The Foundation for a Meaningful Life
Kindergarten - Grade 9 in Southborough, MA
About

Working at Fay

Make your career one that makes a difference.

Working at Fay means joining a community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences who enjoy working and learning together. Our job titles do not reflect all that we do. As an independent day and boarding school with students from Kindergarten through grade nine and an Early Learning Center with children as young as 2.9 years, Fay offers many opportunities to grow professionally and personally as teachers, coaches, mentors, leaders, and contributors to our community. 

Fay School seeks candidates who are excited about and supportive of being in an authentically diverse school community. Fay’s high standards of professionalism are maintained through a supportive program of ongoing supervision and evaluation, and a professional development program that encourages employees to grow personally and professionally through workshops, conferences, training, and further education.

Read Fay School's statement on diversity and inclusion.

Candidates interested in working at Fay who do not see a position at this time should send cover letter and resume via email with the subject line “General Interest” to fayjobs@fayschool.org.
 

Why do our employees love working at Fay?


“I value collaborating with supportive, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic colleagues. Additionally, I cherish the global perspective I gain from working with students and families from various countries and regions.” - Trey Dugger, Music Teacher

"As a veteran teacher, working at Fay keeps me energized and renewed! The students bring positive energy that keeps me learning and improving each day. I love the environment because colleagues care for each other and support each other professionally as well as personally. I feel a deep responsibility because I know that I am serving the leaders of the world by being a teacher at Fay." - Alina Argueta, World Languages Teacher

“I am proud to be a staff member at such a storied and prestigious school. Working with such a dedicated team of people in the Facilities Department, along with everyone else on the staff and faculty, inspires me to strive and do my very best in service to the children who go to school here. As the students grow and learn academically, this is also a great environment to grow and learn professionally.” - Chris Hill, Facilities Department 

“Everyone at Fay–administration, faculty, and staff–genuinely wants the best for the students and each other. This creates a vibrant, collaborative, and incredibly supportive work environment that I feel lucky to be a part of!” - Catherine Devlin, Upper School Teacher

“Working collaboratively and inventively with teachers from other departments and divisions improves my teaching and lesson plans, and I am consistently surprised by how student reactions, thoughts, and insights deepen my course lessons and classroom activities.” - Mark Evans, Creativity & Design Department Chair

“Working at Fay has brought joy back into teaching. Fay is a community where my and my students' ideas, opinions, and earnest efforts are acknowledged and valued. I have been able to engage in professional learning opportunities and community activities that have improved my teaching and allowed me to make meaningful connections with my peers, families, and students.” - Aimee Slatkavitz, Grade 8 Dean and Upper School Science Teacher

Current Openings

Employee Benefits

Employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 27.5 hours per week are eligible for employee benefits. Full-time employees (37.5 hours a week) are also eligible to receive 50% tuition remission for their children who are enrolled at Fay School or the Early Learning Center.

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  • Available Insurance Programs

    Health Insurance is available through Blue Cross Blue Shield New England and includes a choice of HMO plans: bronze, silver, and gold. Fay School pays a percentage of the premiums for each plan.

    Dental Insurance is available through Dental Blue Select plan. Fay School pays 50% of the premium.

    Vision Plan: Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the School's Vision Insurance Plan through VSP Vision Care.

    Short Term Disability: after one year of employment, Fay School provides coverage of 60% to 100% of the employee's salary, depending on years of service, for up to six months.

    Long Term Disability: LTD is available after one year of service and provides coverage of 60% of an employee's salary up to a maximum of $10k per month. Fay School pays 100% of the LTD premium.

    Group Life Insurance: Life insurance is available after one year of service. The benefit is equivalent to two times the employee's annual salary, up to a maximum of $200k. Fay School pays 100% of the life insurance premium.

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  • 125 Flexible Spending Account

    Employees may contribute to a 125 Flexible Spending Account using pre-tax dollars to pay for uninsured health care and dependent care services.

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan

    Fay School contributes 8% of an employee's salary towards his or her USI Retirement Account after the first year of employment. Employees are also required to make a minimum contribution equal to 2% of their annual salary. The one-year 'wait' period is waived for new employees who are joining Fay from another school or not-for-profit organization. Employees may make voluntary contributions from their date of hire.

  • Paid Time Off

    Vacation
    Faculty receive paid time off during Fay School vacations and recognized school holidays. Staff receive paid time off based on years of service. 

    Personal Days
    Faculty are eligible for two Personal Days and staff are eligible for one Personal Day each year.

    Sick Leave
    Employees are eligible for paid sick leave as follows:
    Full-time faculty - up to 7 days per year
    Full-time staff - up to 10 days per year
    Part-time faculty and staff who are scheduled to work at least 27.5 hours per week area eligible for paid sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
    Employees whose work schedule is less than 27.5 hours per week may be eligible for paid sick leave.

  • No-Fee Extended Day for Enrolled Children

    Fay School Extended Day is available at no charge to full-time employees' children who are enrolled in Fay School.

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  • Tuition Remission for Children of Faculty and Staff

    Full-time employees are eligible for 50% tuition remission for their children who are  enrolled in Fay School, the Early Learning Center, and Auxiliary Programs - including after-school clubs, summer camp, and vacation camps.

  • Additional Benefits for Employees and their Families

    The campus fitness facilities, outdoor pools, and outdoor ice rink are available for use by employees and their families when not being used by school programs. 

    Employees are welcome to take out lunch from the dining room each day when school or camps are in session. Faculty and staff who are scheduled for lunch duty eat in the dining room with students. 

    The employee Wellness Program provides resources and many opportunities for employees to participate in wellness activities. Employees are invited to join a Wellness Team for some friendly (and healthy) competition among colleagues.

  • Special Leaves

    Employees may be eligible for special leaves including parental leave, medical leave, family care leave, and active military duty leave.

  • Employee Assistance Program

    The School offers an employee assistance program that provides a variety of support services including legal consultations, financial planning, mental health counseling, nutritionist advising, and more. The benefit is available to full and part-time employees, as well as their family members over the age of 18.

Professional Development

Fay faculty and staff are always seeking to improve their skills and stay up-to-date on best practices in elementary and middle school education. To that end, we have a robust budget for professional development and support our employees' development.

  • Fay supports employee attendance at conferences and workshops - faculty and staff attend a range of events every year, including NAIS, AISNE, TABS, AISAP, and EMA.

  • Curriculum Innovation Grants are available to Fay School teachers for the purpose of developing new curriculum. These grants support curriculum-related work, typically in the summer months, that lies beyond the scope of faculty members’ normal professional duties.

  • Each new member of faculty is assigned a Teacher Mentor who provides guidance and information during the first year of teaching at Fay. Mentors reach out to new faculty before the opening of the new school year to ease the transition and answer any questions.

Living on Campus

Fay School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining an environment in which all employees and qualified applicants are treated equally without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, ancestry, veteran status, military service and application for military service, or any category protected under applicable law. Any discrimination on the basis of an individual’s protected status will not be accepted or tolerated. The School will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities or pregnancy-related conditions, in accordance with applicable law. This commitment is evident in all aspects of the School’s employment practices and policies, including recruiting, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, discipline, discharge, benefits, and training.

This Policy prohibits discrimination against employees by other Fay School employees, by students, by students’ family members, or by others with whom employees come into contact as part of their work for the School. If an employee has any questions or believes that they may have been the victim of discrimination, they should bring concerns to the attention of the Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations, Associate Head of School, or Head of School.
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SOUTHBOROUGH, MA 01772
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