Work at CRS
Charles River School is a unique, inclusive independent PreK-8 school that nurtures each student by igniting curiosity, encouraging creativity, and cultivating intellectual engagement. Our graduates know themselves, understand others, and shape the future of our diverse world with confidence and compassion.
The faculty and staff at Charles River School are exceptionally talented, diverse, active individuals concerned with the development and education of children. The school community’s culture and customs are rich and steeped in tradition, and also dynamic and inclusive.
Charles River School admits students of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational or admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Available Positions:
Charles River School is an innovative, inclusive independent PreK-8 school in Dover, MA, located just 16 miles west of Boston. CRS nurtures each student by igniting curiosity, encouraging creativity, and cultivating intellectual engagement. Our graduates know themselves, understand others, and shape the future of our diverse world with confidence and compassion.
We are seeking a warm and enthusiastic Pre-Kindergarten co-teacher to join our dynamic early childhood team.
At CRS, we believe in nurturing young learners through joyful, play-based exploration, meaningful relationships, and developmentally responsive teaching. Our PreK program emphasizes social-emotional learning, creativity, and foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and inquiry-based thinking.
Key Responsibilities:
- With co-teaching partner, plan and lead engaging, play-based lessons across all areas of early childhood learning
- Support each child’s social, emotional, and academic development in a nurturing environment
- Foster strong relationships with families through consistent, caring communication
- Participate fully in school life (faculty meetings, recess duty, carpool, committees, etc.)
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure inclusive, responsive, and mission-aligned teaching
Qualifications:
- Experience teaching in a PreK or early childhood classroom
- Strong understanding of child development and early learning frameworks
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and honoring diverse identities
- Excellent communication, organization, and team collaboration skills
Charles River School is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes educators from all backgrounds to apply.
To Apply:
Charles River School actively seeks candidates who will contribute and are committed to a diverse school community and inclusive educational practices. Interested individuals should send a resume and letter of interest to crsjobs@charlesriverschool.org (please include PreK teacher in the subject line) and fill out the CRS Employment Application.
Charles River School is an innovative, inclusive independent PreK-8 school in Dover, MA, located just 16 miles west of Boston. CRS nurtures each student by igniting curiosity, encouraging creativity, and cultivating intellectual engagement. Our graduates know themselves, understand others, and shape the future of our diverse world with confidence and compassion.
We are seeking a warm and enthusiastic Kindergarten co-teacher to join our dynamic early childhood team.
At CRS, we believe in nurturing young learners through joyful, play-based exploration, meaningful relationships, and developmentally responsive teaching. Our kindergarten program emphasizes social-emotional learning, creativity, and foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and inquiry-based thinking.
Key Responsibilities:
- With co-teaching partner, plan and lead engaging, play-based lessons across all areas of early childhood learning
- Support each child’s social, emotional, and academic development in a nurturing environment
- Foster strong relationships with families through consistent, caring communication
- Participate fully in school life (faculty meetings, recess duty, carpool, committees, etc.)
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure inclusive, responsive, and mission-aligned teaching
Qualifications:
- Experience teaching in a kindergarten or early childhood classroom
- Strong understanding of child development and early learning frameworks
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and honoring diverse identities
- Excellent communication, organization, and team collaboration skills
Charles River School is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes educators from all backgrounds to apply.
To Apply:
Charles River School actively seeks candidates who will contribute and are committed to a diverse school community and inclusive educational practices. Interested individuals should send a resume and letter of interest to crsjobs@charlesriverschool.org (please include Kindergarten teacher in the subject line) and fill out the CRS Employment Application.
Charles River School is a unique, inclusive independent PreK-8 school in Dover, MA, located just 16 miles west of Boston. CRS nurtures each student by igniting curiosity, encouraging creativity, and cultivating intellectual engagement. Our graduates know themselves, understand others, and shape the future of our diverse world with confidence and compassion.
We are seeking an energetic early elementary educator to co-teach a second-grade class. The successful candidate will work closely with a co-teacher within a team of two teachers to plan and implement a thematic curriculum that honors children’s developmental pace and includes language arts, math, science, and social-emotional skills.
Responsibilities:
- Work with co-teacher to plan and teach all reading/ language arts, math, science, and social studies curricula
- Provide support to students in social, emotional, and academic areas
- Communicate with parents about classroom events and student progress
- Work collaboratively with early childhood teachers (PreK-2) to plan and implement curriculum and to share information about students
- Participate as a full member of the CRS faculty (e.g., participating in recess and carpool duties, attending weekly meetings, serving on a committee, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to community, equity, and inclusion in instructional practice and pedagogical approach
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Enthusiasm for working with early elementary students
- Excellent classroom management, including communicating and maintaining course expectations and behavioral boundaries
- Attention to detail and impeccable follow-through
- Demonstrated understanding and implementation of current educational technology
To Apply:
Charles River School actively seeks candidates who will contribute and are committed to a diverse school community and inclusive educational practices. Interested individuals should send a resume and letter of interest to crsjobs@charlesriverschool.org (please include Grade 2 teacher in the subject line) and fill out the CRS Employment Application by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/KuQLJ6nF8ctLecLG7.
Charles River School is a unique, inclusive independent PreK-8 school in Dover, MA, located just 16 miles west of Boston. CRS nurtures each student by igniting curiosity, encouraging creativity, and cultivating intellectual engagement. Our graduates know themselves, understand others, and shape the future of our diverse world with confidence and compassion.
We are seeking an energetic middle school educator to teach seventh and eighth grade math and be a member of the middle school teaching and advisory team. The successful candidate will be one who brings a problem-solving approach to instruction and also ensures that mathematical skills are mastered in a safe classroom climate that fosters a thoughtful give and take of ideas and comfort with taking risks.
Responsibilities:
- Planning and teaching two sections each of 7th and 8th grade math
- Differentiating when necessary to provide support and/or the opportunity to accelerate when appropriate
- Setting clear, well-paced learning objectives and providing regular feedback to students regarding their progress
- Continuing the middle school MathCounts program
- Acting as an advisor to a small group of students in grades 7 and/or 8
- Communicating with parents about curriculum and student progress
- Brainstorming ideas for and teaching middle school elective classes
- Working collaboratively with the middle school team to plan and implement Growth Education curriculum, to organize field trips and social events, and to share information about students
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to community, equity, and inclusion in instructional practice and pedagogical approach
- Demonstrated mastery of middle school math content and ability to communicate concepts in a clear and concise manner
- Awareness of cognitive and emotional components of learning as they relate specifically to math
- Enthusiasm for working with middle school students
- Commitment to the CRS middle school belief in active engagement with the school community and the world beyond us
- Excellent classroom management, including communicating and maintaining course expectations and behavioral boundaries
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Attention to detail and impeccable follow-through
- Demonstrated understanding and implementation of current educational technology
To Apply:
Charles River School actively seeks candidates who will contribute and are committed to a diverse school community and inclusive educational practices. Interested individuals should send a resume and letter of interest to crsjobs@charlesriverschool.org (please include 7/8 Math in the subject line) and fill out the CRS Employment Application by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/KuQLJ6nF8ctLecLG7.
Charles River School (CRS) is an independent, co-educational school for children in PreK through Grade 8. Offering a dynamic and challenging academic, arts, and athletic program design, CRS nurtures each child’s enthusiasm for learning. Through thematic study and an integrated curriculum, CRS students engage deeply in hands-on experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, and a strong sense of community responsibility.
At CRS, we believe that meaningful learning is active, collaborative, and connected to the real world. Our students are encouraged to explore ideas, take intellectual risks, and develop into critical thinkers and articulate communicators who value inquiry, empathy, and personal growth.
CRS is seeking warm, flexible, and dependable substitute teachers to support our PK–8 classrooms. Ideal candidates will have a genuine love of working with children and a willingness to immerse themselves in our rich, student-centered learning environment. Substitutes play a vital role in maintaining continuity of instruction and care, in conjunction with co-teachers, when teachers are absent. Responsibilities include delivering lesson plans left by the classroom teacher or providing instruction in line with CRS’s active, thematic, and experiential approach; fostering a classroom environment that supports thoughtful engagement, mutual respect, and intellectual exploration; maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere conducive to learning and emotional well-being; following all school procedures and upholding CRS’s commitment to inclusion and student-centered learning.
Qualified candidates will have prior experience working with children in an educational setting; an ability to support a wide range of grade levels (K–8) and subject areas, depending on school needs; strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit. Compensation for this position will be $150 per day and $75 for a half day.
CRS seeks candidates who will contribute and are committed to a diverse school community and inclusive educational practices. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to crsjobs@charlesriverschool.org. Please indicate availability and any preferred grade levels or subjects, if applicable.