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Working at Groton School means entering a close community that is dedicated to nurturing students in grades eight through 12 and preparing them, as the School’s founder Rev. Endicott Peabody said, for “the active work of life.” Groton School provides competitive salaries and an appealing benefit package to a diverse workforce of faculty and staff.

Faculty Positions

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Teaching Fellow Program

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  • Charles C. Alexander Teaching Fellow Program

    Groton School, a coeducational boarding school in Groton, Massachusetts, welcomes applicants to the Charles C. Alexander Teaching Fellow Program. This program serves recent college graduates interested in working under supervision to develop the varied skills required of secondary boarding school teachers. The program offers as wide an exposure as possible to all aspects of boarding school life.

    The teaching fellow's responsibilities will include teaching two classes under the supervision of an experienced member of the department as well as observation of other classes. The fields open to fellows are English, History, Mathematics, Classics, French, Spanish, Chinese, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Religion, and the Arts (not Art History), but the departments with openings vary from year to year. Openings will be listed on this page. Fellows also help coach athletics during at least two but preferably three seasons, assist in dormitory supervision one or two evenings per week and every fourth Saturday evening (or as needed), and participate in other areas of school life commensurate with their interests and talents.

    Teaching fellow appointments are one-year, salaried positions. Also provided are living quarters, meals in the school's Dining Hall, and full utilities, except for telephone. Medical insurance is offered, with recipients paying a small percentage of the premium for the plan chosen.

    We are accepting applications through January 10, 2024 for the 2024–25 school year.

    College seniors and recent graduates interested in applying for the Fellows program should submit a cover letter; a resume indicating education, previous employment, interests, and athletic experience; a copy of their college transcript; and three letters of recommendation to the Charles C. Alexander Teaching Fellow Program, Groton School, 282 Farmers Row, P.O. Box 991, Groton, MA 01450-0991. Questions should be directed to Ms. Rita Lalli at 978-448-7502 or fellows@groton.org.

Staff Positions

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  • Assistant Athletic Trainer

    Groton School is seeking an assistant athletic trainer to provide evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for student injuries and immediate emergency care during athletic practices and competitions. 
     
    The assistant athletic trainer will report to and work closely with the director of sports medicine in enforcing departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.

    Responsibilities and Duties:
    • Assisting the Director of Sports Medicine with planning, organizing, directing, and executing programs associated injury prevention
    • Providing education and serving as a resource for the Groton community on injury/illness prevention and wellness
    • Assisting with fitting of protective athletic gear
    • Providing respectful communication, within limits of confidentiality, on students' health matters to coaches, parents, health care providers, and school administrators, as needed
    • Maintaining complete and accurate records of athletic training services provided and pertinent medical data
    • Helping students safely return to physical activity after a concussion
    • Helping to maintain the athletic training room
    • Scheduling and transporting students to orthopedic appointments in collaboration with the Health Center
    • Collaborating with the School's Wellness Program Manager as needed
    Requirements:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine or related field
    • NATA-BOC certification and MA state license or the ability to obtain prior to hiring
    • CPR/AED certification
    • Experience working in independent schools or with adolescents in an educational setting is preferred
    Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: jobs@groton.org

    Groton School is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Groundskeeper

    Groton School's Buildings and Grounds Department is seeking a full-time groundskeeper. This is an entry-level, full-time position with excellent benefits.

    Responsibilities

    Spring and summer: along with other members of the grounds team, maintain campus grounds by mowing, trimming, removing leaves, along with various other assigned tasks

    Fall and winter: general building cleaning and snow shoveling, and maintaining the school’s two ice rinks, including operating the school’s zamboni

    The position requires an individual who can work the following schedule:

    April–August: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. working as a member of the grounds team

    September–March: Tuesday through Saturday (exact hours to be determined) working in the ice rinks. This will largely be a second shift role with, when applicable, a 10% hourly shift differential.

    Requirements

    Qualified applicants will possess:
    • Good mechanical skills and the ability to operate a variety of landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, grass trimmers, and hand tools
    • A positive attitude and very good interpersonal skills since work will be performed among students, faculty, and staff on campus grounds
    • Minimum of a high school or trade school diploma and a current driver’s license;  hoisting license is a plus
    • Ability to shovel snow and occasionally perform heavy lifting
    • Willingness to undergo a brief physical fitness test prior to finalization of hire, given the physical nature of the role
    If you are a team player and interested in being part of a diverse and busy work environment, please send your resume to jobs@groton.org and put "Groundskeeper" in the subject line.

    Groton School is an equal opportunity employer
  • Maintenance Electrician

    Groton School's Buildings and Grounds Department is currently seeking a full-time maintenance electrician. This is a full-time, 12-months per year position with benefits. This role reports to the manager of plant & utilities.

    Responsibilities

    The Electrician will be required to:
    • Maintain secondary electrical systems and equipment
    • Manage the distribution of secondary power, fire alarm and security systems, energy management and backup power supply systems (UPS)
    Requirements

    Qualified applicants will possess:
    • A high school or trade school diploma
    • A minimum of three years’ experience as a licensed electrician
    • A valid driver’s license
    • A positive attitude and very good interpersonal skills since work will be performed among students, faculty, and staff on campus grounds
    If you are a team player and interested in being part of a diverse and busy work environment, please send your resume to jobs@groton.org and put "Electrician" in the subject line.

    Groton School is an equal opportunity employer
  • Part-Time Zamboni Operator

    Groton School is seeking a part-time Zamboni operator to work Saturdays and Sundays for approximately 10-15 hours per week from October through March.

    No experience is necessary.

    Responsibilities include:
    • operation of ice making equipment
    • customer assistance
    • snow shoveling
    • general building cleaning
    Qualifications:
    • A valid driver’s license
    If you are a team player, interested in being part of a diverse and busy work environment, please email your resume to jobs@groton.org and include "Zamboni Operator" in the subject line.

    Groton School is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Staff Accountant

    Groton School is seeking a staff accountant to play an integral part in the operations of the school’s Business Office.  Under the general direction of the deputy CFO/controller, the staff accountant works on cash and general ledger reporting, student billing, and fixed asset maintenance, all of which require a strong attention to detail. The Staff Accountant also works closely with the deputy CFO/controller on year-end audit preparation.

    Responsibilities and Duties

    The Staff Accountant will be expected to: 
    • Reconcile bank statements, general ledger accounts, and subsidiary ledgers each month, and resolve all discrepancies and post adjusting entries as necessary   
    • Review and approve all operating and capital invoices, travel expense reports, and petty cash reimbursements on a weekly basis
    • Serve as back up to the controller for ACH and wire payment initiation

    Qualifications

    The ideal candidate will have:
    • A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting 
    • Two or more years of work experience (preferred)
    • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
    • Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail
    • Familiarity with the business operations of educational institutions is a plus

    Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: jobs@groton.org

    Groton School is an equal-opportunity employer.
  • Per Diem Campus Safety Officer

    The Buildings and Grounds Department is seeking a campus safety officer.

    Applicants must possess a valid and clean Massachusetts driver’s license and First Responder/CPR training. Applicants will be required to successfully complete a physical ability test and will undergo a full background check.

    The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and very good interpersonal skills, for performing work duties among students, faculty, staff, and guests on campus. Snow shoveling and occasional heavy lifting are required.

    One to three years of experience in school or campus safety, law enforcement, military police training, or correctional officer training are required.

    If you are a team player and interested in being part of a diverse and busy work environment, please send your resume to jobs@groton.org and put “Safety Officer” in the subject line.

    Please note that, prior to hire, this position will require a background check.

    Groton School is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Part-time Medical Chaperone

    Groton School is seeking part-time medical chaperones to transport students to off-campus appointments.
     
    These are on-call positions during the Groton School academic year (early September through June).  
     
    Responsibilities include:
    • Driving students to and from off-campus medical and behavioral health visits (in areas including, but not limited to, Boston and Manchester, NH).
    Requirements:
    • A valid driver’s license and a good driving record
    • A clean and reliable passenger vehicle 
    • Evidence of adequate liability and collision automobile insurance
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality
    • Knowledge of adolescent issues and basic familiarity with the health care environment are helpful.
    Please note that, prior to hire, this position will require a background check.
     
    Please send your resume to jobs@groton.org with Medical Chaperone in the subject line.
     
    Groton School is an equal opportunity employer

Become Part of Groton's Vision


A coeducational, primarily residential school of 383 students, Groton sets for its students the highest standards of academic achievement, intellectual growth, ethical awareness and behavior, sportsmanship, athletic endeavor, and service to others.

The school takes leadership seriously, and our concern for character is a point of distinction. Our mission goes well beyond preparing students for college, instead aiming to provide an experience that addresses students' growth and maturity. With a balance of tradition and innovation, Groton provides exceptional opportunities to deserving students from diverse social, geographic, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and accepts students without regard to their families' ability to pay tuition.
 
If you are applying to become a member of Groton’s faculty, you should understand that Groton believes it is essential that teachers take part in students' lives. Groton's faculty does what the best faculties do: it builds student-teacher relationships that reach beyond the classroom and affirm and nurture the spirit while challenging the mind. Faculty members are expected to fulfill the founding vision that they take up the teaching profession as "their life's work."

An inclusive, tight-knit community, the Groton faculty is dedicated to inspiring student lives of character, learning, leadership, and service.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Groton School is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and seeks employees who reflect and support our mission-driven commitment to a diverse school community. The School complies with all government regulations regarding non-discriminating employment practices and, beyond that, provides an atmosphere that ensures all have the opportunity to succeed on their own merit, qualifications, and abilities. Groton School does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.