About

• Start Date: August 2026

• Reports To: Director of Teacher Training and Educator Development

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 applicants for a full-time collaborative residency program between BB&N and Lesley University. This unique collaboration connects theory with practice in a comprehensive manner. The Teacher Training Institute  [https://www.bbns.org/teacher-training-institute/lesley-residency/]offers a superb way to train teachers, whether you are in the beginning stages of the profession or are currently a certified teacher. This 12-month site-based residency leads to a Massachusetts Initial Licensure and a Master’s degree in Education. As a result, graduates are eligible for teacher licensure in approximately 40 states, resulting in excellent job placements upon graduation.

• * Associate Teacher official offers from BB&N are contingent upon acceptance into the Master’s in Education Program at Lesley University. Once accepted at BB&N, a candidate will then be considered for acceptance at Lesley University. When a candidate is accepted by both institutions, a formal letter of admittance is issued.

• * Tuition is paid to BB&N and Lesley University over the course of the year. Scholarships and financial aid opportunities exist for entering candidates. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

In this role, the Associate Teacher will

• * Participate in the daily instructional teaching and learning, working with students and teachers in the classroom. 

• * Participate and complete all courses and seminars held at both BB&N and Lesley University.

• * Be immersed in daily responsibilities such as attending Faculty Professional Development Days, supporting BB&N’s mission, performing substitute teaching, arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and other support duties as assigned to ensure the safety and well-being of all students. Learn more: https://www.bbns.org/teacher-training-institute/lesley-residency/

• * Perform other responsibilities as assigned. 

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies

• BB&N welcomes candidates with a desire to bring skill, empathy, and dedication to the classroom in order to create transformational spaces for students to learn and grow, both inside and outside the classroom. Our faculty and staff cultivate an environment where students feel welcome to bring their authentic selves to school daily, in support of the school’s core values of scholarship, belonging, integrity, and kindness.

The ideal candidate will have and be able to do the following

• * A Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited college or university. 

• * Some prior work experience with children and a commitment to working in teams. 

• * Regular in-person school attendance.

• * 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.

• * Strong communication skills through writing, speaking, and listening, and familiarity with Google Workspace.

• * Traverse school facilities and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.

• * Sitting for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

• 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, Official Transcript, and 3 letters of reference that speak to your academic and/or professional experiences. Please include your connection to BB&N’s mission and values in your cover letter.  An interview will also be required. 

• You can direct inquiries to Elaine McNeil-Girmai, Director of the TTI to learn more.

• 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.