Working At Conservatory Lab

Teachers stand next to an amphitheatre filled with a group of students during a walking field trip.

Become a part of our growing community, have a direct impact on students, and take advantage of a unique opportunity to reshape your way of thinking, working, and living.

For more information about how we work, check out this page about our Teaching Philosophy.

Why work for Conservatory Lab? 

  • Conservatory Lab Charter School believes in the power of music and learning to transform the lives of students and their families
  • Combining El Sistema and EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) creates a culture and habit of perseverance to motivate and nurture our students allowing them to become dedicated scholars and compassionate leaders.
  • As a laboratory school, we develop and disseminate innovative educational approaches that will positively impact children in other schools and programs.
  • We value those who are dedicated to our mission our students and those who strive to make CLCS a better place

Career Areas

  • Academics:  Our academic teachers specialise in early childhood, elementary, middle school content areas, special education, ESL, Art and PE, 
  • Music program: El Sistema resident artist music teacher leads daily general music, as well as winds, brass and string instrument instruction
  • Staff: Our staff positions play a key role in supporting our amazing teachers and students including but not limited to operations and teaching assistants. 
  • Administration includes administrators who support both academics and operations at CLCS. 

Compensation & Benefits

  • Our compensation package provides annual raises, values teacher expertise, and a long-term commitment to the CLCS community.
  • Our teachers are among the highest paid of Boston Charter Schools.
  • We offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision coverage, a 403B with matching employer contribution, Paid Sick Time  and Personal Time.