Employment Opportunities at Atrium School
Atrium School's PreK – Grade 8 progressive education encourages academic curiosity, creativity, and exploration while fostering each child's intellectual growth. Our students develop confidence in themselves and respect for others within a joyful, vibrant community of nurturing teachers, engaged parents, and enriching partnerships. Atrium School, an independent school in Watertown, serves about 125 students, with each grade typically consisting of 10-17 students.
Atrium School is committed to building and sustaining a richly diverse community that includes a wide range of family structures, racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds, and students with various learning styles. Atrium School’s curriculum and school culture are inclusive of, and responsive to, the diversity within and beyond our community. Our motto, Excellence with Joy, embodies the balance we strive for each day.
Current Openings:
School Counselor, PreK – Grade 8 (part-time)
The position begins in late August 2026; hours in May & June 2026 may be possible as well.
Atrium School’s PreK – Grade 8 progressive education encourages academic curiosity, creativity, and exploration while fostering each child’s intellectual and personal growth. Our students develop confidence in themselves and respect for others within a joyful, vibrant community of nurturing teachers, engaged parents, and enriching partnerships.
Atrium School is committed to building and sustaining a richly diverse community that includes a wide range of family structures; racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds; and students with various learning styles. Atrium School’s curriculum and school culture are inclusive of, and responsive to, the diversity within and beyond our community. Well-being is highly valued in our community, and our motto, Excellence with Joy, embodies the balance we strive for each day.
Position Description:
Atrium School seeks a part-time school counselor (24 hours a week) to be a central figure in the well-being and success of children ages four to fourteen at Atrium. The Counselor closely collaborates with teachers, administrators, and families to plan and implement student support. Atrium’s School Counselor is an experienced, proactive, joyful, and highly skilled social and emotional health practitioner.
Furthermore, the School Counselor:
Provides short-term individual direct support to students facing challenges and helps connect them to additional resources when needed.
Works with teachers to develop students’ social skills and peer relationships, and supports planning for individual students.
Works with faculty and school leaders to guide response plans for consultation, conflict resolution, and support.
Works collaboratively with parents to help develop strategies to increase students’ school success and well-being and to refer, when needed, to outside mental health services.
Serves as a resource to members of the Atrium community on issues related to mental health and social/emotional learning.
Occasionally teaches students on wellness & health topics.
Collaborates with outside therapists to provide coordinated support to students.
Guides periodic adult sessions to discuss various parenting topics and effective home-to-school relationships.
Collaborates with the Admin Team to plan and implement professional development for faculty.
Participates in the admissions process, providing insight and feedback on applicants.
Requirements:
Minimum of a master’s degree in counseling and/or social work (LICSW, LMHC, MSEd) or comparable license.
Experience working in culturally responsive elementary and middle schools.
Strong interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work collaboratively and build trust with families, teachers, administrators, and students.
Salary Range: 24 hours weekly, $42,000 to $48,000 (based on experience).
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter specific to this role at Atrium, and the names of three references to Marshall Carter, Head of School, at mcarter@atrium.org.
Substitute Teachers (part-time)
Atrium School currently seeks substitute teachers who take the place of a teacher who is absent for personal, professional, or health reasons. Though long-term subbing situations may arise, the usual commitment is for full or partial days, one or two days at a time. Opportunities for after-school programming subs may also be available.
In PreK to Grade 5, this means assisting the co-teacher who leads the classroom.
In the Middle School, this includes facilitating and carrying out lesson plans for the day for a given class and creating reports to inform the students’ permanent teachers about the day.
Atrium School is a progressive, inclusive PreK – Grade 8 independent school in the East End of Watertown, MA. Our program encourages deep academic curiosity, creativity, and exploration to foster each child's intellectual and personal growth. Our students are diverse and original thinkers, who develop confidence in themselves and respect for others within a joyful, energized community of nurturing and challenging teachers, engaged parents, and enriching community partnerships.
Responsibilities include:
Following lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students
Managing the classroom effectively to encourage student participation and maintain a positive and creative learning environment
Supervising students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground, and at lunch
Qualifications:
A strong candidate for the Substitute Teacher position will possess the following skills and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in education
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to lead and instruct students of all ages
Ability to adapt plans to specific classrooms
Flexibility and critical-thinking skills
Atrium is committed to building and sustaining a richly diverse community that includes a wide range of family structures; racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds; and students with various learning styles. Atrium School’s curriculum and school culture are inclusive of and responsive to, the diversity within and beyond our community. Our motto, Excellence with Joy, embodies the balance we strive for each day.
Salary for this position is $24/hour.
For further information, and to apply, please contact Front Desk Administrator Ana Mercado at frontdesk@atrium.org. In your cover letter, please mention where you first saw this position posted.