“Walker’s is [what] gave me an improved global perspective.”
Job Opportunities
The Ethel Walker School is a diverse and inclusive community educating girls in grades 6-12.
Our Middle School program emphasizes a rigorous academic schedule complemented by a full offering in the performing and visual arts. Our Upper School program offers a rich diversity of courses including several AP Courses and unique, cross-curricular offerings. Learn more about our Upper School and Middle School academic programs. Job openings are posted below. Please contact us with any inquiries in specific areas and send your resume to hr [at] ethelwalker [dot] org.
The Ethel Walker School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who would add to the racial and cultural diversity of the school community and we encourage applications from women.
The Ethel Walker School has openings in the following areas. All positions require that the successful candidate will have a commitment to an all-girls, residential school and wish to be a part of an inclusive and welcoming community. Teaching faculty are required to serve as advisors to students, participate in extra-curricular and residential programming and are required to obtain a public passenger endorsement for their drivers' licenses. For a more detailed job description for each of the following positions, please contact hr [at] ethelwalker [dot] org.
Current Openings
History Teacher
The Ethel Walker School, a boarding and day school for girls in grades 6-12 located in Simsbury, CT, is seeking a full time teacher of History. Course load may include (but is not limited to), World History at the Upper School level, US History at the Middle School level or any one of a series of elective courses. Candidates should have a BA degree in either History or a closely related field. Preference will be given to those candidates with advanced degrees (MA, PhD) in History or Education / Teaching and who have some experience in the classroom. No certification is required.
Summer Arts Academy Camp Counselor
Summer@Walker's Summer Arts Academy counselors are the primary caregivers for each camper. Counselors are responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities as they guide campers in their personal growth and daily living skills. Counselors are expected to utilize their knowledge of their particular art focus to educate the campers each day.
Summer@Walker's Global Girls Academy Internship
The Global Girls Academy at The Ethel Walker School is a 3-week, intensive summer English language and American culture immersion program. Girls from around the world become acclimated to many aspects of learning – and living – in the United States.
Internship responsibilities include working with an experienced teacher in one major course (History and/or English) beginning as an observer and eventually teaching lessons independently, observing other teachers in their classes, leading one afternoon sport or activity, chaperoning various trips and activities, living in and helping supervise dormitories at night and on weekends, and supervising meals, free time and other times of the day.
Other Career Events
SPHERE Diversity Hiring Fair
Faculty, staff, and administrators of SPHERE schools are invited to attend a Diversity Hiring Fair at the Watkinson School on Saturday, March 3, 2012. from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The fair will include an overview of SPHERE schools as well as opportunities to meet with SPHERE representatives, submit résumés, and learn about future career opportunities. SPHERE is a consortium of ten independent Greater Hartford schools dedicated to diversity.
| Where: | Watkinson School Arts & Athletic Center 180 Bloomfield Avenue Hartford, CT 06105 |
| When: | Saturday, March 3, 2012 |
| Time: | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Please submit your résumé to SPHERE [at] Renbrook [dot] org. For more information, call Pam Garrett at (860)738-1629. View directions to Watkinson.
SPHERE Professional Development Series: Unmasking Systemic Racism
How does ideological racism shape our institution? How does racial identity development impact the learning environment? You are invited to explore these vital questions in an interactive workshop with your faculty and staff colleagues from the SPHERE schools.
Wednesday, February 15th
1-4 p.m.
The Ethel Walker School
Simsbury, CT
Co facilitators: Sheri Schmidt, The Ethel Walker School and Joan Edwards, Kingswood-Oxford School.
Free for all faculty, staff, and administrators of SPHERE schools.
RSVP to your Dean of Faculty by February 9th.
The Ethel Walker School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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