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Career Opportunities

Tenacre is a small school with 211 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 6th Grade and a staff of 64. There are two homeroom teachers for every grade, plus special subject teachers for science, Spanish, art, technology, library, music, and P.E. Tenacre also has learning specialists for reading and math. Tenacre employs its own facilities staff and works with FLIK Dining Services for meals. Supporting the school's operations are the academic, admissions, business, and development offices.

Work Environment

Tenacre has a warm, friendly work environment. All staff are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities throughout the year, from community service projects with students to talking with the students about a hobby or trip during an assembly, or even attending "tadpole graduation" with the third grade in the spring! Everyone on the staff works to enhance the children's learning experience, from direct teaching to maintaining the facilities to providing a nutritious lunch each day. All staff are considered valuable members of the Tenacre community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider 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 candid

Current Openings

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Facilities Associate
Full-Time, Hourly Position | 2026–2027
Compensation: $20-$30
Schedule: 9-5 or 10-6, Mon-Fri
Reports to: Director of Facilities and Operations

Tenacre Country Day School is seeking a dependable, skilled, and collaborative Facilities Associate to help maintain our buildings and grounds and support the day-to-day needs of our school community.

Tenacre’s mission is to nurture and challenge each child, every day. As a community of children and adults, we strive to work hard, find joy, and be kind.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain school buildings and grounds in a safe, clean, orderly, and attractive condition.
- Respond to maintenance requests, including painting, minor repairs, general maintenance, and small construction projects.
- Assist with carpentry, plumbing, lighting, cleaning, equipment upkeep, and other routine facility needs.
- Set up and break down spaces for school programs, meetings, rentals, and events, including some after-hours and weekend events.
- Support Tenacre Summer Programs, deliveries and supply distribution, outdoor play areas, and seasonal snow and ice removal.
- Use the Limble task-tracking system and communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and facility-related service providers.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Five or more years of hands-on facilities, maintenance, custodial, or related experience preferred.
- Experience with general building repair and maintenance; familiarity with HVAC, fire protection, building/fire codes, ADA guidelines, and OSHA is helpful.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate in a diverse school community and use computer-based technology.
- Flexibility, sound judgment, and a willingness to support the needs of the whole school.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This active position requires regular walking and standing, stair use, stooping, lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds, and work in both indoor and outdoor conditions, including cold weather. The role may involve ladders, a Genie lift, moving mechanical equipment, and occasionally loud environments. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required.

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to Adrian Riseborough, Director of Facilities and Operations, at ariseborough@tenacrecds.org. Please do not call.
Tenacre Country Day School, 78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley, MA 02482

Equal Opportunity: Tenacre Country Day School considers applicants 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 is seeking On-Call Per Diem Substitute Teachers 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, as well as 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 better understand Tenacre’s student routines
- Starting pay: $184/day ($23/hour)
- Opportunities to have 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
- Faculty and staff actively listen to your perspectives, fostering an environment of collaboration and trust. Everyone in the school knows all of our substitute teachers’ names and is quick to help out.
- Bustling staff lounge with all-day coffee, sparkling water, and snacks
- Flexibility is celebrated—you do not have to commit to being available every day
Qualifications:
- Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and enjoy working with children in Grades Pre-K to 6
- 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 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 duty and dismissal duty.
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.

Equal Opportunity: Tenacre Country Day School considers applicants 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:
Tom Doering
Sub Coordinator
Tenacre Country Day School
78 Benvenue Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
Email: tdoering@tenacrecds.org

Benefits

The following are some of the benefits offered by Tenacre:

Health insurance: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Dental: Delta Dental
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account
Pension: John Hancock with a match of 7–10% based on years of service
Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, 125 Flex Plan, Flexible Spending Account for dependent care expenses, and Professional Development opportunities, and graduate work assistance.

Current employees may click on the following link to learn more about Tenacre's benefits program: Tenacre Benefits Website, Prospective employees, please contact the Business Office at 781-431-8575, x208 for a temporary password to access the Tenacre Benefits Website.