Working at Unquowa
The Unquowa School prides itself on dedicated and talented faculty and staff who are committed to working together to develop an unafraid spirit in each and every student. Unquowa seeks individuals who are committed to our Mission and values and who understand the power of a collaborative and diverse learning community.
Unquowa School is a PreK–8 independent school in Fairfield, Connecticut, committed to academic excellence through flexible, engaging learning experiences. In close partnership with families, our faculty supports both the academic and social-emotional growth of every student. We nurture a community where children feel seen, supported, and challenged—while also finding joy in their learning every day.
Available Faculty Positions:
Elementary School Spanish Teacher, 2026/27 School Year:
Unquowa School seeks a warm, creative, and student-centered Spanish Teacher to work with students in PreK through Grade 5.
This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who understands how language learning can be joyful, active, and developmentally appropriate. The ideal candidate is nurturing, flexible, and able to meet students at a range of language levels while helping them build confidence, curiosity, and enthusiasm for Spanish.
We are looking for someone who values relationships, enjoys working collaboratively, and is committed to Unquowa’s mission and school community.
Responsibilities include:
- Teach engaging, developmentally appropriate Spanish classes for students in PreK through Grade 5.
- Support language acquisition through conversation, movement, music, stories, games, hands-on activities, and cultural exploration.
- Differentiate instruction for students with varying levels of Spanish language experience.
- Create a supportive classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating and taking risks.
- Collaborate with colleagues, communicate thoughtfully with families, and participate in the life of the school.
Qualifications
- Fluency in Spanish required.
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 2–4 years of teaching experience, preferably with elementary-aged students.
- Strong understanding of modern language instruction, including teaching primarily in the target language.
- Experience with hands-on, inquiry-based learning and differentiated instruction.
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to ongoing professional growth.
Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter and at least 2 letters of recommendation to: Carlene Gordon, Dean of Faculty carlene.gordon@unquowa.org
Substitute Teachers:
We are looking for dedicated and caring individuals who have experience with children to work as substitute teachers. Experienced candidates should hold degree and/or certification in field; knowledge of, experience with or training in education is highly desirable; all positions require team teaching and strong collaborative skills. To apply, please send a current resume along with a letter of interest to carlene.gordon@unquowa.org, Dean of Faculty.
Benefits Package:
The Unquowa School offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits to eligible employees including:
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Employer contribution to a TIAA-CREF 403(b) retirement plan
- Group life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Funding for professional development, including summer travel grants
- Tuition remission for the children of full-time faculty, administrators and staff
It is the policy and practice of the School to hire and employ individuals without regard to gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran status national origin, ancestry, genetic information, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, physical disability, age or any other protected characteristic.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the School’s non-discrimination policies, including its Title IX policy:
Name: Janice Cerone, Business Manager/HR
Office Address: 981 Stratfield Road, Fairfield, CT 06825
Telephone Number: 203-362-2561
Email Address: janice.cerone@unquowa.org
For assistance related to Title IX or other civil rights laws, please contact ODICR at (202)205-6750 or https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/odicr.
