Employment Opportunities
Blair Academy, in the treatment of employees and applicants for employment, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination.
How to Apply: Faculty Positions
Unless otherwise specified in the job listing, a résumé, letter of interest, two to three letters of recommendation, and a current transcript (which may be unofficial) should be forwarded to Lorry Perry by mail at P.O. Box 600, Blair Academy, Blairstown, NJ 07825-0600 or, by email at perryl@blair.edu.
Dean of Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
SCHOOL SETTING
Blair Academy is a co-educational, grade 9-postgraduate boarding school situated on 463 hilltop acres just minutes from the Delaware Water Gap and approximately one hour west of New York City. The school is 80 percent boarding, possesses exceptional facilities and faculty housing, and is committed to the continuing education of the faculty.
Blair’s mission is to know its students so that they are empowered to more fully understand themselves and the world. Through strong relationships with faculty and experiences designed to challenge our students, they nurture identities as skilled learners and engaged members of a diverse community. Blair students depart not only as prepared undergraduates, but ultimately as global citizens contributing to the greater good.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
A member of the senior administrative team and reporting directly to the Head of School, Blair Academy’s inaugural Dean of Equity, Inclusion and Belonging will lead and support school-wide diversity, equity and inclusion efforts (www.blair.edu/deib). The successful candidate will act as a resource, guide and strategic partner to the Blair community. Candidates with a background in spiritual life work and chaplaincy are encouraged to apply. Specific responsibilities of this 12-month position include:
- Working with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee of the Blair Academy Board of Trustees and liaising with all members of the Blair community
- Advancing the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) priorities outlined in the School’s Strategic Plan, All In
- Chairing the School’s Inclusivity Committee and reporting progress to the Head of School
- Working closely with the Dean of Faculty, department heads, Head of School and director of human resources to continue to enhance diversity in the employee talent pool
- Partnering with administrators and offices across campus as a thought leader on developing and implementing DEIB professional development/training
- Building relationships with outside diversity consultants, speakers and organizations as part of efforts to educate the Blair community
- Partnering with the admission and advancement offices to promote best practices/outreach strategies to engage families/alumni of diverse backgrounds and share Blair’s commitment to DEIB
- Working with students in support of activities related to DEIB, as well as engage in chaplaincy across the Blair community if possible
- Acting as the liaison between all constituents and senior leadership, creating a space for listening and learning about the equity and inclusion needs of the community
- Working with the academic and student life offices on taking a data-based approach to guiding equity and inclusion initiatives and measuring ongoing growth in these areas
- Teaching one section of related interest or in a discipline with which there is prior experience
- Serving on a dorm duty team for weeknight and weekend duty
- Leading or assisting an afternoon commitment
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of five years of classroom teaching or relevant experience working with adolescents
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
- Previous experience and a track record of success in furthering and modeling DEIB work in a school setting
- Knowledge of best practices, resources and a network for advancing Blair’s DEIB efforts
- Experience supporting spiritual growth in all aspects of campus life; background in chaplaincy work preferred but not required
- Demonstrated leadership and facilitation experience
- Ability to inspire and motivate others to engage in shared dialogue
- An inclusive team-builder and partner, effective at collaborating with and presenting to a variety of stakeholders
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- A passion for and understanding of Blair’s mission
- A familiarity with the culture of independent schools
- Demonstrated proficiency using the Microsoft and Google suites
HOW TO APPLY
Send your résumé and a letter of interest to Suzy Logan, Assistant Head of School for Strategic Communications, at logans@blair.edu, along with three professional references.
Blair Academy seeks and supports employees who enliven and strengthen our community through their contributions to our classrooms, extracurricular activities and their desire to bring people together in a welcoming, inclusive community. We are committed to hiring people from a diversity of backgrounds. We do not discriminate against any applicants, as we ensure equal employment opportunities for all.
Math Teacher
School Setting:
Blair Academy is a co-educational, grade 9-postgraduate boarding school situated on 460 hilltop acres just minutes from the Delaware Water Gap and approximately one hour west of New York City. The school is 80 percent boarding, possesses exceptional facilities and faculty housing, and is committed to the continuing education of the faculty. Learn more about our campus and programs at the School’s website at www.blair.edu.
Position Available:
Blair Academy announces an opening for a mathematics teacher. We are searching for an enthusiastic, student-centered, and collegial teacher who will share in the responsibility of ensuring that our teaching of mathematics at Blair is cohesive, inquiry-based and appropriately challenging across our four-year sequence.
The strongest applicants will have the following qualifications:
● Experience teaching introductory and advanced principles of algebra, geometry and quantitative analysis at the high school level;
● Interest in project-based, inquiry-based, and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching mathematics;
● A passion for teaching students at all levels, from Algebra 1 through multivariable calculus;
● An advanced degree in mathematics or a related field, or an M.Ed. with a B.A./B.S. in math;
● Interest and experience integrating technological, artistic and scientific aspects of the study of mathematics into lesson plans;
● A strong commitment to collaborating with colleagues to create curricular materials.
Typical job responsibilities include:
● Teaching 4 sections each semester, including Multivariable Calculus, and Geometry, details to be determined.
● Coaching or assisting with a sport for 2 seasons or with activities for 3 seasons
● Advising a group of 6 to 8 students
● Providing weekly supervision for boarding students
How to Apply:
First, send your résumé and a letter of interest to Lorry Perry, Dean of Faculty, at perryl@blair.edu, followed by another e-mail with transcripts (which may be unofficial) and three professional references.
Blair Academy seeks and supports faculty members who enliven and strengthen our community through their contributions to our classrooms, extracurricular activities and their desire to bring people together in a welcoming, inclusive community. We are committed to hiring people from a diversity of backgrounds. We do not discriminate against any applicants, as we ensure equal employment opportunities for all.
Math Teacher
School Setting: Blair Academy is a co-educational, grade 9-postgraduate boarding school situated on 460 hilltop acres just minutes from the Delaware Water Gap and approximately one hour west of New York City. The school is 80 percent boarding, possesses exceptional facilities and faculty housing, and is committed to the continuing education of the faculty. Learn more about our campus and programs at the School’s website at www.blair.edu.
Position Available: Blair Academy announces an opening for a mathematics teacher. We are searching for an enthusiastic, student-centered, and collegial teacher who will share in the responsibility of ensuring that our teaching of mathematics at Blair is cohesive, inquiry-based and appropriately challenging across our four-year sequence.
The strongest applicants will have the following qualifications:
- Experience teaching introductory and advanced principles of algebra, geometry and quantitative analysis at the high school level;
- Interest in project-based, inquiry-based, and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching mathematics;
- A passion for teaching students at all levels, from Algebra 1 through Advanced Placement;
- An advanced degree in mathematics or a related field, or an M.Ed. with a B.A./B.S. in math;
- Interest and experience integrating technological, artistic and scientific aspects of the study of mathematics into lesson plans;
- A strong commitment to collaborating with colleagues to create curricular materials.
Typical job responsibilities include:
- Teaching 4 sections each semester, including AP Calculus AB, and Geometry, details to be determined.
- Coaching or assisting with a sport for 2 seasons or with activities for 3 seasons
- Advising a group of 6 to 8 students
- Providing weekly supervision for boarding students
How to Apply: First, send your résumé and a letter of interest to Lorry Perry, Dean of Faculty, at perryl@blair.edu, followed by another e-mail with transcripts (which may be unofficial) and three professional references.
Blair Academy seeks and supports faculty members who enliven and strengthen our community through their contributions to our classrooms, extracurricular activities and their desire to bring people together in a welcoming, inclusive community. We are committed to hiring people from a diversity of backgrounds. We do not discriminate against any applicants, as we ensure equal employment opportunities for all.
Crew Coach/English Teacher
School Setting:
Blair Academy is a co-educational, grade 9-postgraduate boarding school situated on 460 hilltop acres just minutes from the Delaware Water Gap and approximately one hour west of New York City. The school is 80 percent boarding, possesses exceptional facilities and faculty housing, and is committed to the continuing education of the faculty. Learn more about our campus and programs at the School’s website at www.blair.edu.
Position Available: Blair Academy announces an opening for a crew coach/English teacher
The strongest applicants will have the following qualifications:
- A degree in English
- Experience rowing crew
- Previous teaching experience
- A strong commitment to collaborating with colleagues to create curricular materials such as lesson plans, formative and summative assessments
- Strong organizational skills, confidence and have a passion for both crew and English
Typical job responsibilities include:
- Preparing and delivering engaging English lessons to students from different backgrounds, who all have different interests and abilities.
- Monitoring student performance, and adjusting teaching strategies and techniques for improved content delivery and skill development.
- Setting up exams, assessments, and activities in accordance with curriculum requirements.
- Communicating any student issues to advisors, monitors, dorm heads and other relevant staff members.
- Attending school events, club meetings, and staff meetings as required.
- Coming up with suggestions to improve the English curriculum and departmental operations.
- Building rapport with students so that they feel comfortable and safe discussing sensitive topics in class.
- Understanding and implementing Blair’s Five foundational principles.
- Teaching a total of four courses with two to three class preparations.
- Coaching crew for two seasons.
- Advising a group of six to eight students.
- Providing weekly supervision for boarding students.
We seek candidates who:
- Respond to feedback with a growth-oriented mindset
- Embrace inquiry, discussion, and collaboration as methods for teaching and learning
- Practice cultural responsiveness and demonstrate an appreciation for how our students’ identities may inform their behavior and performance
- Marry a passion for content area with investment in evidence-based teaching strategies
- Wish to be a part of a collaborative team
- Will approach every aspect of our shared work as a way to build and deepen relationships, since building relationships is at the heart of everything we do at Blair
- Are motivated to help our students meet their aims by maintaining high standards while also practicing care and flexibility
- Demonstrate an investment in helping to build our community as one that is supportive, healthy, inclusive and diverse
- Show an ability to juggle multiple priorities and responsibilities
- Enjoy working with adolescent students, in particular
How to Apply: First, send your résumé and a letter of interest to Lorry Perry, Dean of Faculty, at perryl@blair.edu, followed by another e-mail with transcripts (which may be unofficial) and three professional references.
Blair Academy seeks and supports faculty members who enliven and strengthen our community through their contributions to our classrooms, extracurricular activities and their desire to bring people together in a welcoming, inclusive community. We are committed to hiring people from a diversity of backgrounds. We do not discriminate against any applicants, as we ensure equal employment opportunities for all.
How to Apply: Staff Positions
Inquiries about non-teaching positions should be directed to the email address listed in the individual position descriptions. Please send resumes to hr@blair.edu.
Associate Director of Annual Giving
Blair Academy's Advancement Office is seeking an Associate Director of Annual Giving. The position is responsible for identifying, soliciting, and stewarding cash gifts from alumni. The Associate Director of Annual Giving manages a portfolio of prospects andis expected to meet specific goals for solicitations and new commitments. In addition, this position works with the Director of Annual Giving to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to increase annual cash giving through the solicitation, recognition and stewardship of annual leadership donations. This is a 12-month, exempt position reporting to the Director of Annual Giving.
Primary responsibilities:
● Identify, cultivate and solicit gifts from select alumni
● Travel and meet with alumni to personally solicit gifts and identify new leadership prospects (40%
in-office, 60% travel)
● Maintain a portfolio of future prospects and BlairFund prospects
● Work alongside the Director of Annual Giving to helpmanage the 1848 Leadership Society
● Manage the 35th, 30th and 25th Reunions, with emphasis on the 25th
● Assist with solicitation development/creation to encourage increased annual giving participation
and dollar amounts
● New York City and Philadelphia Alumni Chapter Liaison
Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree and fours years fundraising experience
● Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to work independently
● Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
● Must have strong interpersonal skills and a cheerful demeanor to work successfully with donors
and volunteers and to represent Blair Academy positively to the outside community
● Must be computer/technology proficient, especially in the use of database and spreadsheet
applications, preferably experience with Raiser’s Edge
● Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekend
School Setting:
Blair Academy is a co-educational, grade 9-postgraduate boarding school situated on 460 hilltop acres just minutes from the Delaware Water Gap and approximately one hour west of New York City. The school is 80 percent boarding, possesses exceptional facilities and is committed to the continuing education of employees. Learn more about our campus and programs at the School’s website at www.blair.edu.
How to Apply:
Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to hr@blair.edu.
Blair Academy seeks and supports employees who enliven and strengthen our community through their contributions to our classrooms, extracurricular activities and their desire to bring people together in a welcoming, inclusive community. We are committed to hiring people from a diversity of backgrounds. We do not discriminate against any applicants, as we ensure equal employment opportunities for all.
Senior Writer & Editor
The Senior Writer and Editor is the primary generator of written content for Blair’s website, magazine, marketing materials, social media, and other publications and platforms. The successful candidate will work closely with the director of communications, Assistant Head of School for Strategic Communications, advancement and admission offices, and other departments across campus on a wide range of communications and editorial pieces disseminated to Blair’s various constituencies.
Description:
- Serve as senior editor & primary writer for Blair’s magazine, producing content of outstanding quality for magazine features, boilerplate & advertisements.
- Manage annual website editorial calendar & serve as primary writer/editor of website news articles.
- Edit & proofread communications projects from offices across campus, including advancement/admission materials (viewbooks, proposals, grants, letters, emails, brochures & reports).
- Develop content specifically targeted toward individual social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Livestream).
- Write & rewrite sections of Blair’s website to ensure content remains concise & fresh.
- Research/write/edit as needed for emergent administrative projects.
Qualifications:
- Excellent & prolific writer with the ability to establish cordial working relationships with everyone from the Board of Trustees Chair to a new Blair student.
- Minimum of undergraduate degree in English or journalism with at least 5-7 years of experience writing in a corporate or nonprofit setting; master’s degree preferred.
- Must be collaborative & flexible to manage evolving projects that span a wide range of topics, platforms & mediums.
- Outstanding organizational skills & ability to balance many projects with competing deadlines.
- Ability to create content, as well as identify and generate creative story ideas.
- Experience in using the Microsoft Suite & Google Apps for Education.
- Experience in graphic design, web design & content-management systems a plus.
Send resumes and cover letter to hr@blair.edu.
School Setting:
Blair Academy is a co-educational, grade 9-postgraduate boarding school situated on 460 hilltop acres just minutes from the Delaware Water Gap and approximately one hour west of New York City. The school is 80 percent boarding, possesses exceptional facilities and is committed to the continuing education of employees. Learn more about our campus and programs at the School’s website at www.blair.edu.
Blair Academy seeks and supports employees who enliven and strengthen our community through their contributions to our classrooms, extracurricular activities and their desire to bring people together in a welcoming, inclusive community. We are committed to hiring people from a diversity of backgrounds. We do not discriminate against any applicants, as we ensure equal employment opportunities for all.