Careers

MAKE AN IMPACT AT SHADY HILL SCHOOL

Develop independent, joyful and curious learners. Shady Hill School in Cambridge has been a leader in progressive education since 1915. Guided by our mission, we empower students to be intellectually adventurous and wholeheartedly just.

Engage students in important questions. Guide children as they explore their world and test their powers.

Be a part of our historical and contemporary commitment to social justice. We believe that an inclusive and equitable community is an educational imperative.

Educate differently. Our school employs the Central Subject methodology where students in Grade III-VIII engage in an in-depth integrated study of a particular subject, time or people in history.

Experience the joy that comes from working at Shady Hill! Click on the job posting below for more information:

Kindergarten Co-Teacher

We are looking for a Kindergarten Teacher to co-teach in Kindergarten beginning with the 2025–2026 school year. Click here to view the full posting.
Leave Replacement 1st Grade Co-Teacher (August 2025–January 2026)

We are looking for a 1st Grade Teacher to cover a leave of absence and co-teach in 1st Grade from August 2025 through early January 2026. Click here to view the full posting.
Leave Replacement Science Teacher (August - November 2025)

We are looking for a Science Teacher to cover a leave of absence in Fall 2025. This position will teach science to grades 3 and 7. Click here to view the full posting.
Middle School Central Subject Department Chair (1-year)

We are looking for someone with deep knowledge of the Shady Hill Middle School Central Subject curricula to be the Middle School Central Subject Department Chair next year. Click here to see the full posting.
Part-Time Librarian

We are looking for a part-time Librarian to join our team beginning with the 2025–2026 school year. Click here to view the full posting.

Afternoon Front Desk Receptionist

We are seeking a Front Desk Receptionist (Afternoons) to start immediately. Click here to view the full posting.
Director of Campus Security

We are seeking a Director of Campus Security to start immediately.

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Summer IT Assistant

We are looking for a Summer IT Assistant to join our Technology Team for Summer 2025. Click here to view the full posting.

Summer Group Leader

We are looking for Summer Group Leaders to join our team for one or multiple sessions of our Summer Programming. Click here to view the full posting.
Substitute Teacher

We are currently taking applications to join our daily substitute pool for both Lower and Middle School for the 2024–2025 academic year.

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