Millbrook School

Millbrook School is an independent boarding and day high school in Millbrook, New York. It serves roughly 300 to 500 students in grades 9 through 12. The campus sits in rural Dutchess County, about 90 miles north of Manhattan. Millbrook holds no religious affiliation. Its stated values — respect, integrity, stewardship, service, and curiosity — shape classrooms, advising, and dorm life.

One feature sets teaching jobs at Millbrook apart: the Trevor Zoo. It is an AZA-accredited zoo on campus, and students help staff it. Faculty work alongside students who care for animals, keep up trails, and hold weekly community jobs. For teachers who want experiential learning woven into the week, few New York boarding schools match it.

The language program covers Mandarin, French, Latin, and Spanish. Language faculty join an established four-track department rather than teaching alone. Millbrook School also sits on firm financial ground. Net assets top $130 million, annual revenue is near $33 million, and fundraising grew about 14 percent in 2023. That stability matters for candidates thinking long term.

Boarding faculty roles usually pair teaching with coaching or activity leadership and dorm duty. Benefits typically include on-campus housing, term-time meals, health coverage, and retirement contributions. In the Hudson Valley, housing alone adds real value on top of a posted salary. Teaching searches cluster in late winter and spring for fall starts. Admission, advancement, and operations jobs open year-round.

For educators drawn to small classes and hands-on programs, Millbrook rewards a close look.