Education Fellow (AY26-27) at Buckingham Browne Nichols School

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

40000.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cooperation, Collaboration, Leadership, Communication, Writing, Speaking, Listening, Working With Students, Working With Colleagues, Google Workspace, Data Usage

Industry

Description

Reports To: Director of Teacher Training and Educator Development Start Date: August 2026 About Buckingham Browne & Nichols: Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford. BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of: * Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching. * Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves, and * Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion. The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing, understanding, and learning from each other. Summary Description: BB&N is seeking a full-time Education Fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year as part of BB&N’s Knight Corps cohort. Education Fellows are recent or soon-to-be college graduates who are interested in a career in education or other school-based roles. Education Fellows have an opportunity to observe BB&N’s best teaching practices and learn from experienced faculty and administrators, and provide a wide range of support throughout various areas of the school. This position includes coaching and/or supporting one season within BB&N’s Athletics Program. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: All Education Fellows will be required to attend Knight Corps cohort and mentor meetings/seminars as scheduled, attend Faculty Professional Development Days, support BB&N’s mission, perform substitute teaching, arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and other support duties as assigned, and ensure the safety and well-being of all students. In past years, Education Fellows have served in a variety of roles, including, but not limited to: * Campus Fellow: Have interest in working directly with students and teachers on the Lower or Middle School campus. * Admissions and Communications Fellow: Have interest in the independent school Admission process and/or the Communications function. * Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Global Education Fellow: Have an interest and competencies in DEI and or Global Education, including leadership or participation in any DEIG-oriented activities. * Student Support Fellow: Have an interest in working directly with students and teachers, particularly with students receiving and, in some cases, resistant to support. * Teaching & Learning and Institutional Research Fellow: Have an interest in all-school work related to B-12 curriculum and pedagogy, professional growth and development, and institutional research. * Technology Fellow: Have an interest in supporting efforts around technology integration, software and data management, Tech Help Desk Support, and EdTech. * Other roles and responsibilities as assigned. Requirements, Skills, and Competencies: Successful candidates value and respect diversity in all facets of BB&N school life. They also promote equity and inclusion in work with students, colleagues, and, in some cases, families. In keeping with BB&N’s commitment to the community, Education Fellows exemplify cooperation and collaboration, demonstrate leadership when necessary, provide support when needed, and assist in a range of capacities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following: * Interest in working in a school setting and dedicated to the goal of creating and maintaining an authentic, inclusive community. * Enthusiasm and ability for working with students and colleagues effectively and collaboratively with a diverse group of people. * Dedication to the goal of creating and maintaining an authentic, inclusive community. * Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse group of people. * Strong communication skills through writing, speaking, and listening. * Experience with Google Workspace and using data. Salary: $40,000.00 Compensation for eligible full-time and part-time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and other competitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health & dental insurance; commuter benefits; long-term disability insurance, and more. To Apply: Please visit the Careers at BB&N page [https://www.bbns.org/careers/] to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, and Reference List. Successful candidates will respond to all application questions completely and thoughtfully. Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.

Responsibilities

Education Fellows will attend required cohort meetings, professional development days, perform substitute teaching, and handle support duties like arrival, dismissal, and lunch supervision to ensure student safety and well-being. They will also coach or support one season within the school's Athletics Program.