NMH Summer Teaching Fellow

Northfield Mount Hermon Summer Teaching Fellows Program: Turn Your Passion for Making a Difference into an Unforgettable Experience this Summer!

Northfield Mount Hermon isn’t just a school; it’s a vibrant, engaging and inclusive living and learning summer program for students in grades 7-12, in beautiful western Massachusetts. Since 1905, we have welcomed students from over 129 countries and all 50 states to our summer program, both to learn and to shape the future. Here, your passion for teaching and nurturing young minds will become a transformative experience.

Our NMH Summer Teaching Fellows Program is a hands-on, all-encompassing dive into the world of education. Picture yourself:

• Interacting in the classroom: Assist lead teachers, plan and teach courses, and conduct extra-help sessions.
• Inspiring beyond academics: Coach sports, supervise extracurricular activities, chaperone student field trips, and be the mentor you always wished you had.
• Engaging meaningfully: Advise a group of six to eight students, sharing in their joys, challenges, and growth.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Do you have a strong academic record and a heart that beats for teaching? Do you seek to change lives and make a difference? Are you ready for a challenge? Are you passionate about equity, inclusion, and anti-racist education? If yes, you are exactly the person we need.
• We also are excited about the opportunity to hire teaching fellows looking to specialize in social media, ESOL/TESOL experience, or work supporting the administrative team. The Social Media specialist will work alongside our Communications department working on content for the NMH Summer website, social media coverage, publications, and our end-of-summer slideshow. The English-Language Immersion specialist will support our vibrant ELI program, teachers and students by planning and orchestrating the program-wide field trip and annual Festival of Nations. And the administrative specialists will focus on collaborating with our administrative teams to organize and oversee students activities, field trips, attendance, Saturday programming, the end-of-summer slideshow, and more.
• We also look forward to hiring teaching fellows who are excited about working with our Summer Institute for Performing Arts or our athletes in our summer sports programs. The Summer Institute for Performing Arts will include three tracks (theatre, dance, and voice), and teaching fellows will have the opportunity to specialize in one track, while also collaborating with the other two tracks throughout the summer. Summer programs in athletics include the Summer Athletics Intensive, a two-week program for experienced athletes, and Summer Sports Academies, a one-week program for beginning athletes. Sports may include basketball, rowing, wrestling, tennis, track and field, ice hockey, golf, and/or field hockey.
• Fellows will want to be fully immersed in the classroom, dorm and social activities, and should ideally hold a valid driving license and be willing to undertake training and a DOT exam to drive our AV/minibuses.

What Are the Benefits?

• Your reward: In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy the comfort of housing and meals. It's like being part of a big, supportive family.
• Your team: You’ll join 25 dedicated summer teaching fellows, each bringing their own unique spark to NMH.
• Your guides: You’ll learn from seasoned educators who are expert teachers and will become lifelong mentors.

Key Dates For NMH Summer 2027

Sunday, June 27 Dorm heads and teaching fellows arrive on campus by 5pm in preparation for orientation week

Thursday, July 1 Opening faculty meetings

Saturday, July 3 NMH Summer registration day: 4-week and Session 1 students arrive!

Monday, July 5 Classes begin

Saturday, July 17 Session 1 students depart/Dorm preparations for Session 2 arrivals

Sunday, July 18 Session 2 students arrive

Saturday, July 31 All students depart; final faculty/staff gathering

Sunday, Aug. 1 Faculty and fellows depart

Ready to Hop On Board? Join Us!

• Apply early! (see link below) We also post the position on Handshake and other college platforms and start reviewing applications in December. We hire on a rolling basis, so while the deadline is Feb. 1, 2026, we highly recommend submitting your application ASAP.
• What do you need to apply? Complete the online application form, a resume, a personal statement explaining why you are suited to this position, a transcript (GPA 3.0+), and two letters of recommendation.
• Additional notes: Whether you're a college junior or senior, a recent graduate, or a grad student, you're welcome at NMH Summer. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents or have visa-free work eligibility.

Hear from Former Fellows:

Our past fellows are our biggest champions. They've experienced the magic of NMH and have stories to share about their incredible journey.

CHECK OUT WHAT NMH SUMMER TEACHING FELLOWS HAVE TO SAY:

“I think NMH has been perfecting the formula for their fellows for years, and it shows. The preparation was exceptional, the support was beyond compare, and the overall professionalism of the program was incredibly high. I have nothing to add that would improve the program. Great job!”

“NMH has been, hands down, one of the best work experiences I have ever had. As a teaching fellow, I felt more supported and more valued than I have at any other organization. The message that it is not only OK, but encouraged, to be a new teacher and not to pretend otherwise, to try things in the classroom and to fail, is so valuable for me at this point in my career. I really appreciated being able to discuss with other teachers the successes and failures that are a part of any day and to use that instant feedback in my own classroom. To be surrounded by experienced teachers who were dedicated to my success as a teaching fellow in addition to the success of the students was one of the most rewarding aspects of my time at NMH.”

“My experience at NMH Summer was not only rewarding in the connections I made with students and the team of faculty but also invaluable in deciding whether teaching is something I want to pursue long-term. Having this opportunity to work with students in and out of the classroom taught me how growth is not solely an educational endeavor but an overarching journey. Being present in the students’ dorm life, sports activities, and social lives made me realize the impact a boarding school environment provides and cemented for me a love of working with students. The team of faculty was highly impressive and influential to me as I think about finishing my last year of college and start looking towards the future. Being able to be a part of such a highly functioning and empathetic team of teaching fellows, lead teachers, and dorm staff inspired me to bring a level of enthusiasm, positivity, and compassion to all areas of my life going forward.”

“Throughout my entire time at NMH Summer, I felt like all of my colleagues — directors, office staff, house directors, lead teachers —proactively supported my experience and were interested in my success at NMH and in my future career as a teacher. What a fantastic layer to this program. It’s really about the kids, but also about supporting the fellows. I am very thankful for this.”

“I can't believe it's all over. I loved having the freedom to experiment and discover aspects of my teaching abilities in a real classroom setting. NMH Summer definitely prepared me for my upcoming job; I cannot express how grateful I am to this program for preparing me for what's next.”

Reach Out. Join Us!

• Apply: Click here to submit your application form
• Find us: One Lamplighter Way, Mount Hermon, Massachusetts 01354
• Connect: [email protected]
• 413-498-3270
• https://www.nmhsummer.org/

Northfield Mount Hermon School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

(ver. 10/1/2026)