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.

Watkinson School, offering innovative teaching to Hartford and surrounding communities since 1881, seeks a summer-only, full-time First Aid Director for the SPHERE Program at Watkinson School, a non-profit, five-week, academic enrichment program. This summer, SPHERE will serve 60-70 Hartford and East Hartford youth entering grades 1-5. 

The First Aid Director must be 21 years of age or older and possess both First Aid and CPR certification (see below for approved licensing organizations). The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of child development as well as a passion for meeting the health needs of the Program’s participants. They must also be committed to building trusting relationships with students, parents, and all SPHERE Summer Program staff and volunteers. They will do this by bringing to the position a sense of professionalism, proactivity, and approachability as well as possessing strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

The First Aid Director’s responsibilities include:

• Administering first aid and prescribed medications as well as completing the medical log daily by documenting all camper visits and health-related incidents
• Maintaining all medical files for personnel and campers, informing staff of first aid arrangements, and stocking first aid bags for staff when necessary
• Providing health-related guidance to all staff during Orientation week and throughout the Program
• When necessary, calling emergency services or the on-call doctor/APRN for medical support
• Adhering to the rules and regulations of the Office of Early Childhood (OEC) for summer programs and camps

Documentation of First Aid and CPR certification is required. OEC-approved certification organizations are as follows:

First Aid

• American Red Cross
• American Heart Association
• National Safety Council
• American Safety and Health Institute
• Medic First Aid International, Inc.
• National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Wilderness Medicine Institute-Wilderness First Aid, Advanced First Aid or First Responder
• Stonehearth Opening Learning Opportunities Inc. (SOLO) Wilderness FIrst Aid
• First Aid Course approved for child care by OEC prior to January 6, 2016 (contact OEC for more information)

OR one of the following:

• Physician with a current CT license (or physicians who are licensed in another state, whose standards are equivalent to or greater than those required in this state)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a current CT license “APRN” 
• Registered Nurse with a current CT license “RN” 
• Licensed Practical Nurse with a current CT license “LPN” 
• Emergency Medical Services – Instructor with a current CT certification “EMS-I” 
• Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic with a current CT paramedic certification “EMT-P” 
• Emergency Medical Technician “EMT” with a current CT certification 
• Emergency Medical Responder “EMR” with a current CT certification 
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician “AEMT” with a current CT certification
• Athletic Trainer with a current CT license 

CPR

• American Red Cross 
• American Heart Association 
• National Safety Council 
• American Safety and Health Institute 
• Medic First Aid International, Inc. 
• An organization using guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care published by the American Heart Association and International Liaison Committee of Resuscitation

Watkinson School is an equal opportunity employer and an open and affirming community. We seek candidates of diverse backgrounds. This position commences on June 25th and concludes on August 1st and is a summer-only position. If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to sphere@watkinson.org.

Watkinson School, offering innovative teaching to Hartford and surrounding communities since 1881, seeks a summer-only full-time elementary school teacher. SPHERE is a non-profit, five-week program for 60-70 Hartford and East Hartford youth entering grades 1-5 held at Watkinson School.

 Daily classroom instruction is aligned with the Common Core State Standards in literacy and math. Teachers are encouraged to use technology to support instruction and promote student engagement. Other classroom practices that the SPHERE Summer Program incorporates are:

• Social emotional morning routines such as Morning Circles and mindfulness activities
• Skill-based learning stations
• Interactive Read Alouds and text discussions
• Using pre- and post-assessment and daily observation to drive instructional choices
• Positive reinforcement classroom management system as well as class and program-wide celebrations

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to reaching all students in a heterogeneously-grouped class. They will do so by using creative approaches to instruction that incorporate both hands-on and minds-on learning while prioritizing fun, laughter, and opportunities for student choice. Successful applicants will also bring to the position a sense of enthusiasm, proactivity, and warmth as well as the ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with parents, students, and summer program colleagues.

 A bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a related field and proven successful experience teaching at this level is required. In addition to classroom teaching responsibilities, this position includes supervising high school student counselors assisting in the classroom and occasionally moderating an afternoon activity.

 Watkinson School is an equal opportunity employer and an open and affirming community. We seek candidates of diverse backgrounds. This position commences on June 25th and concludes on August 1st and is a summer-only position. If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to sphere@watkinson.org.