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 in Dover, MA, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for an Associate Head of School beginning in July 2025. Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Zack Lehman, President at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at zack@dovetailedsourcing.com, and Madison Sunley, Recruiter, at madison@dovetailedsourcing.com.
Charles River School Associate Head of School Opportunity Statement Link: https://bit.ly/4htcmvR
Charles River School in Dover, MA, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a Controller beginning in April 2025. Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter (addressed to Chief Financial Officer Bettina Stevens), resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Madison Sunley, Senior Recruiter, at madison@dovetailedsourcing.com.
Charles River School Controller Opportunity Statement Link: https://bit.ly/40VYtAV
Charles River School is a unique, inclusive independent PreK-8 school in Dover, MA, which is 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 7th and 8th grade science and be a member of the middle school teaching team. The successful candidate will be one who brings a hands-on approach to instruction and also ensures that science 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 science
- 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
- Acting as an advisor to approximately 6-7 students in grades 7 and 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 science content and ability to communicate concepts in a clear and concise manner
- 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
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 science 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, which is 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 experienced reading teacher to plan and teach two sections of third grade reading and one section of second grade reading. The successful candidate will work with grade level teams to implement a curriculum that meets the needs of individual learners and honors the developmental pace of children. This is a part time position from 8:00-11:30am daily, and begins on March 24, 2025.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and teach 2 sections of Grade 3 reading and 1 section of Grade 2 reading
- Communicate with parents about concepts covered and student progress
- Work collaboratively with early childhood teachers to plan and implement curriculum and to share information about students
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
- Applicants should have training and experience teaching a systematic multisensory reading program such as Orton-Gillingham or Wilson
- Experience teaching students with language-based learning disabilities
- Knowledgeable about strategies for supporting executive functioning, attention, and other processes of learning
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 “Part Time Reading” in the subject line) and fill out the CRS Employment Application by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/KuQLJ6nF8ctLecLG7.
OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
School Counselor
Start date: July 1, 2025
Overview
Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Charles River School students have learned to use both inquiry and creativity to build practical skills, discover new interests, and take responsibility for themselves, their communities, and the future. With a deep history and commitment to social justice, the school offers students in PreKindergarten through eighth-grade a global curriculum grounded in thematic, hands-on teaching and learning. CRS classes are small, learning is personalized, and teachers are accessible. The faculty and staff at Charles River School are exceptionally talented, diverse, active individuals concerned with the development and education of the whole child.
The Opportunity
Charles River School is seeking a highly skilled mental health practitioner to join a diverse and collaborative team of professionals to support the social and emotional wellbeing of our students and families from Prek to eighth grade.
Charles River School’s school counselor will play a central role in attending to the mental health needs of children by working collaboratively with students’ families and student support teams to advocate for students’ mental health and educational needs. The school counselor will provide a safe, accepting, non-judgmental space for students to discuss personal and academic issues, support student and family access to treatment, work across the school community to foster a culture of wellness, and help to maintain an emotionally healthy, productive and safe school environment.
The school counselor is a member of the Charles River School faculty and reports to the Associate Head of School. The person in this role would work closely with the Leadership Team, the Health and Wellness team, learning specialists, teachers, cluster coordinators, and classroom teachers.
A day in the life of Charles River School’s school counselor
The school counselor position presents an exciting opportunity for a passionate and compassionate health professional to touch and impact every aspect of school life.
On any given day you might find the school counselor…
- Greeting students, parents, and caregivers at arrival and dismissal.
- Helping an early childhood student who is having trouble separating from their caregiver in the morning.
- Leading an “Ages and Stages” meeting for grade level parents on the physical, social-emotional, and academic development of that developmental stage.
- Connecting with students and teachers at recess or at an afterschool athletic game or performance.
- Supporting a classroom teacher with an acute, in-the-moment student situation.
- Leading a grade level team meeting to follow-up on student support plans and ensure appropriate implementation.
Key responsibilities
Work with students
- Lead one-on-one, small group or whole group sessions for students in Prek to eighth grade on topics such as peer relationships, coping and soothing strategies, effective social and problem-solving skills, and conflict resolution, to name a few.
- Observe students in the classroom and develop behavioral plans in partnership with teachers, administrators, and other members of the student support teams.
- Commit significant time to building relationships with students when there is not a crisis, both in the classroom as well as in less-structured environments such as recess and lunchtime.
- Develop and deliver Growth Education curriculum on topics such as substance use, social media, human sexuality, and emotion regulation
- Help students develop their understanding of ‘self’ as it relates to ‘others.’
Work with colleagues
- Meet regularly and work collaboratively with the Associate Head of School, Assistant Head of School for Teaching, Learning, and Equity, and Learning Services Coordinator, on issues related to the mental health of the community.
- Work with classroom teachers to develop students’ social skills and peer relationships; develop and support behavioral plans for individual students.
- Work collaboratively with Leadership Team members to develop and lead professional workshops for Charles River School faculty and staff on relevant topics and best practices in the field.
Work with families
- Design parent education workshops in consultation with the Associate Head of School and the Community Association.
- Consult with families and provide referrals, when needed, to outside mental health services.
- Participate in meetings with families and caregivers at the request of the Associate Head of School, classroom teachers, or advisors.
- Partner with families to develop and implement behavior plans and offer support and resources as needed.
Administrative
- Develop collaborative professional relationships with outside therapists, social and emotional learning experts, and other health and wellness professionals.
- Create and maintain a diverse list of clinical referrals and serve as a liaison between the school and outside providers.
- In collaboration with the Assistant Head of School for Teaching, Learning, and Equity support the development of a Prek to eighth grade social and emotional learning curriculum’s scope and sequence.
- Maintain records of all counseling sessions and family communications.
- Collaborate with the Leadership Team, teaching teams, and learning specialists to develop a consistent and comprehensive system for the student transition process each year.
Desired leadership qualities
The successful candidate will demonstrate…
- An enthusiastic commitment to Charles River School’s progressive, thematic curriculum and a recognition of the significance of social and emotional learning and mental wellbeing to the development of an excellent academic program and the development of compassionate, well-adjusted human beings.
- High cultural competency and racial literacy, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- A professional, collaborative, team-oriented style characterized by empathy, flexibility, and patience.
- An ability to build trusting relationships with children and adults alike.
- A genuine appreciation of and respect for children; joy and enthusiasm for all aspects of school life.
- Warmth and a good sense of humor; patience and persistence; sense of curiosity and a love of learning.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and oral communication skills and proficiency in communicating and engaging effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
- The potential to be a thought leader on the cutting edge of preventative mental health care; the desire to model lifelong learning by actively seeking professional growth opportunities.
- Comfort and experience presenting in front of small and large groups.
- The desire to have fun!
Professional qualifications
Charles River School is seeking candidates who have…
- At a minimum, a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field. A LICSW or comparable license is preferred but not required.
- Preferably at least three to five years of experience in a similar role.
- Experience working in diverse and culturally responsive elementary and middle schools or with children in this age group, and knowledge of best practices in anti-bias and inclusive education.
- Knowledge of or commitment to developing capacity in trauma-informed care and racial stress interventions.
- Experience with families and an understanding of family systems
- Understanding the impact of social media and technology on young people and their families and the importance of cultivating ethical digital citizens.
- Expertise in the ethical, legal and confidentiality considerations related to counseling practices.
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 use school counselor as 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 located 16 miles west of Boston. We nurture 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 elementary educator to co-teach fourth grade. The successful candidate will have experience in curriculum development and will work closely with a co-teacher to plan and implement a thematic curriculum that honors children’s developmental pace and includes language arts, math, social studies, and social-emotional skills. We offer a competitive salary based on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Work with co-teacher to plan and teach all language arts, math, and social studies
curricula - Setting clear, well-paced learning objectives and providing regular feedback to students
regarding their progress - Provide support to students in social, emotional, and academic areas
- Communicate with parents about classroom events and student progress
- 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.)
Essential Skills:
- 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
- Excellent classroom management, including communicating and maintaining grade-level expectations and behavioral boundaries
- Attention to detail and impeccable follow-through
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 put Grade 4 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 located 16 miles west of Boston. We nurture 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 elementary educator to co-teach fifth grade. The successful candidate will have experience in curriculum development and will work closely with a co-teacher to plan and implement a thematic curriculum that honors children’s developmental pace and includes language arts, math, social studies, and social-emotional skills. We offer a competitive salary based on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Work with co-teacher to plan and teach all language arts, math, and social studies
curricula - Setting clear, well-paced learning objectives and providing regular feedback to students
regarding their progress - Provide support to students in social, emotional, and academic areas
- Communicate with parents about classroom events and student progress
- 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.)
Essential Skills:
- 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
- Excellent classroom management, including communicating and maintaining grade-level expectations and behavioral boundaries
- Attention to detail and impeccable follow-through
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 put Grade 5 in the subject line) and fill out the CRS Employment Application by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/KuQLJ6nF8ctLecLG7.
CRS is seeking qualified candidates for occasional substitute teaching in all grades and subjects, with the greatest need being in Early Childhood classrooms and specialist classes like art and music. Significant classroom teaching experience is required. Interested individuals should send a resume to our Associate Head of School Elizabeth Clayton.
Elizabeth Clayton
6 Old Meadow Rd.
P.O. Box 339
Dover, MA 02030 eclayton@charlesriverschool.org
Charles River School actively seeks candidates who will contribute and are committed to a diverse school community and inclusive educational practices.