Career Opportunities

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• Director of Human Resources (part-time 80%)

  Position Overview

  Tenacre Country Day School seeks an experienced and collaborative Director of Human Resources to oversee HR and payroll operations in partnership with the Director of Finance and the Controller. This role supports employees across the full employment lifecycle while ensuring effective, compliant, and people-centered systems and processes.

   

  
  Key Responsibilities

  • Lead onboarding, offboarding, and employee support
  • Oversee benefits administration, including open enrollment and vendor management
  • Manage bi-weekly and monthly payroll, tax compliance, and reporting
  • Maintain personnel records and HR policies
  • Support leaves, accommodations, and time-off processes
  • Foster a respectful and inclusive workplace culture

  
  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or HR certification preferred
  • Minimum seven years of HR and payroll experience
  • Experience in schools or mission-driven organizations preferred
  • Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now and Blackbaud (Financial Edge NXT) is a plus

  
  Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent organization and attention to detail
  • Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

  
  Compensation & Benefits

  Salary range: $85,000 – $105,000, commensurate with experience.

  Tenacre offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off and school holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Tuition assistance (where applicable)

  
  Minimum Qualifications and Physical Requirements

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, physical requirements and/or ability required to perform the essential duties of this job. This list is meant to be illustrative, not exhaustive.

  
  The employee must be able to work in a busy environment with many interruptions and moderate noise levels. The employee must be able to physically ascend and descend stairs regularly and move in and out of doors throughout the day following the school schedule. Additionally, the employee must periodically be able to help supervise students at lunchtime and assist with dismissal duties.

   

  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations would impose an undue hardship on Tenacre School. Employees or applicants who require an accommodation should contact Head of School Will Crissman.

   

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  Tenacre Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  
  

  Please submit a resume and cover letter to David Secor at dsecor@tenacrecds.org.

• Financial Controller (Full-Time)

  Position Overview

  Tenacre Country Day School seeks a detail-oriented and collaborative Financial Controller to oversee the School’s accounting operations and financial reporting. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller ensures the accuracy of financial records, maintains strong internal controls, and supports sound financial management in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards.

   

  Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee general accounting functions including journal entries, general ledger, and account reconciliations
  • Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP
  • Prepare quarterly financial reports and support financial analysis for leadership
  • Coordinate the annual audit and serve as liaison with external auditors
  • Oversee nonprofit compliance and filings, including IRS Form 990
  • Maintain internal financial controls and organize financial documentation
  • Collaborate with the Director of Finance, senior administrators, and Board committees on financial reporting and planning

  
  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • CPA or MBA strongly preferred
  • Minimum five years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit or independent school
  • Knowledge of nonprofit and fund accounting
  • Experience with financial systems such as Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office

  
  Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent organization and attention to detail
  • Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

  
  Compensation & Benefits

  Salary range: $90,000 – $120,000, commensurate with experience.

  Tenacre offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off and school holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Tuition assistance (where applicable)

  
  Minimum Qualifications and Physical Requirements

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, physical requirements and/or ability required to perform the essential duties of this job. This list is meant to be illustrative, not exhaustive.

  
  The employee must be able to work in a busy environment with many interruptions and moderate noise levels. The employee must be able to physically ascend and descend stairs regularly and move in and out of doors throughout the day following the school schedule. Additionally, the employee must periodically be able to help supervise students at lunchtime and assist with dismissal duties.

  
  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations would impose an undue hardship on Tenacre School. Employees or applicants who require an accommodation should contact Head of School Will Crissman.

  
  Equal Opportunity Employer

  Tenacre Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  
  Please submit a resume and cover letter to David Secor at dsecor@tenacrecds.org.

• Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

  Full-time, 10-month position, exempt, salaried position

   

  Tenacre Country Day School is seeking a Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher to start for the 2026–2027 academic year. Tenacre’s mission is to nurture and challenge each child, every day. Everything we do is designed to enhance this all-important balance across a broad range of homeroom and special subjects, along with other activities. As a school dedicated to the elementary years, Tenacre values the importance of teaming with a grade-level co-teacher, a strong partnership between parents and staff, and the meaningful participation of each child in daily school life. We provide our teachers with numerous professional development opportunities and a collegial atmosphere. Tenacre values diversity and inclusiveness in our curriculum and our school community, and we expect all members of the community to contribute positively to the school experience.

  
  

  As a community of children and adults, we strive to work hard, to find joy, and to be kind.

  
  

  Position Summary:

  Homeroom teachers support the educational mission of Tenacre by developing and teaching writing, reading, math, and social studies skills and curriculum, as well as supporting students' social-emotional growth at a single grade level. This position includes working closely with a grade-level co-teacher in a second homeroom and a larger team of special subject and support teachers, administrators, parents, and, when necessary, outside support professionals. The salary range is $70,000–$90,000, based on experience.

  
  

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
  • Knowledge of and expertise in teaching at the early elementary level, preferably in Kindergarten
  • Early childhood experience teaching math, reading, writing, and social studies
  • Strong written and oral communication skills 

  
  

  Responsibilities:

  Faculty are required to follow the protocols outlined in the annually revised Faculty and Staff Handbook. In addition, homeroom teachers work in collaboration with a grade-level co-teacher to:

  • Design and deliver age-appropriate writing, reading, spelling, math, and social studies curriculum to 5 and 6-year-old students in whole groups and small groups
  • Promote the social and emotional development of students through support and instruction
  • Engage in inclusive instruction that welcomes diverse identities, backgrounds, and learning styles 
  • Document and update curriculum annually in curriculum maps
  • Maintain regular communication with parents, including weekly updates 
  • Write narrative report cards and hold parent/guardian conferences two times a year for each student
  • Participate in student focus, faculty, and committee meetings to ensure educational goals are being met
  • Participate in professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops for professional development
  • Order and manage supplies for classroom educational needs while staying within the classroom budget
  • Perform related duties such as recess and lunch table supervision, dismissal duty, assembly program, and assistance with or attendance at special events
  • When requested by the admissions department:
    • Attend admissions open houses and/or present at curriculum nights
    • Participate in group and/or individual candidate assessment days
    • Observe candidates, on- and off-campus
    • Review admissions folders, provide notes, and participate in admissions committee meetings

  
  

  Minimum Qualifications and Physical Requirements

  The employee must be able to work in a busy environment with many interruptions and moderate noise levels. The employee must be able to physically lower to a child’s level, ascend and descend stairs regularly, and move in and out of doors throughout the day following the school schedule. Additionally, the employee must be able to attend to students outside during recess periods on the playground; help students with basic needs such as tying their shoes, zipping their jackets, and managing materials. This list is meant to be illustrative, not exhaustive. 

  
  

  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations would impose an undue hardship on Tenacre School. Employees or applicants who require an accommodation should contact Head of School Will Crissman. 

  
  

  Please submit a resume and cover letter to:

  Will Crissman

  Head of School

  Tenacre Country Day School

  78 Benvenue Street

  Wellesley, MA 02482

  (781) 235-2282 x201

  Email: careers@tenacrecds.org

  
  

  Tenacre Country Day School considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, creed, veteran or uniformed service status, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. As an inclusive community, we welcome candidates who will increase the diversity of our school.

• Lower Grade Spanish Teacher

  Part-time, 10-month position, exempt, salaried position

   

  Tenacre Country Day School is seeking a part-time lower-grade Spanish teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. Tenacre’s mission is to nurture and challenge each child, every day. Everything we do is designed to enhance this all-important balance across a broad range of homeroom and special subjects, along with other activities. As a school dedicated to the elementary years, Tenacre values the importance of teaming with grade-level teachers, the strong partnership between parents and staff, and the meaningful participation of each child in daily school life. We provide our teachers with numerous professional development opportunities and a collegial atmosphere. Tenacre values diversity and inclusiveness in our curriculum and our school community, and we expect all members of the community to contribute positively to the school experience.

  
  

  As a community of children and adults, we strive to work hard, to find joy, and to be kind.

  
  

  Position Summary:

  At Tenacre, we want our students to experience Spanish instruction that develops early vocabulary, conversational fluency, and cultural awareness through age-appropriate engagement. Direct instruction and collaborative projects support the application of language skills and help students use Spanish to connect with a global community. In addition to teaching in the early grades, our Spanish teacher will work closely with a department co-teacher and a broad team of educators to ensure continuity and design a vibrant, integrated curriculum.

  
  

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
  • Knowledge of and expertise in teaching Spanish at the early elementary level
  • Experience teaching Spanish at the elementary school level
  • Ability to develop and implement a diverse curriculum
  • Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  
  

  Responsibilities:

  Faculty are required to follow the protocols outlined in the annually revised Faculty and Staff Handbook. In addition, special subject teachers work in collaboration with a department co-teacher to:

  • Deliver age-appropriate Spanish instruction in the lower grades, including age-appropriate high-frequency vocabulary and beginning grammar
  • Provide students with authentic, interactive opportunities to communicate needs, idea and information in Spanish
  • Promote the social and emotional development of students through support and instruction
  • Engage in inclusive instruction that welcomes diverse identities, backgrounds, and learning styles. 
  • Document and update curriculum annually in curriculum maps
  • Maintain regular communication with parents 
  • Write narrative report cards and be available for parent/guardian conferences two times a year for each student
  • Participate in student focus, faculty, and committee meetings to ensure educational goals are being met
  • Participate in professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops for professional development
  • Order and manage supplies for classroom educational needs while staying within the classroom budget
  • Perform related duties such as recess and lunch table supervision, dismissal duty, assembly program, and assistance with or attendance at special events
  • When requested by the admissions department:
    • Attend admissions open houses and/or present at curriculum nights
    • Participate in group and/or individual candidate assessment days
    • Observe candidates, on- and off-campus
    • Review admissions folders, provide notes, and participate in admissions committee meetings

    

  Minimum Qualifications and Physical Requirements

  The employee must be able to work in a busy environment with many interruptions and moderate noise levels. The employee must be able to physically lower to a child’s level, ascend and descend stairs regularly, and move in and out of doors throughout the day following the school schedule. Additionally, the employee must be able to attend to students outside during recess periods on the playground; help students with basic needs such as tying their shoes, zipping their jackets, and managing materials. This list is meant to be illustrative, not exhaustive. 

  
  

  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations would impose an undue hardship on Tenacre School. Employees or applicants who require an accommodation should contact Head of School Will Crissman. 

  
  

  Please submit a resume and cover letter to:

  Will Crissman

  Head of School

  Tenacre Country Day School

  78 Benvenue Street

  Wellesley, MA 02482

  (781) 235-2282 x201

  Email: careers@tenacrecds.org

  
  

  Tenacre Country Day School considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, creed, veteran or uniformed service status, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. As an inclusive community, we welcome candidates who will increase the diversity of our school.

• On-Call Per Diem Substitute Teachers

  Tenacre Country Day School, located in Wellesley, MA, seeks On-Call Per Diem Substitute Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year who are enthusiastic, energetic, and enjoy working with children from Pre-K to Grade 6. Tenacre’s mission is to nurture and challenge each child every day. Everything we do is designed to enhance this all-important balance over a broad range of homeroom, special subjects, and other activities. Tenacre values diversity and inclusiveness in our curriculum and our school community, and we expect all members of the community to contribute positively to the school experience.

  
  

  As a community of children and adults, we strive to work hard, to find joy, and to be kind.

  
  

  Perks for On-Call Per Diem Substitute Teachers:

  • 2-hour (paid) onboarding orientation combined with ongoing training aimed at gaining exposure to all classrooms to understand Tenacre’s student routines better
  • $178/day ($22.25/hour) 
  • Opportunities to have a free, chef-prepared lunch and recess with students to get to know them better and establish a rapport with them
  • Excellent system of communication with teachers to ensure you achieve success
  • Detailed sub plans and always a friendly teacher close by to answer any questions you may have
  • A strong feeling of respect among Tenacre faculty and staff members. Everyone in the school knows all of our substitute teachers’ names and is happy and quick to help out.
  • Bustling staff lounge with all-day coffee and snacks
  • Flexibility is celebrated—you do not have to commit to being available every day

  
  

  Qualifications:

  • Successful candidates will have some experience teaching, effective and respectful class management skills, be team-oriented, and possess flexibility and a strong work ethic 
  • Experience with Google Docs and Google Classroom is helpful but not required, as we will train the successful candidates.
  • Bachelor’s degree required

  
  Responsibilities:

  • Substitute teachers are expected to deliver lessons prepared by Tenacre Country Day School faculty, organize the classroom environment, and establish routines that support children’s learning. 
  • Additional duties will be assigned, including lunch/recess and dismissal.  

  Short-term (1-3 hours/day) and all-day substitute teachers are needed. Tenacre offers highly competitive per diem rates, a flexible schedule, and a welcoming community. New college graduates are encouraged to apply.
  
  

  Tenacre welcomes candidates who would add to the racial, cultural, and gender balance of the School community. Tenacre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  This position is not eligible for benefits.

  
  

  Please submit a resume, a short cover letter that serves as a statement of interest, and the names and contact information of three references to:
  
  

  Tom Doering

  Sub Coordinator

  Tenacre Country Day School

  78 Benvenue Street

  Wellesley, MA 02482

  Email: tdoering@tenacrecds.org

• On-Call Substitute Spanish Teacher 2025-2026

  Tenacre Country Day School, located in Wellesley, MA, seeks On-Call Per Diem Spanish Substitute Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated On-Call Elementary Substitute Spanish Teacher to join our educational team as a valued member. If you have a genuine love for teaching and a commitment to creating a positive and engaging learning environment, we want to hear from you!

  
  

  This position offers the exciting potential to evolve into a consistent part-time role or even a long-term substitute opportunity. If you're ready to inspire students and make a difference in their lives, apply today!

  
  

  Tenacre’s mission is to nurture and challenge each child every day. Everything we do is designed to enhance this all-important balance over a broad range of homeroom, special subjects, and other activities. Tenacre values diversity and inclusiveness in our curriculum and our school community, and we expect all members of the community to contribute positively to the school experience.

  
  

  As a community of children and adults, we strive to work hard, to find joy, and to be kind

  
  

  Perks for On-Call Per Diem Spanish Substitute Teachers:

  • 2-hour (paid) onboarding orientation combined with ongoing training aimed at gaining exposure to all classrooms to understand Tenacre’s student routines better
  • $200/day ($25/hour) 
  • Daily free, chef-prepared lunch, and an opportunity to have recess with students to get to know them better and establish a rapport with them
  • Excellent system of communication with teachers to ensure you achieve success
  • Detailed sub plans and always a friendly teacher close by to answer any questions you may have
  • A strong feeling of respect among Tenacre faculty and staff members. Everyone in the school knows all of our substitute teachers’ names and is happy and quick to help out.
  • Bustling staff lounge with all-day coffee and snacks
  • Flexibility is celebrated—you do not have to commit to being available every day

  Qualifications:

  • Fluency in Spanish and conversational proficiency in English
  • Successful candidates will have some experience teaching, effective and respectful class management skills, be team-oriented, and possess flexibility and a strong work ethic 
  • Experience with Google Docs and Google Classroom is helpful but not required, as we will provide training to successful candidates.
  • Bachelor’s degree required

  Responsibilities:

  • Provide instruction in Spanish to elementary students when the regular teacher is unavailable
  • Substitute teachers are expected to deliver lessons prepared by Tenacre Country Day School faculty, organize the classroom environment, and establish routines that support children’s learning. 
  • Additional duties will be assigned, including lunch/recess and dismissal.  

  Short-term (1-3 hours/day) and all-day substitute teachers are needed. Tenacre offers highly competitive per diem rates, a flexible schedule, and a welcoming community. New college graduates are encouraged to apply.
  
  

  Tenacre Country Day School considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, creed, veteran or uniformed service status, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. As an inclusive community, we welcome candidates who will increase the diversity of our school.

  
  

  Please submit a resume, a short cover letter that serves as a statement of interest, and the names and contact information of three references to:
  
  

  Tom Doering

  Sub Coordinator

  Tenacre Country Day School

  78 Benvenue Street

  Wellesley, MA 02482

  Email: tdoering@tenacrecds.org