Upper School Faculty

The Rivers School • Weston, MA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Rivers School, a co-educational independent day school serving grades 6–12 in Weston, Massachusetts, seeks professionals to join its dynamic, innovative, and welcoming school community. Full-time faculty teach four classes, advise students, and contribute to the school’s co-curricular program as a coach or club advisor.

Successful teachers collaborate with colleagues to develop departmental curriculum and pedagogy, pursue professional development, care sincerely for student well-being, and advance the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion mission. Rivers welcomes candidates with varied backgrounds and pathways, including those whose experience meets the qualifications in non-traditional ways. The school provides affinity and allyship spaces, institutional professional development, peer and supervisor mentorship, and a year-long onboarding program.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a related subject.
• Ability and desire to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Commitment to professional development.
• A team-first attitude and sincere care for student well-being.
• Commitment to advancing the school’s DEI mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach four classes.
• Advise students.
• Contribute to the co-curricular program as a coach or club advisor.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop departmental curriculum and pedagogy.
• Participate in professional development.
• Support student well-being and advance the school’s DEI mission.

Benefits

• BIPOC affinity, LGBTQ+ affinity, and white allyship spaces for professionals.
• Institutional professional development.
• Mentorship from peers and direct supervisors.
• A year-long onboarding program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time