportunity to draw on your own experiences, as well as learn new skills, supporting your professional development
• Executing a variety of tasks during the day to keep you engaged and motivated

What We're Looking For

• Experience working in a school dining hall

Compensation

• $18.00 - $20.00

Application Information

• To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.

Summary

• Under the general direction of the Assistant Head of School for Student Engagement and Well-being, the Director of Counseling coordinates all aspects of mental health support at Thayer in collaboration with the Nurse Team, Director of the Learning Center, Middle School Director, Upper School Dean of Students, and our teaching faculty. The Director of Counseling works to ensure a proactive and integrated approach to the support and care of all Thayer students. 

Essential Functions

• Oversight of counseling services provided for Thayer Academy Upper and Middle School Divisions. 

• Supervision of counseling staff; 2 Upper School Counselors and 1 Middle School Counselor. 

• Review of neuropsychological and  psychoeducational evaluations of Thayer students in partnership with the Director of the Hale Learning Center, Middle School and Upper School. 

• Partner with the Director of the Learning Center in developing and implementing student support plans that overlap academic and mental health/social emotional support. 

• Attend Student Support Meetings in both Upper and Middle School Divisions. 

• Consult on any mental health related medical leaves and associated return to school plans. 

• Provide Professional Development for faculty and staff. 

• Consult with faculty regarding social/emotional and mental health concerns with students. 

• Develop programming and provide support for parents/guardians specific to mental health. 

• Co-Lead development of 11th grade health and wellness curriculum. 

• Support 9th and 10th grade health and wellness classes specific to Mental Health. 

• Collaborate with the Asst Head of School for Student Engagement and Well-being and other relevant division leaders in working to proactively develop a community culture that prioritizes meaningful student engagement. 

• Coordinate an “intro to counseling” meeting for all new US students and an outreach to all seniors in the fall of senior year. 

• Works with students, their families and staff to ensure the needs of each student are identified and met. 

• Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Possible qualifications and licensure: current licensure as a LMHC, LCSW, School Psychologist, or Clinical Psychologist. 

• Minimum of five years experience working in the area of mental health. 

• Familiarity and comfort with working in a school environment. 

Application Information

• Thayer Academy has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Jed Wartman, Assistant Head of School for Student Engagement and Well-being), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Victoria Jones at victoria@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please do not contact the school directly. 

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