Employment

Current Openings

• Chief Financial Officer

  The Williston Northampton School, an independent, co-educational boarding and day school located in Easthampton, MA, has an opening effective July 1, 2023, for the position of Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports to the Head of School and is a key member of the Senior Administrative Team, responsible for business, financial, investment, human resources, and administrative functions of the School, as well as Williston’s auxiliary enterprises.

  Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Working closely and collaboratively with the Head of School, the CFO works closely with administrators across the School’s functions to ensure that the School’s resources are deployed and in alignment with the School’s strategic goals and objectives. The CFO oversees and works supportively with the following colleagues in the following operational areas of the school:

  • Director of Finance & Auxiliary Operations – all finance, investments, budgeting and day-today management of auxiliary enterprises
  • Human Resources Director – all hiring (in conjunction with the Dean of Faculty) and establishes and maintains all employment policies
  • Physical Plant Director-all facilities and grounds regular operations and improvements, as well as planning of significant projects
  • Chief Technology Officer – all technology infrastructure and operation
  • Director of Campus Safety – all student and employee safety considerations, security systems and planning of future needs
  • Dining Services Director (through contracted dining services) – delivering regular dining services and catering for the campus community
  • Summer Programs Director (new role, Fall, 2022) – expanding on present rental programs to include robust, Williston-branded day program for summer
  • Children’s Center Director – providing childcare services to employees as well as additional families from outside the school

  The CFO also interacts routinely with the School’s Board of Trustees. The CFO attends all Board meetings; staffs and serves as liaison for the Board’s Finance, Facilities, Investment and Audit & Risk Committees, and serves as a liaison to the Executive Committee on the subject of compensation. The CFO will develop and maintain highly collaborative working relationships with the Board Officers and Committee Chairs, serving as a critical voice in discussion and decision-making to make sure that the Board’s work in these important areas is fully aligned with the School’s operational and strategic priorities.  Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree, with an Advanced degree preferred, in Business Management or related field. Ten years plus of experience in accounting or finance fields, with experience in budget formulation, ideally in education. Experience/knowledge of independent schools, and particularly boarding schools, is extremely beneficial. Excellent integrity, high initiative and demonstrating professional leadership are all essential. Strong interpersonal skills, including an enthusiastic, collaborative approach in working with colleagues. Above all, the successful candidate must be prepared to be a passionate ambassador for Williston Northampton School. Full a job description of the educational qualifications, duties, skills and necessary work experiences please visit: https://deerfieldassociates.com/williston-northampton-school-chief-financial-officer/

  To explore this superb career opportunity on a highly confidential basis please send a resume, letter of interest, five (5) references (which will only be contacted if mutual interest is determined) to: Doug Cooney Executive Search Consultant, Deerfield Associates Executive Search, Inc., 572 Washington Street, Suite 15, Wellesley, MA 02482 Telephone: 781-237-2800  jobs@deerfieldassociates.com

• Science Teacher

  The Williston Northampton School, an independent co-educational boarding and day school in Easthampton, Massachusetts, is a culturally diverse educational community serving grades 7-12.

  We are seeking to hire a Full-Time Upper School Science Teacher for the 2023-24 school year. Strong candidates will have high school teaching experience, and the courses to be covered may include biology, chemistry, or physics. No certification is required. Candidates must be able to successfully complete the state mandated CORI, as well as SORI, a general background check and a fingerprint based criminal background check. 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. Early career candidates are encouraged to apply, especially those with an interest in developing the pedagogy, career, and profession of education.

  Please direct all inquiries, including a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three references to Corinne Fogg, Dean of Faculty at cfogg@williston.com

  Full benefit and retirement plan eligibility. EOE Non-smoking campus.

• Long-Term History and Global Studies Substitute Teacher

  The Williston Northampton School, an independent co-educational boarding and day school in Easthampton, Massachusetts, is a culturally diverse educational community serving grades 7-12.

  We are seeking to hire a Long-Term History and Global Studies Substitute Teacher to cover August 2023-January 2024. Strong candidates will have high school or middle school teaching experience, and the courses to be covered may include world history. No certification is required. Candidates must be able to successfully complete the state mandated CORI, as well as SORI, a general background check and a fingerprint based criminal background check. No benefits are offered for the temporary 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. Early career candidates are encouraged to apply, especially those with an interest in developing the pedagogy, career, and profession of education.

  Please direct all inquiries, including a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three references to Corinne Fogg, Dean of Faculty at cfogg@williston.com. EOE Non-smoking campus

• Math Teacher

  The Williston Northampton School, an independent co-educational boarding and day school in Easthampton, Massachusetts, is a culturally diverse educational community serving grades 7-12. We are seeking to hire a full-time Upper School Math teacher for the 2023-24 school year.

  Strong candidates will have high school teaching experience, ideally with experience in algebra I through calculus and geometry. This position includes involvement with our afternoon athletics and extracurricular activities as well as student advising. Living on campus and working in the School’s residential life program may also be an option with this position. Driving a school mini-bus is also an expectation of this position.

  Candidates must be able to successfully complete the state mandated CORI, as well as SORI, a general background check and a fingerprint based criminal background check.  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. Early career candidates are encouraged to apply, especially those with an interest in developing the pedagogy, career, and profession of education.

  Please direct all inquiries, including a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three references to Corinne Fogg, Dean of Faculty at cfogg@williston.com. Full benefits and retirement. Non-smoking campus. EOE

• Athletics Intern and Varsity Boys Hockey Assistant Coach

  The Williston Northampton School, an independent, co-educational boarding and day school located in Easthampton, MA, is seeking an intern to work with Athletics. The primary focus of this position will be a Varsity Boys Hockey-Assistant Coach to begin work in July or August of 2023.  While the competitive hockey season runs from November until March, responsibilities would start immediately assisting the Head Hockey Coach and the Office of Admissions in identifying, recruiting and enrolling prospective student athletes.  The ideal candidate will have experience that would include playing and/or coaching hockey at the secondary school or collegiate level. Experience coaching other sports would be a plus as well. The successful candidate should also have the ability to establish positive healthy relationships with adolescents, a current knowledge of the game of hockey as well as other sports, and a strong interest in using the athletic experience to cultivate life skills in student athletes.

  The expectation is that the intern will live on campus and assist with supporting our residential program and may have other boarding school responsibilities.  While this is considered an entry level position, that does not include benefits, if the candidate also possesses teaching experience, depending on the needs of the school, this could evolve to a broader role within the school.

  Interested candidates should reach out to Director of Athletics Mark Conroy at mconroy@williston.com or 413-529-3253.

• Campus Safety Officer

  Full-time calendar year position available immediately.  Full benefit eligibility, medical, dental, retirement, sick, personal, vacation and holiday time. Hours will be variable and dependent upon the weekly needs of the department and will definitely include the following shifts; days, nights, overnights, weekends, and some holiday coverage. Responsible for performing all standard security duties including, but not limited to: provide assistance to students, staff and visitors in a courteous and professional manner; patrol campus to observe and identify potential safety and security risks; complete security and incident reports and ensure accuracy of documentation; daily/nightly building checks; respond to student/campus emergency incidents, traffic control and presence at campus events.

  The qualified candidate will have security-related experience and proven abilities with safety-security awareness and procedures. MA Municipal Police Training Committee training and/or experience in a school/campus atmosphere is a plus.

  Qualified candidates should possess CPR, AED and First-Aid certifications or be willing to obtain those certifications within 60 days of hire date. Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, etc. for extended periods of time. Must possess proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office Suite and possess, or have the ability to adapt to, multiple specific security related computer software.  Must possess a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and must be able to successfully pass post-offer employment physical. Must also have the ability to work in a school environment by successful completion of all legally and school required background checks including the state mandated CORI, Criminal Offender Record Information, SORI, Sex Offender Record Information and fingerprint based criminal background check. Full job description available here.

  Dependable, qualified individuals must include cover letters and resumes to Anne O’Connor, Director of Campus Safety, via email to aoconnor@williston.com  Non-smoking campus. EOE