Groton School

Groton School is an Episcopal boarding and day school in Groton, Massachusetts, serving roughly 380 students in the upper grades. Founded in the late 1800s, it sits on a rural campus about an hour northwest of Boston. Its Latin motto, Cui Servire Est Regnare, points to a service ethic that runs through daily life.

Teaching at Groton is unusually immersive. Most faculty live on campus and share the rhythm of meals, chapel, athletics, and study hours with students. That setup lets teachers know their advisees well. It rewards educators who want a role that reaches beyond the classroom door.

The academic program is broad for a school this size. Languages include Mandarin, French, Spanish, and Latin, and departments span the sciences, humanities, and arts. Because departments are small, teachers shape curriculum directly rather than inherit a fixed syllabus. New hires often pitch electives in their first few years.

Compensation at Groton School reflects real financial strength. With net assets above half a billion dollars and annual revenue near $55 million, the school funds competitive salaries, on-campus housing for residential faculty, term-time meals, and retirement contributions. In eastern Massachusetts, that housing benefit alone can add thousands per month to effective pay.

Hiring covers classroom teachers across subjects, coaches, dorm parents, and periodic roles in admission, advancement, and administration. Expect a three-part job: teach, coach or advise, and live in. Candidates who want a small school with stable finances and daily contact with students will find Groton worth a close look.