The Rivers School·Weston, Massachusetts
Middle School Faculty members will teach four classes, advise students, and contribute to the school's co-curricular program as a coach or club advisor. They are expected to collaborate with colleagues to develop and refine curriculum and pedagogy.
The Rivers School [https://www.rivers.org/] — a 6-12 co-ed independent day school in Weston, MA, just outside Boston — seeks professionals who are looking to join a dynamic, innovative, and welcoming school community.
The Rivers School—a 6-12 co-ed independent day school in Weston, MA, just outside Boston— seeks professionals who are looking to join a dynamic, innovative, and welcoming school community.
We are always looking for promising candidates to join our professional community in the Middle School. We encourage anyone interested in being considered for a teaching position to submit an application.
Full-time faculty positions include teaching four classes, advising, and contributing to the school’s co-curricular program as a coach or club advisor. Candidates must possess a commitment to professional development as well as the ability and desire to collaborate effectively with colleagues across disciplines to develop and refine curriculum and pedagogy according to the developmental needs of middle school students. A team-first attitude, sincere care for student well-being, and commitment to advancing the school’s DEI mission are also essential qualities for a successful Rivers teacher. A bachelor’s degree in a related subject is required.
Rivers encourages interest from candidates who will enrich the diversity of identity, experience, and perspectives among our professional and school community. We recognize that skilled and innovative individuals follow a variety of pathways in life, and we enthusiastically invite applications from those who may have experience that meets our qualifications in non-traditional ways. Rivers offers BIPOC affinity, LGBTQ+ affinity, and white allyship spaces for professionals, as well as institutional professional development, to support and enrich our work around equity and access. In addition to mentorship from peers and direct supervisors, all professional community members benefit from a year-long onboarding program.
Salary Range: $70,000-$115,000
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related subject and a commitment to professional development. A team-first attitude and a commitment to advancing the school's DEI mission are essential qualities.
Market context
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