Employment

List of 5 items.

• Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

  The Country School seeks a collaborative Early Childhood Assistant Teacher to begin September 2025 

  
  

  Ideal candidates 

  • enjoy working in partnership with parents and colleagues
  • are effective communicators
  • thrive on professional growth and innovation
  • have experience working with young children 

  
  

  The Country School offers an unparalleled PreSchool through 8th Grade educational experience where students are encouraged to become active and explorative learners. Beyond traditional academic disciplines, The Country School’s Signature Programs–​Elmore Leadership, STEAM, Public Speaking, Outdoor Education, and Global Citizenship–speak to the school’s commitment to provide students with lessons that last a lifetime. 

   

  The Country School is a community where all types of diversity are celebrated and people of Color are welcomed, valued, and supported. Please send your resume and letter of interest to Jennifer Hornyak, Director of Lower School.

• Language Arts Teachers (5th-8th Grade)

  The Country School is seeking Language Arts Teachers for our Intermediate and Middle School Divisions.

   

  Ideal candidates:

  • demonstrate mastery of instructional skills and assessment and teaching young learners language arts
  • engage in cross-disciplinary STEAM units
  • support the organizational, academic, and emotional needs of students
  • show a commitment to the issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity
  • be comfortable with appropriate technology in the classroom
  • work collaboratively with other faculty members
  • commit to their own professional growth and reflection

   

  We seek teachers who have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree; although, a master’s degree is preferred.

   

  The Country School is a community where all types of diversity are celebrated and people of Color are welcomed, valued, and supported. Please send your resume and letter of interest to Jennifer Hornyak, Director of Lower School.

• Extended-Day "Owl's Nest" Program Teacher

  The Country School is hiring a teacher for our extended day “Owl’s Nest” and school vacation programs. The aide will

  • report to the Owl's Nest Director, 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
  • work with children ages 3 - 14
  • collaborate with the other aftercare workers
  • be a creative self-starter

  Send cover letter, resume and references to Karen Cunningham.

• After-School Instrumental Music Teachers

  The Country School, Madison, CT, is hiring after-school instrumental music teachers for individual lessons as part of our Young Musicians Program.  Primary instruments are piano and violin, but other instruments are welcomed as well depending on community interest.
  

  
  The teachers will have scheduled lessons on days and at time available between 3:15 - 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday as needed.
  
  The successful candidate will enjoy working with children ages 3 - 14, be a self-starter, have good references, and have the ability to communicate well via email. Compensation is a competitive rate per lesson. 

  Please send your resume and letter of interest to Keith Smith.

• 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
  
  We encourage our substitute teachers to review our Guest Teacher Handbook prior to entering the classroom.
  
  Please send your resume and letter of interest to  Karen Cunningham.