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, email cindy.richar@thecountryschool.org or send correspondence to:
Cindy Richar
The Country School
341 Opening Hill Road
Madison, CT 06443
We encourage our substitute teachers to review our Guest Teacher Handbook prior to entering the classroom.
Available Positions
School Counselor and Director of Diversity and/or Multicultural Affairs or Director of Environmental Sustainability The Country School seeks to create a new part-time position of School Counselor with the possibility of full-time employment by additionally serving as the Director of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs and/or the Director of Environmental Sustainability (depending on the final candidate’s background and interests). The hired individual will work with students, teachers, and parents.
The School Counselor is responsible for providing a comprehensive school counseling program that is preventive in design and responsive to students in the areas of academic achievement and personal and social development. The individual also serves as a consultant to educators, families and community partners. There may be an opportunity to also support students with executive function challenges in one on one or small group settings as the School Counselor.
The Director of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs uses responsive and proactive strategies to establish relationships and collaborate with educators, students, families, and community partners that reflect recognition of and respect for each individual and promotes an understanding and appreciation of diverse populations and cultures. The colleague provides support and programming for the school community on areas related to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and class, assisting with implementation of a comprehensive set of programs, services and activities that develop cultural competence around issues of multiculturalism, equity, inclusion and social justice as it relates to The Country School Community.
The Director of Environmental Sustainability works with students, teachers, the administration and parents to reduce the school’s reliance on non-renewable resources and build as part of our signature Leadership Program the students’ role as caretakers of the Earth.
Please send CV and cover letter by post or email to Cindy Richar, Administrative Assistant to the Head of School, The Country School, 341 Opening Hill Road, Madison, CT 06443
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@