Employment
Current Openings
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Watkinson School, offering inventive teaching and learning to Hartford and surrounding communities since 1881, seeks an energetic and qualified individual to be its Head Coach of Varsity Cross Country for the 2022-23 season.
This position will run mid-August through mid-November. Practice times are 3:00 – 4:30 Monday through Friday (Wednesdays are 2:00 – 3:45) Race days vary throughout the week and include Saturdays.
This position requires a dynamic, inspirational leader who can be a role model. Duties involve promoting the values of leadership and sportsmanship, planning productive practices, executing effective training and race strategies during practices and meets, and working with the Athletic Director and assistant coaches to develop a competitive program that reflects the mission and culture of the Watkinson community. We seek candidates who enjoy interacting with a diverse group of students.
Other Qualifications
- Coaching experience with a school or club program
- College and/or high school racing experience
- Ability to generate enthusiasm for the sport among current students
- Ability to attract prospective students to Watkinson School
Watkinson School is an equal opportunity employer and an open and affirming community. We seek candidates of diverse backgrounds. This is a part-time, stipended position. Interested candidates should send a letter of application, resume, and three references to athleticsposition@watkinson.org.
Watkinson School, offering inventive teaching to Hartford and surrounding communities since 1881, seeks a full-time American Sign Language Teacher who has the ability to teach both beginning and intermediate levels as a second language in our upper school. 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 ready to deliver relevant and timely curricula. Responsibilities include teaching multiple levels of ASL as a second language to students in grades 9-12. Other duties include supervising clubs, being an academic advisor, and taking on other aspects of school life and activity.
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 their full self and identity to our community to teach and lead 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 2022. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to: languageposition@watkinson.org
Watkinson School, offering inventive teaching to Hartford and surrounding communities since 1881, seeks a full-time Math Teacher and Learning Skills Education Specialist. Successful applicants will be versatile educators who demonstrate creative approaches to instruction and a commitment to reaching all students. Applicants must possess enthusiasm for working in a dynamic environment, flexibility to work within two departments at multiple grade levels, and the ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with parents, faculty, school leadership, and staff.
The math teaching component of this position will involve teaching mostly middle school students in a range of subjects, including Pre-Algebra and Algebra, in heterogeneously grouped classes. The successful applicant will be current in the field of study and passionate about developing relevant and timely curricula.
The Learning Skills Education Specialist component includes working individually with students and in small groups focusing on math tutoring, reading comprehension support, organization/study strategies, and written expression, as well as being a resource to their students’ teachers in terms of best ways to work with students to achieve mastery of coursework. Strong teaching, communication, and writing skills are important. The Education Specialist is responsible for developing individual student profiles for each student based on previous testing, school records, parent and student input, and any diagnostics/observations done by teachers.
Other duties of this position include supervising clubs, being an academic advisor, and taking on other aspects of school life and activity. A degree in a related field (math or special education) is highly preferred. The ideal candidate is a dedicated and skillful educator and collaborator who is eager to invest their talents in becoming part of a thriving academic community. 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 2022. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to mathposition@watkinson.org
Watkinson School, offering inventive teaching to Hartford and surrounding communities since 1881, seeks a full-time Visual Arts Teacher for students in grades 9-12. 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 candidate must be an accomplished artist who is active and current within the field who is willing and able to help developing artists learn, grow, and progress. Responsibilities include teaching upper school visual arts courses in photography and digital art. Other duties include supervising clubs, being an academic advisor, and taking on other aspects of school life and activity. Applicants should be prepared to share a portfolio should they be contacted for an interview.
A degree in a related field is necessary. The ideal candidate is a passionate and skillful artist, educator, and collaborator, who is eager to invest their talents in becoming part of a thriving creative arts 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 mid-August 2022. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to artposition@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 50-60 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 27th and concludes on August 5th and is a summer-only position. If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references including phone number and email address to sphere@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.
