Employment Opportunities

NMH Summer is a vibrant, engaging living and learning program for students in grades 7 to 12, in beautiful western Massachusetts. 

For over 120 years, we have welcomed students from more than 129 countries and all 50 states to our summer program. We bring together capable, motivated students with experienced, dedicated teachers and teaching fellows to enrich the educational and personal development of all. Through academic and enrichment work, athletics and arts experiences, and social and cultural activities, the summer campus community discovers together the excitement and joy of learning, growing, and belonging. NMH Summer adults strive to make a difference, enjoy challenges, appreciate young people, and are committed to the principles of inclusivity and community.

We seek experienced lead teachers and teaching fellows for NMH Summer 2026. Classes start on July 6 or July 20 with required faculty meetings in the days prior (see job descriptions for details).

NMH Summer offers a four-week program commencing July 3 and two two-week programs, the second of which starts on Sunday, July 19. Teaching fellows must be available for the full four-week program. Meals are provided and limited on-campus housing options are available for lead teachers. Meals and housing are available for all teaching fellows.

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Faculty/Staff

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for lead teachers

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Teaching Fellows

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for teaching fellows

Teaching fellows and dorm heads will arrive on Friday, June 26, for their orientation week. Full faculty and staff meetings will take place on Thursday, July 2.  Faculty and staff will depart on Sunday, Aug 2.

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.

  • One Lamplighter Way, Mount Hermon, Massachusetts 01354

  • email: summer@nmhschool.org

  • 413-498-3290

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  • NMH Summer Teacher Experience

    “At NMH Summer, I fell in love with the immersive, collaborative community.  The opportunity to teach such a diverse, passionate, and thoughtful group of students from around the world has been transformative for me as a person and a teacher, and the colleagues with whom I work each summer inspire me to be the best educator that I can be every day. “

  • NMH Summer Teacher Experience

    “The beautiful NMH campus is alive each summer with collaborative faculty, engaged students, a culture of care and support, and even a working farm, and I could not imagine a better place to learn, work, and live.”

  • NMH Summer Teacher Experience

    “Being present in the students’ dorm life, sports activities, and social lives made me realize the impact a boarding school environment provides and cemented for me a love of working with students.”