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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:

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School is seeking a Middle School Dean of Students. Reporting to the Campus Director, the Middle School Dean of Students is a key member of the Middle School Leadership Team who oversees and coordinates the student life experience at the Middle School. The Dean fosters an inclusive and positive community culture through student-centered programming and leadership of the Advisory Program, in collaboration with the Health & Wellness Curriculum Coordinator, Grade Team Leaders, Middle School DEIG Practitioner, and faculty. Guided by our community expectations, the Dean promotes awareness, empathy, reflection, and accountability in both group and individual settings, creating opportunities for growth through partnership with students, advisors, faculty, and families. The Dean also manages our student behavior system and group dynamics to maintain a positive and supportive environment. This is a full-year position with regular school-day hours and occasional evening or weekend commitments.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

The Middle School Dean of Students will work with various members of the Middle School Community and will have the following responsibilities: 

• Serve as a member of the Middle School Leadership Team.

• Lead the development of Middle School student programs that advance the five elements of the Framework for Academic Excellence, with particular emphasis on Connection & Belonging, Student Empowerment & Voice, and Equity for All.

• Partner with the MS DEIG Campus Practitioner to advance the integration of DEIG in all student programming through prioritizing DEIG commitments and collaborating to establish best practices.

• Lead student behavior conversations emphasizing ownership, reflection, and understanding of intent versus impact.

• Model strength-based approach to student interventions/communications/problem solving.

• Supports advisors to meet student needs using an identity-conscious educator lens within our MS Student Support Team (SST).

• Oversee student behavior system and attendance, including investigations and disciplinary responses.

• Work in key collaboration with grade team leaders to coordinate the advising program and community-building initiatives. 

• Chairs the Student Life and Community Culture team meeting (SLaCC), and partners with that team to elevate and center student experience.

• Oversee the student transitions: 6th to 7th Grade and 8th to 9th Grade.

• Coordinate daily morning slides and run our Community Middle School Morning Meeting.

• Teach one class within their teaching discipline. Assists or performs any other duties as requested. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Education Administration or a related field with 10 years of school-based experience that demonstrates growth in responsibilities and leadership over time.  In addition, the ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field.

• Middle School experience. 

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

• Excellent skills in conflict resolution.

• Excellent skills in collaborating with others and working on a team.

• Excellent organizational skills with the proven ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to effectively use BB&N technology systems and learn new systems as they emerge.

• Long-term planning skills and the ability to think strategically.

• A growth mindset related to professional growth and evaluation.

• A commitment to BB&N Core values of inquiry, integrity, belonging, and kindness. 

Salary: $120,000 - $130,000.00

BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits, employing equitable and consistent compensation practices. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands. 

Compensation for eligible full-time and part-time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and other competitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health & dental insurance; commuter benefits; long-term disability insurance, and more. 

To Apply:  

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, and Reference List. 

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.