Associate Faculty

Associate Faculty

Employment Term: 1 Year Contract (with potential for renewal)

Founded in 1877, Rothesay Netherwood School (RNS) is a co-educational boarding and day school for Grades 6 to 12 that offers unique and exceptional world-class learning experiences in a safe, caring, and inclusive school community. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where students are empowered to embrace their individuality while pursuing the greater good. Located in Rothesay, New Brunswick, we challenge students to be active, compassionate leaders with a global perspective and the determination to make a difference in the world. We are a proud IB World School and a member of Round Square. RNS is a leading independent school with nearly 150 years of experience providing educational excellence for students from Atlantic Canada, across Canada, and around the world.

Job Overview

RNS is accepting applications for multiple positions in our dynamic Associate Faculty (AF) program. The AF program is a terrific opportunity for new teachers or those who are pursuing a career in the field of education, and is a live-in program at our boarding school campus in Rothesay, New Brunswick.

Subject areas for 2026-2027: Sciences, English, French, Mathematics, Physical Education, Art, and learning support.

Experience with any of the following would be considered an asset: coaching, athletics, robotics, drama, music, technology integration, coding, library, and/or learning support.

Key Responsibilities

As faculty members at RNS, incumbents of the Associate Faculty roles are expected to contribute across the different facets of residential life, and are responsible to:

• Teach a minimum of one course in their area of expertise (candidates with B. Ed) or provide learning support in a course (candidates without a B. Ed.)
• Provide academic support to students in our Learning Commons
• Support and supervise the Residential Life program
• Be part of the residential life team, care for a specific group of boarding students, and live in an apartment in one of our residences
• Be a contributing member of the team that plans and coordinates weekend programming
• Assist or lead a co-curricular activity (sport, arts, or STEAM activity)
• On a rotating basis, be responsible for weekday and/or weekend duty shifts
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development activities
• Gain experience in teaching, academic mentoring, residential life programming, and athletic or co-curricular leadership
• Be mentored by innovative teachers and take part in a range of on-site professional development opportunities
• Work closely with your houseparent to build strong relationships that encourage students to make good decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (for teaching role)
• Bachelor's Degree (for non-teaching role)
• Experience with working with youth would be an asset
• Interest in building relationships with youth
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Energetic, enthusiastic, optimistic, resilient and adaptable
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• A mindset of collaboration, professional growth, and flexibility

Compensation

• In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, the school provides on campus apartments for housing, which may be shared
• Meals are provided when school is open

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to send a resume and cover letter as one file in PDF format to: [email protected]. Applications will be received until March 20th, 2026. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate/s must provide a current Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening Report.

Applications will be reviewed upon submission and candidates interviewed until the position is filled.

Rothesay Netherwood School is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to a fair hiring process, free from discrimination based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.