Employment
Since it was founded in 1955, The Country School has prided itself on attracting and retaining excellent educators who, in the words of our Mission Statement, "expect much from our students, because we believe they have much to give." Salaries and benefits are competitive. The Country School employs without regard to gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin, and sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to its community. The Country School is an EOE Employer.
For inquiries about employment opportunities, please contact Cindy Richar, Administrative Assistant to the Head of School. Call 203-421-3113, extension 110, email cindy.richar@thecountryschool.org or send correspondence to:
Cindy Richar
The Country School
341 Opening Hill Road
Madison, CT 06443
Available Positions
PreSchool – Grade 8 Independent Day School Registrar: Position includes reporting, transcripts, data entry, scheduling, awards, proofreading, posting and making calendar changes throughout the year in addition to Secondary School placement assistance for the Dean of Students / Assistant Head of School. Record keeping, data storage, etc.
Attendance, substitute teacher coordination, permission slips and trip scheduling as well as some reception work and light event planning and support required.
Systems, Blackbaud, computer, excel, Gmail and Google docs and Google calendar proficiency preferred.
Please email resume or work history and references to karen.cunningham@thecountryschool.org. Benefits available.
E/E/O
Job Type: Full-time
Primary School Teachers: Because of growth in enrollment, The Country School seeks as many as three reflective, collaborative teachers to begin in September 2019, working with talented students in self-contained classrooms from Kindergarten through 3rd Grade. Successful finalists will enjoy working in partnership with parents and other teachers, will be effective with technology integration, reading and writing workshop and word study, differentiated math instruction, and will thrive on professional growth and innovation. Experience with Responsive Classroom, STEAM or STEM, and knowledge and experience using a variety of assessments for planning and instruction are all preferred. The Country School is a PreSchool-Grade 8, coeducational day school serving 17 towns and some 215 students in southern Connecticut. Please send CV and cover letter to Mrs. Cindy Richar, Assistant to Head of School.
Aftercare Teacher and Aftercare Assistants: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday during the school year. Please contact Beth Coyne at beth.coyne@thecountryschool.
Substitute Teachers: The Country School seeks Guest Teachers for PreSchool - 8th Grade classes. The Country School is an independent day school with small class sizes and a supportive community. Responsibilities beyond the classroom may include lunch and recess duty and/or study hall. Make a difference in children’s lives while earning competitive pay. EOE Email karen.cunningham@