Employment
Open Positions
Full-time Learning Skills Program Teacher
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. 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, including math support through Algebra II. Responsibilities include teaching in one-on-one settings, as well as the possibility of teaching a class within our academic program. Other duties include supervising clubs, being an academic advisor, and taking on other aspects of school life.
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.
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 2026. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to LSP-position@watkinson.org.
Athletic Trainer
Watkinson School, offering inventive learning to Hartford and surrounding communities since 1881, seeks a part-time or full-time Athletic Trainer to lead the School’s sports medicine program
and provide athletic training services for all Upper and Middle School students. The Athletic Trainer, providing coverage for grades 6-12, will work under the direction of the Athletic Director
to advance the needs of the school’s overall athletic program.
For full-time candidates, this is an academic, school-year position and therefore includes paid time off in accordance with the school schedule, including school vacations and summer break.
As a full-time role, this position may also include academic responsibilities, such as teaching, advising, or monitoring student activities. Part-time applicants will be considered.
Responsibilities
● Provide preventive care for student-athletes
● Evaluate injuries, provide treatment, and develop rehabilitation programs
● Assess, treat, and manage concussions
● Maintain accurate medical records of students’ injuries, treatment, and rehabilitation
● Review student health records and consent forms in partnership with the school nurse and athletic department to assess eligibility
● Partner with the athletic department in developing severe weather plans and emergency action plans
● Maintain a clean, professional and welcoming training room
● Manage sports medicine inventory and budgetary items
● Prepare game sites for practice and competition
● Prepare medical kits for off campus competition
● Provide practice and game coverage of the middle school and high school athletic programs
● Train coaches and educate parents about preventive safety precautions regarding concussion, cardiac arrest, and heat illness
● Administer ImPACT concussion testing
● Instruct CPR/AED/First Aid classes for coaching staff and faculty
Qualifications
● A bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field
● NATABOC certification
● CT state licensure or eligibility
● CPR/AED/First Aid certification required
● Excellent communication and organization skills
● Ability to work in a self-directed setting
Other Preferred Qualifications
● CSCS, PES or other strength and conditioning-related certification
● Previous Middle/High School experience
Watkinson School is an equal opportunity employer and an open and affirming community. We seek candidates of diverse backgrounds. This position begins August, 2026. Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a letter of interest, resume, and a minimum of three references to: athleticsposition@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.