Employment
Current Openings
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Watkinson School, offering inventive teaching to Hartford and surrounding communities since 1881, seeks a full-time Learning Skills Teacher for students in grades 6-12. This person will also likely teach at least one class within our upper school academic program. Successful applicants will demonstrate creative approaches to instruction and a commitment to reaching all students. Applicants must possess enthusiasm for working in a dynamic environment, teaching a range of students, and developing and sustaining positive relationships with parents, faculty, school leadership, and staff.
Qualified candidates are well-versed in special education and neurodiversity, with proven success supporting student learning, growth, and progress in their academic and organizational skills. Responsibilities include teaching in one-on-one settings, as well as full classroom instruction. An ability to instruct high school-level math is required. Other duties include supervising clubs, being an academic advisor, and taking on other roles within school life and activity.
A degree in Special Education or a related field is required. The ideal candidate is a passionate and skillful educator and collaborator, eager to invest their talents in becoming part of a thriving learning skills program that is integral to the mission and operation of the school. They will also be committed to anti-racist education and teaching that focuses on inclusivity.
Watkinson is an equal opportunity employer and an open and affirming community that seeks candidates of diverse backgrounds. This 10-month position will begin in August 2025. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to lsp-position@watkinson.org
Watkinson School, offering inventive teaching to Hartford and surrounding communities since 1881, seeks a full-time Math Teacher who has the ability to cover a variety of classes and topics, ranging from Algebra to Calculus. Successful applicants will demonstrate creative approaches to instruction and a commitment to reaching all students. Applicants must possess enthusiasm for working in a dynamic environment, teaching heterogeneously grouped classes, and developing and sustaining positive relationships with parents, faculty, school leadership, and staff.
The successful applicant will be current in the field of study and passionate about developing relevant and timely curricula. Responsibilities include teaching classes across several levels of the Math Department. Other duties include supervising clubs, being an academic advisor, and taking on other aspects of school life and activity.
A degree in a related field is highly preferred. The ideal candidate is a passionate and skillful educator and collaborator who is eager to invest their talents in becoming part of a thriving academic community. They will bring enthusiasm to our community in teaching and leading students in learning about the field and themselves. They will be committed to anti-racist education and teaching that focuses on inclusivity.
Watkinson is an equal opportunity employer and an open and affirming community that seeks candidates of diverse backgrounds. This 10-month position will begin in mid-August 2025. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to mathposition@watkinson.org
Watkinson School, offering inventive learning to Hartford and surrounding communities since 1881, seeks an energetic and qualified individual to join its admission team on a full-time basis. This is a twelve-month position with full benefits. A bachelor’s degree is required.
This position requires a dynamic, highly organized candidate who will communicate effectively with both prospective students and parents and represent the School in a professional manner. Collaboration with an active, resourceful admissions and communications team is essential.
Responsibilities include interviewing prospective students and parents, collaborating on admissions strategies, evaluating candidates, organizing and managing events, and other duties as assigned.
This position will also collaborate with and support the International Student Coordinator. The Assistant Director will serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for international student enrollment and will maintain accurate records in SEVIS, ensuring compliance with all federal immigration regulations. This also includes creating and sending I-20s to international students and partner agencies.
The successful candidate is one who has excellent interpersonal skills, enjoys relationship building, networking, with a willingness to represent Watkinson during occasional weekend and evening events.
Other Qualifications:
● Admission and International student recruitment experience is preferred
● Excellent written and oral communication skills
● Facility with the following tools: FileMaker Pro, Excel, Google Docs and other web-based tools is important
Watkinson School is an equal opportunity employer and an open and affirming community. We seek candidates of diverse backgrounds. This is an immediate opening. Interested candidates should send a letter of application, resume, and three letters of recommendation to
admissionsposition@watkinson.org.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Watkinson is committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is and will continue to be the policy of the school that all persons shall have equal employment and advancement opportunities based on merit, qualifications, demonstrated skills and abilities. Employment practices and decisions will be made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic or status which cannot lawfully be considered under local, state, or federal law as a basis for employment-related decisions. Watkinson expects all employees to act in accordance with these principles and to reflect their spirit in all relationships with each other and with customers, with vendors and with other business associates or contacts. This policy applies to every aspect of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, screening, application, hiring, training, assignment, development, evaluation, promotion, transfer, rates of pay, benefits, discipline, termination and layoff.
Further, it is Watkinson’s policy that all vendors, suppliers, contractors and others doing business with the school adhere to these principles. Any employee who feels that he or she has not been treated in accordance with the policies and principles stated herein may bring the matter to the attention of his/her immediate supervisor, the Director of Finance or the Head of School.
Watkinson is committed to the employment of qualified individuals with a disability who with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job the individual seeks, wants to hold or holds. Employees with a disability who need or believe they need a reasonable accommodation are encouraged to review the matter with the Director of Finance. Supervisors and managers may be informed regarding necessary restrictions on the work or duties of the employee and reasonable accommodations to be made.
