Middle School Dean of Students; AY

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.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School is seeking a Middle School Dean of Students for the  academic year. Reporting to the Campus Director, the Middle School Dean of Students is a key member of the Middle School Leadership Team who oversees and coordinates the student life experience at the Middle School. The Dean fosters an inclusive and positive community culture through student-centered programming and leadership of the Advisory Program, in collaboration with the Health & Wellness Curriculum Coordinator, Grade Team Leaders, Middle School DEIG Practitioner, and faculty.

Guided by our community expectations, the Dean promotes awareness, empathy, reflection, and accountability in both group and individual settings, creating opportunities for growth through partnership with students, advisors, faculty, and families. The Dean also manages our student behavior system and group dynamics to maintain a positive and supportive environment. This is a full-year position with regular school-day hours and occasional evening or weekend commitments.

• Serve as a member of the Middle School Leadership Team.
• Lead the development of Middle School student programs that advance the five elements of the Framework for Academic Excellence, with particular emphasis on Connection & Belonging, Student Empowerment & Voice, and Equity for All.
• Partner with the MS DEIG Campus Practitioner to advance the integration of DEIG in all student programming through prioritizing DEIG commitments and collaborating to establish best practices.
• Lead student behavior conversations emphasizing ownership, reflection, and understanding of intent versus impact.
• Model strength-based approach to student interventions/communications/problem solving.
• Supports advisors to meet…