The Winchendon School, a coed boarding school serving students in grades 9 through 12, is a highly diverse, multicultural community. Founded in 1926, The Winchendon School currently serves 250 students in grades nine through twelve. Students at our school benefit from the guidance of more than forty faculty members, who live on or adjacent to campus. Our School is highly regarded for our skills-based program, very small classes, and continual feedback for our students. The School is located 65 miles northwest of Boston. Our campus offers extensive educational, athletic, and arts facilities all set in the middle of 260 picturesque acres. To learn more about The Winchendon School and our signature programs: Global Dynamics, ColLAB, and Service Learning, please visit www.winchendon.org.

Job Description:

The Winchendon School seeks a candidate to join our Science team. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Teach five sections in a seven-period schedule, including all elements of planning, implementation, and assessment. 
• Lead a ColLAB course in one of the blocks and support in the other. 
• Encourage program growth by working in a collaborative team to design the curriculum. 
• Serve as an advisor for 6-8 students, providing guidance in academic, extracurricular, social, and personal areas and serve as the point of contact for parents. 
• Work on a duty team, covering one night per week and every fifth weekend on campus. 
• Lead or assist with an afternoon activity or sport in 2 out of 3 seasons.
  • soccer, volleyball, hockey, baseball, softball, or basketball 
• Attend all faculty meetings, department meetings, and other meetings as required. 
• Attend all school functions: community meetings, all school dinners, and other special events. 
• Complete grades/comments, advisor letters, and other forms of academic communication promptly and professionally. 
• Promote the development of character, community, and curiosity in all dealings with students, including enforcing school rules. 
• Pursue opportunities for professional growth on an annual basis. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Teaching experience preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ability to demonstrate a growth mindset and belief that all students can learn
• Ability to innovate and think creatively about education
• Ability to use and adapt to a wide array of technology tools to support and deepen student learning and instruction
• Interest in and demonstrated skill in working with adolescents
• Ability to work as a part of a team, a sense of humor, and humility
• A commitment to an inclusive community
• Ability to make contributions to the School outside of one’s academic department, including to athletics, creative programs, and residential programming