Tenacre's mission is to nurture and challenge each child every day. Everything we do at Tenacre is designed to enhance this all-important balance over a broad range of classroom subjects and other activities.
As a school dedicated to the elementary years, Tenacre values not only the importance of team teaching, but the strong partnership between parents and staff, and the meaningful participation of each child in daily school life. As a community of children and adults, we strive to work hard, to find joy, and to be kind.

Tenacre welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community, and encourages candidates of color to apply.

Tenacre is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Director of Publications and Communications is a part-time (20 hours a week) position responsible for the school’s two major publications: The Orchard, Tenacre’s bulletin published twice yearly and mailed to the school’s 1,750 constituents, and The Termly, the school’s yearbook. The Director of Publications and Communications reports to the Director of Development.

Areas of Responsibility:
- Manages the production of the school’s bulletin, The Orchard, which includes planning the issue, writing, editing, designing the layout and providing the accompanying photography.
- Coordinates and produces the school yearbook, The Termly.
- Photographs all aspects of school life for the publications, end of year slide show and weekly postings on the school’s website.
- Acts as the liaison to the Historical Committee and assists in maintaining the archives.
- Oversees the Centennial Committee’s production of a commemorative book for the school’s centennial in 2010.
- Coordinates press releases.
- Assists the Head of School, Director of Development, and Adminstration with writing and editing.

Position Requirements:
- Excellent written, verbal and editing skills, with an attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to self-motivate, work independently and maintain focus while juggling multiple tasks.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Quark and Excel; familiarity with fundraising software a plus.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.

Excellent benefits; salary commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:

Chris Elliot, Head of School, Tenacre School, 78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
Fax: 781-237-7057
Email: chris_elliot@tenacrecds.org