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:
Learning Support Specialist: 2020-21 School Year
The Unquowa School seeks a learning support specialist for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. The ideal candidate will be a nurturing, adaptable person who understands the developmental and cognitive needs of students in grades 1 through 5 and who can teach collaboratively in a creative, cooperative environment. The successful candidate will have experience with addressing learning accommodations in a small group setting as well as with pushing into students’ other classrooms for support.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree in special education area strongly preferred
- Minimum 2-4 years teaching experience in learning support
- Experience with hands-on learning
- Clear understanding of differentiated instruction
- Effective oral and written communication with parents
- 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
- Personal Statement
- At least two letters of recommendation
- List of three 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 open opportunities at this time. For general inquiries, interested individuals should send:
- Current resume
- Letter of interest
- Personal Statement
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 t ogender, 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.
