Learning Specialist (Part-time)

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.

The Rivers School is seeking a permanent part-time learning support professional to start for the 2025-26 school year. This position reports to the Director of Learning Services and consists of providing 1:1 support to individual students as well as programming to groups of students from grades 6-12 in the realm of executive functioning and study skills. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least two years of teaching experience in grades 6-12
• Professional training and experience working with students with diverse learning profiles 
• Knowledge of, and experience teaching, executive functioning skills and strategies
• General understanding of educational and/or psychological evaluations and experience implementing learning strategies and supports

Candidates must possess a commitment to professional development and personal growth as an educator as well as the ability and desire to collaborate effectively with colleagues to develop the program’s goals. A team-first attitude, a sincere care for student wellbeing, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to advancing the school’s DEI mission are also essential qualities for a successful Rivers professional.

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.

Rivers Mission Statement & Core Values