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.
Teaching Opportunities:
Upper School (Grades 5 – 8) Math Teacher
2022-2023 School Year
The Unquowa School seeks a full-time math teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. The ideal candidate will be a nurturing, adaptable person who understands the developmental and cognitive needs of students and is enthusiastic about teaching and supervising collaboratively in a progressive, whole child environment. The successful candidate will have experience with teaching to a wide range of abilities as well as with extending curriculum to meet the needs of all students. In addition, he or she will have a commitment to our school’s mission and an interest in being involved in our community through participation in school-wide committees and activities.
Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in mathematics or related field, and comfortable with an algebra curriculum
- Minimum 2-3 years teaching experience with middle schoolers
- Experience with hands-on learning method of teaching mathematics
- Clear understanding of differentiated instruction
- Effective oral and written communication with parents
- Commitment to professional development
- Experience using technology to enhance instruction
- A clear interest in being part of a community that is committed to diversity and inclusion
- A masters degree in teaching or progress towards the degree is preferred
Individuals interested in being considered for this position should send:
- Current resume
- Letter of interest
- A letter of recommendation
- List of two other references
Upper School (Grades 5 – 8) Science Teacher
2022-23 School Year
The Unquowa School seeks a full-time science teacher for the school year. The ideal candidate will be a nurturing, adaptable person who understands the developmental and cognitive needs of middle school students and who can teach collaboratively in a creative, cooperative environment. The successful candidate will have experience with teaching to a wide range of abilities as well as with extending curriculum to meet the needs of all students. In addition, he or she will have a commitment to our school’s mission and an interest in being involved in our community through participation in school-wide committees and activities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; A Masters Degree in teaching or progress towards the degree is preferred
- familiarity with an Earth or Environmental Science curriculum
- Minimum 2-4 years teaching experience with understanding of or experience in Next Generation Science Standards strongly preferred
- Experience with hands-on learning and inquiry based methods
- Clear understanding of differentiated instruction
- Effective oral and written communication with parents
- Commitment to professional development
- Experience using technology to enhance instruction
- A clear interest in being part of a community that is committed to diversity and inclusion
Individuals interested in being considered for this position should send:
- Current resume
- Letter of interest
- A letter of recommendation
- List of two other references
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 sharon.lauer@unquowa.org.
Administrative and Staff Opportunities:
There are no available Administratie or Staff Opportunities at this time.
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.
