Employment Opportunities at Williston
Recognized as an Exemplary Secondary School by the United States Department of Education, The Williston Northampton School has been cited for its excellence in many areas, including "exemplary teaching, wide range of academic offerings, safe and attractive campus."
Williston is committed to the professional growth of faculty and to the development of a diverse, inclusive community. The school has been described as "warm, friendly, supportive and caring, as well as purposeful and challenging ... a model boarding school."
The Williston Northampton School combines the academic traditions of Williston Academy, founded in 1841, and Northampton School for Girls, established in 1924. The merger of these two schools in 1971 resulted in a 125-acre independent, coeducational boarding school with 550 boarding and day students including 80 day students in a 7th and 8th grade Middle School.
Students come to Williston from far and wide, from nearby neighborhoods and from various countries around the world. Our graduates go on to pursue a broad range of disciplines at the nation's finest colleges and universities.
Administrator Positions
There are no openings at this time.
Faculty Positions
Upper School Chemistry Teacher
We are seeking to hire a full time Chemistry teacher in the Science Department. The ideal candidate should possess curiosity and passion in exploring the significance of science in life and learning, with the ability to engage and intellectually excite students in that pursuit. The responsibilities will likely include three or four sections of Chemistry.
Strong candidates will have at least a few years of teaching experience, ideally in independent schools. An advanced degree is preferred but not required. This position includes involvement with our afternoon athletics program for two or three coaching seasons, as well as student advising and likely residential responsibilities. Driving a school mini-bus is also an expectation of this position. It is important that candidates possess the flexibility, energy, commitment to teamwork and appreciation for adolescents that life in an independent school boarding community requires.
Please direct all inquiries, including a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three references, to Peter Valine, Dean of Faculty, 19 Payson Ave., Easthampton, MA 01027 or email materials to
pvaline@williston.comUpper School Physics TeacherWe are seeking to hire a full time Physics teacher in the Science Department. The ideal candidate should possess curiosity and passion in exploring the significance of science in life and learning, with the ability to engage and intellectually excite students in that pursuit. The responsibilities will likely include three or four sections of Physics.
Strong candidates will have at least a few years of teaching experience, ideally in independent schools. We also value candidates who have interest and experience in teaching Physics at all abilities and grade levels. An advanced degree is preferred but not required. This position includes involvement with our afternoon athletics program for two coaching seasons, as well as student advising and likely residential responsibilities. Driving a school mini-bus is also an expectation of this position. It is important that candidates possess the flexibility, energy, commitment to teamwork and appreciation for adolescents that life in an independent school boarding community requires.
Please direct all inquiries, including a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three references, to Peter Valine, Dean of Faculty, 19 Payson Ave., Easthampton, MA 01027.
pvaline@williston.com
Part Time Art Teacher
The Williston Northampton School is seeking to hire a part-time art teacher for the 2012-13 school year. The openings are primarily at the Middle School level with the possibility to teach some courses in the upper school depending upon interests and background.
This position will most likely consist of teaching only, but could potentially be expanded to involve residential, athletic, or advising responsibilities for appropriately qualified and interested candidates. Strong candidates are passionate teachers who are practicing artists in their chosen discipline and who have a few years of teaching experience, preferably at the Middle School level. Candidates with strong backgrounds in a variety of two and three dimensional artistic mediums, principles of design and multiple artistic interests are encouraged to apply.
Please direct all inquiries, including a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three references, to Peter Valine, Dean of Faculty, 19 Payson Ave., Easthampton, MA 01027. pvaline@williston.com
Staff Positions
There are no openings at this time.
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The Williston Northampton School is an equal opportunity employer.