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Current Openings

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Admissions Assistant

The Admissions Assistant performs a range of Admissions office support activities including greeting visitors, answering and directing incoming calls, performing data entry, scheduling, filing, and completing administrative tasks as assigned. The Admissions Assistant works closely with the Admissions team for all Divisions and the Director of Marketing, serving as the the main resource of support for families inquiring or in the Admissions process. The Admissions Assistant works directly with school employees and visitors providing courteous, friendly, and professional assistance as a steady ambassador for The Fessenden School.

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Director of Human Resources

The Director of Human Resources supports Fessenden employees and leadership by administering functions of the Human Resources department including staffing, benefits, performance management and accommodations. The position ensures the Human Resources department supports the strategic goals of the Fessenden School by working closely with the Chief Financial Officer in developing, implementing and evaluating HR policies, programs, functions and activities.

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Summer Building & Grounds Helper

The Summer Building & Grounds Helper is responsible for the care and maintenance of the school grounds.

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Grade 4 Classroom Teacher

The Fessenden School’s Lower School seeks a Fourth Grade Teacher for a self-contained class of 14 to 17 boys. The Fourth Grade Teacher is responsible for teaching math, social studies, language arts, and reading. The Fourth Grade Teacher will also work in collaboration with specialists who teach Spanish, science, library information & skills, music, PE, and art.

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Upper School History Teacher Grades 7-9

The Upper School History Teacher is creative, motivated, organized, and collaborative to connect with boys in grades 7-9. The US History Teacher is responsible for teaching 4 to 5 classes of 12 to 15 boys, being a member of one of the grade teams, advising a small group of students and supervising study halls as assigned. The Upper School history curriculum focuses on building the skills required to comprehend the nuances of history. Our project based learning approach guides students to incorporate varied perspectives, analyze primary resources, and authentically demonstrate thier learning. The ultimate goal is to help students build the critical thinking skills necessary to understand how the events of the past impact the present. For more information or to apply click here.
Health and Wellness Teacher Grades 7-9

The Fessenden School is looking for a creative, motivated, organized, and collaborative Health and Wellness teacher to connect with boys in grades 7-9. The teacher is responsible for instructing seven classes of 14 to 16 boys that meet twice a week and is a member of the Upper School team. Being a collaborative member of the Upper School team is essential to the Fessenden model of having an integrated and cross disciplinary approach to learning. Candidates should also have knowledge of childhood development and strategies that will help students to become better decision makers. In this role this teacher will be a key part of Fessenden’s overall Character Education initiative. The classes that will be taught by the Health and Wellness teacher will serve as an anchor for the character education curriculum. This teacher will teach the Character Education lessons in a way that will lead to students utilizing the skills they have learned throughout their day. The ability to prepare engaging lessons that effectively address the needs of our diverse community is an important aspect to all teaching roles at Fessenden.

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Lower School Assistant Teacher/Substitute

The Fessenden School seeks an Assistant Teacher/Substitute for Pre-K to Grade 4. The Assistant Teacher helps teachers with duties, classroom activities, specialist classes, recess and lunch. Substituting covers all the teaching of a classroom teacher or specialist teacher when they are absent from school or need coverage during the day. Subbing could include any grade level in the Lower School.

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Middle School Science Interim Teacher

The Fessenden School’s Middle School seeks a middle school science interim teacher for the first semester of the 2023-2024 school year. They will be responsible for teaching four Grade 6 Science classes, being a member of the sixth grade team, advising, and supervising study halls as assigned.

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Children's Center Toddler Teacher

Fessenden Children’s Center is looking for a Toddler Teacher to join our team on a full-time basis, 40 hours a week for the full year. The work shift will be scheduled between 7:30am and 4:30pm. Teachers plan and implement daily activities that assist the children with mastery of age-appropriate developmental milestones. A teacher must have great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and developmental milestones as well as the ability to engage them and earn their love and trust.

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Children's Center Infant Teacher

Fessenden Children’s Center is looking for an Infant Teacher to join our team on a full-time basis, 40 hours a week for the full year. The work shift will be scheduled between 7:30am and 4:30pm. Teachers plan and implement daily activities that assist the children with mastery of age-appropriate developmental milestones. A teacher must have great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and developmental milestones as well as the ability to engage them and earn their love and trust.

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Substitute Teachers

The Fessenden School seeks Short-Term and Long-Term Substitute Teachers. To apply click here.

Core Benefits

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Insurance Plans
Full-time employees participate in:
- Tufts Health Insurance (75% of premium is covered by the School)
- Delta Dental Insurance
- Group Life Insurance (100% of premium is covered by the School)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% of premium covered by the School)
Retirement Savings Plan

All employees are eligible to contribute. After meeting eligibility criteria, matching and non-elective contributions from the School are available.
Flexible Spending Accounts

Full-time employees may contribute to a Health Care Account and/or Dependent Care Account.
Employee Assistance Program

Fessenden's employee assistance program provides counseling, coaching and other resources to support the wellness of all regular employees.
Paid Time Off

Paid sick, personal, vacation and holiday are available according to work schedule. Parental and medical leave benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and approval.
Fessenden Tuition Remission / Discounts
Full-time employees:
- For sons who meet admissions standards:
  - School Tuition: 90% and if eligible, may apply for financial aid
  - Extended Day Program / After School Care: 100% until 4:15pm
  - Skills Center / Academic Tutoring: 25%
- For all sons and daughters:
  - Day Camp/ Sports Camp: 90%
  - Children's Center / Day Care: 20%
Part-time employees:
- For sons who meet admissions standards School Tuition, Extended Day Program and Skills Center/Academic Tutoring is prorated based on work schedule
- For all sons and daughters:
  - Day Camp/ Sports Camp: prorated based on work schedule
  - Children's Center / Day Care: 20% for care during scheduled work hours
Professional Development and Continuing Education Reimbursement

Fessenden encourages both faculty and staff to take advantage of professional development and may financially support in whole or part employees for approved courses of study, workshops and conferences.
Additional Benefits
- All employees are welcome to enjoy a half-hour lunch provided by campus dining.
- Campus athletic facilities (with B&G approval) and, when available, two outdoor swimming pools may be used by employees and their families.
- Plenty of free parking

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Professional Standards
Serving our Inclusive Global Community
Inclusive practices advance the School and make it more welcoming for students, families, faculty and staff.

Fessenden Employees:
- Treat others with honesty, compassion, and respect.
- Honor diversity; promote a healthy respect for individual differences and affirm commonalities.
- Seek to learn from those who have differing opinions.
- Promote a community that rejects prejudice, bullying, and elitism, renouncing behavior that excludes others.
- Demonstrate a sensitivity and openness to different cultures, values, and beliefs.
- Center decisions around the safety, well-being, and growth of students.
Communication
Mindful communication cultivates caring and trusting relationships that support the community.

Fessenden Employees:
- Strive for clear, supportive communication that engenders trust, respect, and understanding.
- Communicate with students in a way that is developmentally appropriate in regard to cognitive, moral, and social emotional development of boys 5-14 years old.
- Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues through regular and open dialogue.
- Communicate effectively, and in a timely manner, to parents with regard to students’ growth, behavior, and well-being.
Professionalism
Responsibility for personal conduct fosters a respectful, collaborative community.

Fessenden Employees:
- Together, further the school’s mission of inclusivity by treating all members of the community with kindness and respect.
- Exhibit moral and ethical behavior in all community interactions.
- Approach all situations, especially those of confidential nature, with discretion, respect, and sensitivity.
- Conduct themselves conscientiously:
Establishing and Maintaining Healthy Relationships with Students
As employees of this learning and teaching community, we understand that we have special duties of care for our students, and we must act in their best interests.

Fessenden Employees:
- Commit to establishing and maintaining relationships that reflect our professional roles and to acting as role models.
- Commit, in our relationships with students, to maintaining clear and appropriate boundaries.
- Recognize the power we, as adults, have in our relationship with students, and seek to use such influence to promote autonomy and healthy childhood development.
- Accept accountability for the impact of our actions and words on the children in our care.
- Seek advice and share concerns about any issues of student safety or well-being.
21st Century Learning
Ongoing professional development enriches the school community and promotes personal growth.

Fessenden Employees:
- Commit to best practices through ongoing professional development and through setting and meeting goals.
- Reflect on practice, and learn from experience.
- Share knowledge and resources with other members of the community to advance the school.
- Evaluate and effectively utilize information, media, and technology, to enhance growth.
21st Century Teaching
Thoughtful, deliberate, and research based instruction and guidance enable boys to construct and express their understanding of themselves and the world.

Fessenden Teachers:
- Utilize project based learning, educational resources and technology, cultural competence, and character education to help build student understanding.
- Create authentic and meaningful learning experiences for boys that value creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, connectivity, communication, and character.
- Nurture a positive classroom culture; ensure a safe, responsive, and productive learning environment to inspire, motivate, and challenge boys.
- Design, implement, and map curriculum that clearly defines essential questions, content, skills, assessment, and resources.
- Meet the range of educational needs in the classroom by designing and implementing well-structured and differentiated learning experiences with clear learning objectives.
- Assess student growth regularly, in a variety of ways, providing timely and meaningful feedback.
Inclusion Statement
At Fessenden, inclusion means building a community whose spirit and purpose is based on mutual respect and care. It is vital that each member feels recognized and valued. Inclusion is an essential part of our mission to cultivate each student’s potential and develop each boy’s mind, character, and heart. We believe that differences of backgrounds, perspectives and cultures are integral to preparing boys to be successful young men in a global community. Ongoing, mindful practice of inclusion requires both individual and institutional commitment to self-examination and learning. We further our mission to be a joyfully inclusive community by aligning policies, curriculum, and decision-making to support diversity and inclusion. Inclusion is at the heart of how we treat each other in our daily interactions.
We are guided by and are committed to the following community principles:
- Treat others with honesty and respect
- Practice compassion; make an effort to understand and care for others
- Honor diversity; promote a healthy respect for individual differences and affirm commonalities
- Celebrate individual potential; nurture the many ways boys learn
- Reject prejudice, bullying, and elitism; renounce behavior that excludes others
- Engage in open, trusting dialogue; seek to learn from those who have differing opinions
- Serve, to strengthen our inclusive community
Visa Sponsorship

We are interested in every qualified candidate, however, we are currently not able to sponsor employment visas.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Fessenden School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, conditions, and privileges of employment.