Substitute Teacher

Job Opportunities | The Rivers School | Independent Day School - Grades 6-12

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Weston, Massachusetts, US Until 9/26/2026 First posted July 5, 2026 Last posted July 28, 2026
Job description

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.

Position Summary

The Rivers School seeks substitute teachers for our Middle and Upper Schools. We are interested in both short and long-term substitute teachers who have had experience in the classroom and understand how to manage a classroom and teach from lesson plans in order to provide continuity of instruction for the students. Substitute teachers play an important role as the expectation is oftentimes active and engaged teaching in a setting where students will continue to learn in the absence of their teacher. Compensation is based on the length of the subbing assignment. 

Essential Responsibilities for Short-Term Substitute Teachers

  • Teach classes following lesson plan
  • Assist and supervise classrooms as needed
  • Perform duties as assigned by the relevant teacher

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Enthusiasm and communication skills to engage students and build meaningful relationships 
About this role

Summary

Teach classes, assist classrooms, follow lesson plans, engage students, ensure learning continuity

Job title

Substitute Teacher

Experience level

none

Industry

education

Location requirements

Weston, Massachusetts; on-site, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bachelor’s degreecommunication skills

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

classroom managementlesson deliverystudent engagement
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Weston, MA 02493, USA

On-site City
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