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.

Watkinson School, offering inventive teaching and learning since 1881, seeks an Admissions Office Manager. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Admission Office Manager is an integral member of the admission team, providing support for initiatives related to the student recruitment and enrollment process. The role manages the admission data system while handling daily office operations, ensuring excellent
customer service for prospective families, and supporting the admission team in achieving enrollment goals. The Admission Office Manager must exhibit excellent interpersonal, organizational, collaborative and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Database Management:
● Serve as the primary administrator for the admissions database.
● Lead initiatives to identify and implement workflow and systems
improvements to streamline the admissions and enrollment process.
● Maintain accurate applicant records and manage data integrity throughout the admissions process.
● Oversee and manage technical aspects of the admission process,
including application processing, document management, and logistics.
● Ensure compliance with school policies, data privacy regulations, and industry best practices.
● Assist in integrating the admissions data with financial aid, student
information, and communications systems.
● Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with IT for updates and
improvements.
● Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Office Management:
● Oversee the daily operations of the admissions office, ensuring a welcoming and organized environment.
● Oversee application processing and document management.
● Manage office communications, including phone calls, emails, and in-
person inquiries from prospective families.
● Lead the planning and execution of admission events, which include
occasional evening and weekend commitments.
● Serve as the primary support staff member for the Admission Office,
oversee the departmental calendar, and offer administrative support to all team members.
● Maintain office supplies, records, and general administrative processes.

Customer Service and Family Engagement:
● Plan and execute admission events, which include occasional evening and weekend commitments.
● Represent the school to prospective families through timely, thoughtful,
and individualized communication as they navigate the admission
process.

Reporting:
● Develop and maintain reports on admissions-related data, producing
statistics on admissions activity, funnel statistics, and enrollment trends.

Qualifications:
● Organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously under varying deadlines.
● Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with all members of the community.
● Proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite of products and Google
platform.
● Familiarity with FileMaker is desirable.
● Excellent oral and written communication skills.
● Knowledge of school processes and procedures is a plus.

Watkinson School is an equal opportunity employer and an open and affirming community. We seek candidates of diverse backgrounds. The position is available immediately. Qualified candidates, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and a list of no fewer than three references via Indeed or to: admissionsposition@watkinson.org

Watkinson School, located in Hartford, CT, seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented summer part-time employee to provide data retention and information management services during summer 2025. As an independent, private coeducational day school for students from grades 6-PG, Watkinson has been educating students for almost 150 years. Our Data
Retention Program provides a standardized process to review records throughout our administrative offices for both practical and historical purposes. A primary goal of this initiative is to digitally retain data and perform archival reviews to reduce dependency on paper records.
The successful candidate will work with several departments at Watkinson to provide data retention and information management services.

Successful candidates should possess the following attributes:

● Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
● Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with other team members
● Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to carefully review a variety of data and determine archival importance
● Experience with Google platforms
● Strong time management and critical thinking skills
● Open to learning new technologies
● Ability to make recommendations for working efficiently and to communicate progress and roadblocks

This position will be responsible for:

● Creating and maintaining digital logbooks to identify and record data sources and types
● Reviewing records and identifying data to maintain, retain, or discard based on established guidelines
● Designing an identification system for record types
● Digitizing records to be retained
● Maintaining an electronic filing system to store digitized records
● Properly filing or discarding records based on retention policies
● Developing and maintaining systems to track disposition and disposal of archives
● Other administrative tasks related to information management and data

This position will require the ability to:

● Use Google platforms and scanning software and hardware
● Work independently
● Be detail oriented

This is a part-time, temporary position, available from approximately July 1 through September 1. Hours are flexible and are expected to total about 120 over the course of the summer. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to registrarposition@watkinson.org. Watkinson is an equal opportunity employer and an open and affirming community that seeks candidates of diverse backgrounds.

Watkinson School, offering inventive learning to Hartford and surrounding communities since 1881, seeks an experienced part-time dishwasher for its Dining Services program.

This position performs a variety of duties related to food service and kitchen sanitation, including but not limited to:

-Gathers items from the servery and kitchen for disposal or washing
-Scrapes food from dirty dishes and places them in racks
-Washes worktables, walls, and work areas
-Sets up dishwashing and pot sink area for service
-Disposes of trash, boxes, cans and bottles in their proper receptacles
-Maintains an organized and clean dining area for students and faculty
-Washes dishes, pots, pans, and any other necessary cleaning
-Removes garbage and recycling from dining room and kitchen to collection
receptacles
-Cleans and sanitizes equipment following all required state and federal guidelines
-Works occasional evening and/or weekends as needed for special events
-Other duties as assigned by the Director of Dining Services

Qualifications:

-Ability to work as part of a team and communicate well with supervisor and coworkers
-Strong work ethic, a customer service orientation and an enthusiastic personality
-Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance
-Must be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time
-Must know or be capable of learning food sanitation and safety procedures
-Ability to follow directions in English

Watkinson offers excellent working conditions. Interested applicants should email: kitchenposition@watkinson.org. Please provide a resume or document summarizing your prior experience and applicable skills. Please include 2 references.

Watkinson is an equal opportunity employer and an open and affirming community. We seek candidates of diverse backgrounds.