Upper School History Teacher -- One-Year Leave (2026-27)

• 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.
• This one-year leave upper school history position for fall 2026 will consist of teaching four sections and possibly contributing to the co-curricular life of the school through coaching or club mentoring.
• The position will begin with opening professional community meetings at the end of August 2026 and run through June 2027.
• The ideal candidate will possess a commitment to personal growth and professional development as a teacher of history, research, and writing, as well as the ability and desire to collaborate effectively with colleagues regarding curriculum and pedagogy.
• A team-first attitude, a sincere care for student wellbeing, and a commitment to advancing the school’s DEI mission are also essential qualities for a successful Rivers teacher.
• Candidates for this position should have strong organizational skills and at least two years’ experience teaching history (preferably at the high school level).
• A bachelor’s degree in History or a related field is required; a master’s degree in History, education, or a related subfield is preferred.
• 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 the Department Chair and Dean of Faculty, all first-year faculty members benefit from a close relationship with a peer mentor and take part in an onboarding program led by the Director of New Faculty Development.
• Rivers Mission Statement & Core Values History Department Mission Statement

Salary Range: $70,000 to $115,000 annually