Great teachers. We define them as enthusiastic, intelligent people, who know their subjects, truly like young people and like to teach. Burroughs gives teachers considerable autonomy in their classrooms; provides them with opportunities for professional development; and rewards them for pedagogical excellence. Finding great teachers is a priority at Burroughs, because as we see it, teachers are what make our school great.

Burroughs offers salaries competitive with the top independent schools in the country. Salary advancement is based on performance and workload. Benefits include life, dental, medical and disability insurance; TIAA retirement; and substantial tuition remission for faculty children.

We look to college contacts; local schools; faculty, parent and alumni contacts; professional organizations; and search consultants to help us find qualified candidates. Faculty openings are also posted here.

POSTED JANUARY 2012:  John Burroughs School has an opening for a full-time English teacher and a full-time computer technology assistant.

English Teacher, full-time position, effective August 20, 2012
The ideal candidate will have at least three years of teaching experience in a college preparatory environment, a strong academic background (master's degree preferred), interest in working with both middle school and high school students, and proven strength in collaborating creatively with colleagues. Ability to provide leadership in co-curricular areas (athletics and activities) is a plus. For immediate consideration, please send your resume, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy and three professional references by e-mail to Debbie Drummond, assistant to the head of school, at ddrumm@jburroughs.org or by postal mail to John Burroughs School, 755 S. Price Rd., St. Louis, MO  63124 ATTN:  Debbie Drummond.

Computer Technology Assistant, full-time position, effective April 2, 2012 (preferred but negotiable)
The ideal candidate will have experience providing technology support at a small business or school, enthusiasm about working in a secondary school environment with faculty and students, and a willingness to learn and adapt to the ever-changing technological climate in education. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• performance of basic computer maintenance for all campus devices
• troubleshooting hardware and software issues for faculty and students 
• set up and maintenance of printers and file servers
• classroom A/V configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting
  

For immediate consideration, please send your cover resume, cover letter and list of references by e-mail to Debbie Drummond, assistant to the head of school, at ddrumm@jburroughs.org or by postal mail to John Burroughs School, 755 S. Price Rd., St. Louis, MO  63124 ATTN:  Debbie Drummond.

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