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School & Position Summary
The mission of Brooks School is to provide the most meaningful educational experience our
students will have in their lives. Established in 1926 in the town of North Andover, Brooks
provides an all-gender, college preparatory program for approximately 350 students on a
270-acre campus overlooking Lake Cochichewick. We strive to be a place where a diverse group
of faculty and staff want to learn, grow, and do their best work to support all aspects of a Brooks
student’s life, both in and out of the classroom. At Brooks, we recruit, employ, train, compensate
and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status
and other protected statuses. Our school thrives because of our faculty and staff’s hard work,
initiative, dedication and compassion.

Brooks seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic and confident Spanish Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic
year.

We are considering candidates for two versions of this role:
● Full-time faculty: This version will include teaching four sections and contributing to the
campus community by coaching two sports/activities or the equivalent, supporting the
residential life program, and serving an advisor (beginning in year two).
● Part-time faculty: This version will include teaching three to four sections of Spanish
with no coaching or residential life responsibilities.

We are especially interested in candidates who are skilled in culturally responsive educational
practices and who are committed to fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging. Candidates
with successful athletic coaching experience will be prioritized for the full-time position.

Essential Functions & Key Objectives
The successful candidate will:
● Demonstrate native or near-native fluency in Spanish.
● Apply engaging, innovative, student-centered teaching practices that balance the
development of procedural skills, conceptual understanding, appropriate use of
technology, and opportunities for critical thinking and problem-solving.
● Work collaboratively with the members of the department to develop courses that are
consistent and coordinated across the four-year Spanish curriculum.
● Demonstrate a growth mindset and a commitment to ongoing learning about best
pedagogical practices for working with adolescent students.
● Engage in DEIB professional development and assist in forwarding the school’s
commitment to becoming an anti-racist institution. Serves as a role model to promote a
positive, productive, and inclusive work environment.
● Understand and set appropriate boundaries in working with adolescent students.
● Use technology as a vehicle to enhance instruction and student learning.
● Seek to understand ongoing developments in their subject area, teaching resources, and
methods by engaging in conferences and other professional growth opportunities.
● Commit to school-wide initiatives, campus involvement, and the lives of our students
outside of the classroom.
● Practice patience, empathy, and a sense of humor with adolescents.
● Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents
regarding student progress and achievement.
● Work independently with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities
Full-time faculty
● Teach four sections of Spanish (two sections of Spanish Third Level and two sections of
Honors Spanish Third Level in year one, with the option to adjust in year two).
● Advise an average of seven students beginning in year two.
● Participate in the residential life of the school as a dorm parent with related duties.
● Coach two seasons in the afternoon program (or the equivalent).

Part-time faculty
● Teach three or four sections of Spanish (one or two sections of Spanish Third Level and
two sections of Honors Spanish Third Level).

Education & Experience
● 3+ years of teaching experience preferred.
● Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties
are normally performed in an indoor environment. The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate.

Physical demands include:
● Occasional lifting, bending and climbing stairs
● Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting and standing
● Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks and functions in a fast-paced working
environment

Travel
This role does not require travel but travel for professional development is encouraged.

Compensation Range
Full-time: $50,000–$80,000
Part-time: $48,000-$66,000

Application & Candidate Information
Brooks School believes that realizing our mission requires intentional work to build and foster
diversity, equity, and inclusion for all members of our predominantly residential school. As
such, we seek a diverse candidate pool that includes those who are traditionally
underrepresented and less familiar with boarding school life.

All interested candidates should submit the following materials by email with attachments to
Associate Head of School Ms. Nina Freeman (nfreeman@brooksschool.org):
● Cover letter expressing why you are interested in Brooks and this opportunity
● A current resume
● Three professional references (including a current supervisor) and contact information;
references will not be contacted without your permission.

EEO Statement
The school will make any offer of employment contingent upon a candidate being authorized to
work in the United States, and successfully completing criminal offender record (CORI) and
sexual offender record (SORI) background checks.

Brooks School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, sexual orientation,
disability or religion in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies,
employment policies, financial aid and loan programs, athletic programs and other
school-administered programs and activities.