Middle School English Teacher, Leave; AY

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.

August 2026

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 core values are:

• Inquiry – we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
• Integrity – we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching.
• Belonging – we foster a culture of respect, well‑being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves.
• Kindness – we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School is seeking a full‑time Middle School English teacher for a one‑year leave. The Middle School consists of Grades 7 and 8. We are seeking a knowledgeable English teacher to teach three classes across both grades, who values student voice and agency, utilizes a variety of pedagogical approaches, and is excited to work as part of a team in curriculum development.

Other faculty member responsibilities encompass advising in our co‑curricular advisory program, athletic/coaching, as well as community/student life activities, and other program needs.

• Planning and developing an engaging, age‑appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and curriculum guidelines.
• Preparing materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluating, correcting, and grading student performance.
• Supervising the behavior of students in the classroom, school grounds, and educational trips, and discussing academic difficulties or behavioral challenges with students as they arise.
• Monitoring students’ progress throughout the year.
• Communicating progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and campus leadership.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Enforcing safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Maintaining required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Monitoring halls, study periods, and lunch with other faculty and staff.
• Participating in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in‑service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
• Maintaining knowledge of research, developments, and best practices.
• Performing related tasks such as sponsoring student activities or organizations, including athletics.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in English or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree is required. While a Master’s Degree in English and at least four years of experience teaching English at the middle school level are preferred, we understand that not every great teacher’s path to teaching is linear.

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