Employment

Berkshire School seeks to hire a dynamic head boys’ varsity hockey coach to lead one of New England’s premier programs. The ideal candidate should have a record of coaching experience and success, with the ability to develop a program that celebrates Berkshire’s broader mission to prepare student-athletes as strong contributors to their collegiate/university professional, and personal communities. We are especially interested in candidates who have proven expertise with recruitment, communication, player development, college placement, and who demonstrate cultural competency in all aspects of their coaching and work with young people. Candidates should anticipate being a fully engaged member of our community. In addition to coaching, applicants should expect to be actively involved in all aspects of the School's programs as a teacher, administrator, or equivalent role, and including residential life responsibilities. A bachelor's degree is required.

Salary is competitive and includes year-round housing plus utilities for full-time faculty, and meals when school is in session. Health and retirement benefits, including TIAA-CREF, are part of the compensation package. Funding exists to support advanced degree work, student loan repayments, as well as participation in professional conferences, workshops, summer study, and travel for full-time faculty.

Berkshire School seeks to find an engaging teacher of biology and chemistry. A member of the Science Department, this ideal candidate will possess experience with pre-college biology and chemistry instruction. Additionally, candidates with demonstrated ability to teach introductory courses through Advanced Placement are desirable. The science teacher will facilitate learning through student-driven inquiry methods and must be familiar with 21st-century skills, experiential learning, as well as integrating technology into all aspects of the classroom. We are especially interested in candidates who have training in cultural competency and experience engaging questions of equity and justice with students. Candidates should demonstrate understanding and interest in pedagogy, collaboration, current scholarship, and professional development. 

In addition to teaching, applicants should expect to be actively involved in all aspects of the School's programs, including living in a dormitory and participating in the school's athletic and/or co-curricular programs as a coach or program director.  A bachelor's degree in a closely related field is required and a master's degree or higher is preferred. Salary is competitive and includes year-round housing plus utilities, and meals when school is in session. Health and retirement benefits, including TIAA-CREF and student loan repayment, are part of the compensation package. Funding exists to support advanced degree work, student loan repayment, as well as participation in professional conferences, workshops, summer study, and travel.

Berkshire School seeks to hire a dynamic, full-time Grade 9-12 English teacher beginning in the 2023-24 academic year. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of their discipline with the ability to develop critical thinking skills, foster engaging discussion, and hone the skills of writing, reading, and analysis. We are especially interested in candidates who have training in cultural competency and experience engaging questions of equity and justice with students. Candidates should demonstrate understanding and interest in pedagogy, collaboration, current scholarship, and professional development. In addition to teaching, applicants should expect to be actively involved in all aspects of the School's programs, including living in a dormitory and participating in the school's athletic and/or co-curricular programs as a coach or program director. A bachelor's degree in English or a closely related field is required and a master's degree or higher is desirable.

Salary is competitive and includes year-round housing plus utilities and meals when school is in session. Health and retirement benefits, including TIAA-CREF, are part of the compensation package. Funding exists to support advanced degree work, student loan repayment, as well as participation in professional conferences, workshops, summer study, and travel.

Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Major Gifts Officer is responsible for securing leadership philanthropic support for Berkshire in the early phase of a comprehensive campaign.

The Major Gifts Officer is a full-time, exempt, 12-month staff position in the Advancement Office, entitled to full benefits. Depending on the candidate’s location, the position can be a fully remote work arrangement with occasional visits to the office.

Role and Responsibilities

• Secures 5-, 6-, and 7-figure major and planned gift commitments 
• Conducts prospect qualification in the early phase of a campaign
• Manages a portfolio of 80-120 major gift prospects 
• Reaches out to 100% of managed portfolio in a given fiscal year, with the goal of soliciting as many prospects as possible 
• Develops 5-10 Individual Prospect Plans for lead prospects in portfolio 
• Serves as resource for consultation on prospects in fellow fundraisers’ pools
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date reflection of activity with prospects and donors in RE NXT
• Ensures that major gift conversations are in motion for each subsequent fiscal year
• With Donor Relations and Stewardship, drafts and executes gift agreements 
• Stewards donors in major gifts portfolio to inspire long-term relationships with Berkshire

Required Skills/Experience

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge, Google applications, Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor’s degree 
• Proven record of fundraising success securing major gifts in the 6- and 7-figure range 
• Experience managing a prospect portfolio of at least 50 major gift prospects
• Ability to travel regularly

Desired Qualities

• Effective communicator with ability to compellingly articulate Berkshire’s mission and authentic needs to donors and prospects 
• Builds strong relationships with teammates, campus partners, and external community 
• Familiarity with and facility in communicating School priorities and programs to a range of prospective donors
• Works effectively and collaboratively with a range of work styles, talents, and experiences  

Interested candidates should contact Cheryl Geerhold, Director of Human Resources, via email at cgeerhold@berkshireschool.org.

Berkshire School has an opening for a Full-Time Registered Nurse in our Student Health Service to work the day shift.  Berkshire’s Student Health Service provides medical care to approx. 420 high school boarding and day students. 

Successful candidates must be kind and able to communicate well with high school students and their families. Requirements: Current MA RN license, CPR/AED certification. Minimum 3 to 5 years of pediatric or school nursing. Knowledge in Electronic Medical Record keeping.  

Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to Brooke Humes, Director of Student Health Services, bhumes@berkshireschool.org.

Berkshire School has an opening for an individual to perform routine seasonal outside maintenance and grounds work, and event set-ups and breakdowns.  This position requires heavy lifting and the ability to work as an effective member of a team.  Some weekend and holiday hours are mandatory. This is a full-time, year round position with excellent benefits. Interested parties should contact Gabe Starczewski, gstarczewski@berkshireschool.org, 413-229-1211.

Berkshire School seeks a Dean of Faculty to lead a dynamic team of educators. Reporting to the Associate Head of School and working closely with the Head of School, Dean of Academics, Dean of Diversity and Inclusion, and Department Chairs, the Dean of Faculty takes the lead on the professional development, class observation and evaluation, and retention of faculty.

The Dean of Faculty is both coach and mentor to the faculty, inspiring a commitment to professional growth and the highest standards of professionalism. The ideal candidate will bring to the position a comprehensive understanding of teaching and learning in a residential school and a demonstrated willingness to explore and embrace new pedagogical practices and developing trends.

This position requires a leader with high emotional intelligence, a strong collaborative style of leadership, and the ability to build relationships within the community. Candidates must exemplify their ongoing commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity in their work and demonstrate cultural competency. As a member of the Administrative team, the Dean of Faculty should expect to be involved in every aspect of the School's program.

Responsibilities:

• Serves on the Administrative Team and attends weekly Administrative, Department Chair, and Student Life meetings
• Serves on the Hiring team and supports recruitment, onboarding, and retention of faculty
• Co-leads diversity, equity and inclusion work both internally (Bias Incident Reporting Team) and externally (DEI Alumni Council)
• Coordinates the Berkshire Teaching Fellow Program and the Early Career Seminar for faculty in the first year of teaching
• Manages the formal evaluation process
• Engages in regular classroom observations across departments
• Leads weekly faculty meetings
• Serves within the senior administrative team as a weekly/weekend Duty Administrator
• Teaches one academic class, engages in one season of afternoon program, and serves as an advisor to 4-6 students

Requirements: A bachelor’s degree is required and advanced degree is preferred. Minimum of five years of teaching experience. Demonstrated experience in professional mentorship, development, and evaluation.

Compensation is competitive and includes year-round housing plus utilities and meals when school is in session. Health and retirement benefits, including TIAA-CREF, are part of the compensation package. Funding exists to support advanced degree work, as well as school loan repayment and participation in professional growth opportunities such as conferences and workshops. 

TO APPLY Please send resume/CV, letter of intent, list of five references with contact information (references will not be contacted until the candidate is notified), and statement of philosophy of education and leadership to John Faubert (email: jpf@carneysandoe.com) and Namita Bhattacharya (email: namita@carneysandoe.com). Please do not contact the school directly.

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