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Job Title: Upper School Science Teacher and Department Chair (Grades 5 – 8)
Job Status: Full-Time
Reports to: Head of Upper School
Start Date: August 2026
Salary Range: $55,000 – $95,000

About Brookwood School:
Brookwood is an Early Childhood through Grade 8 independent school of about 300 students on the coast of the North Shore of Boston. At Brookwood, confidence isn’t taught — it’s cultivated. Our program invites students to think deeply, act with empathy, and engage boldly with the world around them. It’s a place where intellect and imagination thrive side by side, and where children discover the courage to question, the skill to create, and the character to lead. Our 110 faculty and staff bring that same spirit of confidence and care to their work every day. They collaborate joyfully, innovate thoughtfully, and go the extra mile to do what’s best for kids — shaping a community where everyone is known, valued, and inspired to grow.

The Campus
Brookwood is located 25 miles north of Boston on the coast in Manchester, MA on a beautiful 30-acre wooded campus. The physical plant includes a pond, wetland spaces, forest areas, and open green space. The 130,000 square foot facility sits under one roof with construction ranging from the original 1900 stable (now housing grades 5-8) to the 2014 state-of-the-art lower school, a dining commons, and kitchen. In addition to grade level classrooms, there are five outdoor classrooms, two music rooms, three art studios and a kiln room, four science labs and science gym, a newly renovated library with a 15,000 volume collection, an Idea Lab, a gymnasium and a multi-purpose theater/gymnasium space, a dance studio, two synthetic turf fields, and well-appointed outdoor play spaces. The surrounding area of Cape Ann is filled with beautiful natural and historical attractions such as beaches, parks, preserves, museums, and hiking trails that are used frequently by our students, employees, and families alike.

Job Summary:
Brookwood seeks an outstanding science teacher that has a deep knowledge of adolescent child development and best practices for teaching Grades 5 – 8, exceptional written/verbal communication skills, and an infectious sense of fun. Dedicated to graduating students with cultural competency, Brookwood actively pursues candidates with a strong focus on multiculturalism, equity, inclusion. The ideal candidate will have strong science teaching pedagogy and content knowledge. The position will teach four sections of science and serves as an Upper School Advisor. Brookwood seeks a science teacher that will be enthusiastic to utilize Brookwood’s unique campus and location to incorporate experiential learning opportunities outdoors with students and support our ongoing sustainability efforts. The candidate will put students’ needs at the center of decision-making, will be a self-reflective educator who models a growth mindset, and will be an inspiration to and collaborator with a high-performing faculty.

Essential Duties:
Teaching science classes to multiple grade levels
To communicate regularly with other faculty, administration, and parents about the academic, social, and emotional health of students
In addition to developing lesson plans and instructional materials, the candidate must use a variety of strategies to meet the learning needs of children
Advisor to a small group of students, prioritizing their social, emotional and mental well-being
Upper School teachers also assist with responsibilities outside of their subject (including recess duty, leading student clubs, field trips)
Upper School teachers ideally coach one or two seasons of Grade 5 – 8 athletics for an additional stipend
Engage in professional development to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion goals at Brookwood
Other duties as required and assigned
Job Requirements:
Master’s degree in education or science
At least 3 years of relevant experience
Experience with culturally responsive teaching practices and social/emotional learning

We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ candidates or candidates from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools. We are committed to an inclusive school experience for all those who come to work at Brookwood.

To Apply:
To apply, please email Olivia Shouvlin, Administrative Assistant to Division Heads at oshouvlin@brookwood.edu and have these items ready to upload:
Your PDF resume / Your CV
Your cover letter / statement of educational philosophy
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Thank you so much for your time and interest – we’re very much looking forward to hearing from you!