Middlesex School

Middlesex School is an independent, non-denominational school in Concord, Massachusetts, serving grades 9 through 12. Founded in 1901, the school enrolls between 300 and 500 students on a residential campus about twenty miles northwest of Boston. Most students board, and the rest commute from nearby towns. The founding ideal — "finding the promise" in every student — still shapes daily faculty work.

Teaching at Middlesex is a residential job, not just a classroom one. Most faculty teach four or five sections, coach or lead an afternoon activity, advise students, and take on dorm duties on a rotation. The language program is notably wide for a school this size, with Mandarin, French, Latin, Spanish, and other offerings. That breadth creates real opportunity for language teachers who want full course loads.

Compensation reflects the scope of the role. On-campus housing, term-time meals, tuition remission for faculty children, and strong retirement contributions are typical pieces of the package. In metro Boston, the housing piece alone can be worth more than a raise most years. Middlesex School reported net assets above $350 million in 2023, which gives the school steady footing to invest in salaries and facilities.

Hiring clusters around the academic-year start. Expect openings in English, math, science, history, languages, and the arts, plus roles in coaching, residential life, admission, and advancement. Because Middlesex is mid-sized, each hire shapes a department or a dorm for years. For candidates drawn to an immersive boarding school near Boston, Middlesex School is worth a close look.