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Assistant Head of Middle School
The Rivers School
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Posted: 19-Jan-26
Location: Weston, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Salary: $105,000-125,000
Categories:
Other
Salary Details:
Salary commensurate with experience.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
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.
As a key member of the Middle School administrative team, the Assistant Head of Middle School serves as both a thought partner and operations partner, working alongside the Head of Middle School, the Dean of Student Life, and the Middle School Administrative Assistant. Together, this team provides strategic and day-to-day leadership that ensures coherence, innovation, and excellence across the Middle School program, as well as thoughtful alignment and cohesion with the Upper School program.
This role includes:
Primary Responsibilities
Partnering with the Head of Middle School and Middle School Dean of Student Life to lead and continually evolve the middle school program, guided by the pillars of the 2025 Strategic Plan
Providing direct, ongoing coaching, mentorship, and evaluation of teaching faculty, with an emphasis on instructional growth and reflective practice
Serving on the Academic Leadership Team with an emphasis on refining and developing systems in the Middle School, and exploring how those systems help bridge the transition from Middle School to Upper School
Leading initiatives related to curriculum review, revision, and development to ensure alignment with school-wide goals and best practices in middle school teaching and learning, as well as the most recent neuroscience research
Promoting pedagogical excellence by facilitating professional development experiences, observing classes, and supporting teachers in implementing innovative, research-based instructional strategies
Collaborating with the Academic Leadership Team and the Middle School Administrative Team to optimize the implementation of a new daily schedule
Collaborating with the Equity and Engagement Office to consider thoughtful integration of community engagement, global education, and diversity, equity, and inclusion competencies in curriculum and classroom practices
Collaborating closely with the student support team to promote student well-being and ensure a robust, responsive network of academic and social-emotional support
Supporting the admissions and enrollment process, alongside the Head of Middle School and Director of Enrollment Management
Partnering with faculty, families, and the Learning Services Office to address student academic concerns
Helping design and lead parent/caregiver education events that reflect the school’s values and support families through the middle school years
Communicating with parents/caregivers
Collaborating with Middle School Administration and grade-level deans to coordinate special events, division-wide programming, and community-building experiences
Teaching one section (aligned with the candidate's field of expertise)
Advising a group of middle school students
Assuming the responsibilities of the Head of Middle School in his absence
Salary Range: $105,000-$125,000
This is a 12-month administrative position that includes occasional evening and weekend commitments. To learn more about our vibrant Middle School community and academic program, please visitwww.rivers.org.
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 peers and direct supervisors, all professional community members benefit from a year-long onboarding program.
If you would benefit from any accommodations at any point during the application process, please contact our Director of Institutional Equity, Ms. Jenny Jun-lei Kravitz (j.kravitz@rivers.org).
Please submit all application materials by Friday, February 6.
The Rivers School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school for students in grades 6 through 12. Located in Weston, Massachusetts, Rivers challenges students to attain their highest levels of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics. Visit our website at www.rivers.org for more information.