NMH Summer -
Teaching Fellow Application

Northfield Mount Hermon Summer Teaching Fellows Program: Turn Your Passion for Making a Difference into an Unforgettable Experience this Summer! 

Northfield Mount Hermon isn’t just a school; it’s a vibrant, engaging and inclusive living and learning summer program for students in grades 7-12, in beautiful western Massachusetts. Since 1905, we have welcomed students from over 129 countries and all 50 states to our summer program, both to learn and to shape the future. Here, your passion for teaching and nurturing young minds will become a transformative experience.

Our NMH Summer Teaching Fellows Program is a hands-on, all-encompassing dive into the world of education. Picture yourself:

  • Interacting in the classroom: Assist lead teachers, plan and teach courses, and conduct extra-help sessions.

  • Inspiring beyond academics: Coach sports, supervise extracurricular activities, and be the mentor you always wished you had.

  • Engaging meaningfully: Advise a group of six to eight students, sharing in their joys, challenges, and growth.

Who Are We Looking For?

  • Do you have a strong academic record and a heart that beats for teaching? Do you seek to make a difference? Are you ready for a challenge? Are you passionate about equity, inclusion, and anti-racist education? If yes, you are exactly the person we need.

What Are the Benefits?

  • Your reward: In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy the comfort of housing and meals. It's like being part of a big, supportive family.

  • Your team: You’ll join 30 dedicated summer teaching fellows, each bringing their own unique spark to NMH.

  • Your guides: You’ll learn from seasoned educators who are expert teachers and will become lifelong mentors.

Ready to Hop On Board? Join Us!

  • Apply early! Here is the application form. We post the position on Handshake and other college platforms. We start reviewing applications in December and hire on a rolling basis, so while the deadline is Feb. 29, 2024 at 5 pm, we highly recommend submitting your application ASAP.

  • What do you need to apply? An application form, a resume, a personal statement explaining why you are suited to this position, a transcript (GPA 3.0+), and two letters of recommendation.

  • Additional notes: Whether you're a college junior or senior, a recent graduate, or a grad student, you're welcome at NMH Summer. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents or have visa-free work eligibility.

Northfield Mount Hermon is an equal-opportunity employer.

Please note that all on-campus employees are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Additional Requirements

Email your personal statement, resume, and college transcript to summer.hr@nmhschool.org. In the subject line please enter “Your Full Name - Teaching Fellow Supporting Documents.”

Personal Statement: Explain in detail your reasons for wishing to join NMH Summer as a teaching fellow. Include why you have an interest in teaching. Be sure to mention relevant teaching, coaching, or supervisory experience with students/children. In addition, we are an intentionally diverse program, with students from many different cultures and backgrounds. Please comment on what you would bring to that objective.