Working at The Fessenden School

The Fessenden School seeks a passionate, innovative, and collaborative Interim Grade 5 Science Teacher who engages boys through dynamic, student-centered teaching. This teacher will join a dedicated team to inspire students to think critically about scientific principles and their real-world applications. At Fessenden we strive to have each classroom foster an inclusive and equitable environment that reflects the School’s mission and core values of honesty, compassion, and respect.

The role involves teaching 4 classes of 12 to 15 boys, collaborating with the 6th grade team, and advising a small group of students. The curriculum emphasizes skills including: conducting experiments, analyzing data, and engaging in project-based learning (PBL) to deepen students' scientific understanding and critical thinking. 

This interim role will start at the beginning of the 2025-2026 School year and work through the end of February 2026. Flexibility to extend the assignment end date may be needed.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application through Fessenden's Career Page. Please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. For more information or to apply, please click here.

The Fessenden School’s ​Upper School seeks an English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher for the 2025-2026 School year who will work collaboratively with the English Language Department Chair and Head of Upper School. The ELL Lead Teacher will be responsible for teaching students with intermediate proficiency in English for Grades 5-9 with the goal of preparing and transitioning them to their next stage of language development. The instructor will partner with colleagues and the ELL Department Chair in developing, coordinating, and implementing the curriculum while maintaining effective instruction and English proficiency assessment of all ELL students.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application through Fessenden’s Career Page. Please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. For more information or to apply, please click here. 

The Fessenden School’s ​Upper School seeks an Interim English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher  for the remainder of the 2024-2025 School year who will work collaboratively with the English Language Department Chair and Head of Upper School. The ELL Lead Teacher will be responsible for teaching students with intermediate proficiency in English for Grades 5-9 with the goal of preparing and transitioning them to their next stage of language development. The instructor will partner with colleagues and the ELL Department Chair in developing, coordinating, and implementing the curriculum while maintaining effective instruction and English proficiency assessment of all ELL students.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application through Fessenden’s Career Page. Please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. For more information or to apply, please click here. 

The Fessenden School seeks a Buildings & Grounds Seasonal Worker who is responsible for the care and maintenance of the school grounds. This is a temporary summer position for the summer from June 2 to August 29, 2025, and the individual will report to the Director of Buildings and Grounds. 

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application through Fessenden's Career Page. Please include a resume and contact information for three professional references. For more information or to apply, please click here.

The Fessenden School seeks a passionate, innovative, and collaborative Grade 6 Science Teacher who engages boys through dynamic, student-centered teaching. This teacher will join a dedicated team to inspire students to think critically about scientific principles and their real-world applications. At Fessenden we strive to have each classroom foster an inclusive and equitable environment that reflects the School’s mission and core values of honesty, compassion, and respect.

The role involves teaching 4 classes of 12 to 15 boys, collaborating with the 6th grade team, and advising a small group of students. The curriculum emphasizes skills including: conducting experiments, analyzing data, and engaging in project-based learning (PBL) to deepen students' scientific understanding and critical thinking.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application through Fessenden's Career Page. Please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. For more information or to apply, please click here.

The Fessenden School seeks an Accountant and Business Office Associate to support the daily operations of the Business Office including financial and administrative duties. The candidate for this role reports to the Controller and will work between 30-40 hours per week.

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through Fessenden's Career Page. Please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. For more information or to apply, please click here.

The Fessenden School seeks an enthusiastic, innovative, and collaborative Kindergarten teacher to co-teach with another Kindergarten teacher and be a part of our Lower School faculty team. An integral part of this role is partnering with and complementing the other co-teacher in order to provide the students with a cohesive approach to all aspects of their kindergarten experience. Teachers in our Lower School (Pre-K to Grade 4) create a nurturing, student-centered learning environment that inspires young boys to build foundational skills, develop curiosity, and foster a love of learning.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to character education and model the school’s core values of honesty, compassion, and respect in their teaching philosophy and daily interactions with the community.. Teachers are responsible for delivering a developmentally appropriate and academically rigorous curriculum while creating an inclusive and joyful classroom culture.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application through Fessenden’s Career Page. Please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. For more information or to apply, please click here.

The Extended Day Program (EDP) Grade Level Coordinator is responsible for working alongside the Extended Day Program Director and EDP Teachers to plan for and provide safe, engaging care to Fessenden students at the end of their school day. They report directly to the Extended Day Program Director.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references on Fessenden's Career Page. For more information or to apply, please click here. 

The Fessenden Children’s Center is seeking  a 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 7:30 am and 4:30 pm. 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  effectively include knowledge of best practices and developmental milestones as well as the ability to engage children and earn their love and trust.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a and three professional references on Fessenden's Career Page. For more information or to apply, please click here.

The Fessenden Children’s Center is seeking Substitute Teachers to join our team. Responsibilities will include implementing daily activities that assist the children between 12 weeks and 5 years-old  with mastery of age-appropriate developmental milestones. A Children's Center 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.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a and three professional references on Fessenden's Career Page. For more information or to apply, please click here.