Employment - Charles River School

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 (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.