Employment
Founded in 1926, Wooster School is a co-educational, 5-12, college preparatory day school with an enrollment of approximately 350 students, and a regional leader in student-centered education. The School is located in Danbury, Connecticut. By design and mission, it educates a student population diverse in academic ability, socioeconomic background, religious affinity, and race and ethnicity. Wooster is a member of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools and the National Association of Independent Schools.
While Wooster’s traditions of Self-Help and relationship-building have long been recognized as strengths, our more recent commitment to innovative approaches to teaching and learning are making us a leader in the independent school world. We are committed to a learner-centered environment for our students, and to exploring the full potential of competency-based and personalized teaching and learning.
Wooster School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we provide a work environment that welcomes diversity. In addition to a competitive salary, employees receive retirement, health insurance, tuition remission, short and long term disability and life insurance benefits.
All employees are subject to a criminal background check before any contractual offer is final.
Current Openings
- Head Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach
- Middle School ELL Coordinator
- Upper School English Teacher
- Upper School Bridge Program Teacher
- Upper School History Teacher
- Upper School STEM Teacher
- Middle School STEM Teacher
- Director of Community Events and Relations
- Assistant Director of Student Guidance
- Upper School Math Teacher
- Substitute Teachers
Head Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach
Wooster School seeks an experienced Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach to join our program for the Spring 2025 season. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a positive teaching style, and a strong lacrosse background with a proven record of program building, to include working within differing developmental levels. The successful candidate will be dynamic, energetic, and committed to working with high school students within the context of a day school committed to promoting health and wellness, teamwork, good citizenship, and sportsmanship. This position reports to the Athletic Director, Jeff Carone.
The Role
- Adhere to the Athletics philosophy of Wooster School.
- Attend all practices, games, preseason and postseason meetings scheduled by the Wooster Athletics Department and NEPSAC.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the sport and experience leading/organizing a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for working with high school students.
- Commitment to working collegially in the Wooster community.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and successfully complete a background check.
- Some evening and weekend hours required.
- CPR/First Aid Certification is required, we will provide certification training if needed.
- Start Date: March 3, 2025.
Salary & Benefits
This is a part-time position. Salaries are competitive with local independent schools. All employees are subject to a criminal background check before any contractual offer is final.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to:
Jeff Carone, Director of Athletics, jeff.carone@woosterschool.org
Middle School ELL Coordinator
Wooster School seeks a Middle School ELL Coordinator to begin in the fall of 2025. The position involves supporting Middle School ELL students via both English instruction and support in content area classrooms. The ideal candidate is familiar with international education, possesses an advanced degree, and has at least 3 years of teaching experience. Candidates should be curious students of the art and science of teaching and learning, particularly in the context of competency-based education and personalized instruction. Demonstrating flexibility, a strong sense of humor, and adeptness with technology is also essential. Fluency with Mandarin preferred.
The Role
- Develop and implement an ELL support program for Middle School students in partnership with the International Students Coordinator and the School Learning Specialist.
- Support international students, via ELL support classes and co-taught content areas classes.
- Perform intake assessments with international students to determine their support needs.
- Monitor student growth and progress.
- Collaborate with our International Students Coordinator, as needed.
- Collaborate with our school SEL team to meet the needs specific to international students living abroad.
- Participate in student-focused programs such as advisory, chapel, community meals, and clubs
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through continued professional development
- Commit to designing culturally responsive curricula and experiences in collaboration with our Equity and Justice Center
Salary & Benefits
This is an 11-month, exempt position. Salaries are competitive with local independent schools. A competitive benefits package includes retirement, health insurance, tuition remission, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. All employees are subject to a criminal background check before any contractual offer is final.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of philosophy to:
Parvin Taraz, Chief Academic Officer, parvin.taraz@woosterschool.org
Upper School English Teacher
Wooster School seeks an upper-school English instructor to begin in the fall of 2025. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and at least 3 years of teaching experience at the upper school level. Candidates should be curious students of the art and science of teaching and learning, particularly in the context of competency-based education and personalized instruction. Demonstrating flexibility, a strong sense of humor, and fluency with technology is also essential.
The Role
Full-time Wooster teachers:
- Teach five sections of upper school English
- Participate in student-focused programs such as advisory, chapel, community meals, and clubs
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through continued professional development
- Commit to designing culturally responsive curricula and experiences in collaboration with our Equity and Justice Center
Salary & Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt position. Salaries are competitive with local independent schools. A competitive benefits package includes retirement, health insurance, tuition remission, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. All employees are subject to a criminal background check before any contractual offer is final.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of philosophy to:
Elizabeth Higgins, Director of Teacher Learning, elizabeth.higgins@woosterschool.org
Upper School Bridge Program Teacher
The Wooster School Bridge Program supports high-achieving students with mild language-based, attentional, or auditory processing differences. The Bridge Program teacher will collaborate with teachers and students in the Humanities and/or STEM classroom setting to advance students' learning. The Bridge Program teacher also works with a small cohort of students in Bridge classes designed to develop effective learning strategies and strong executive functioning skills. Various methodologies, such as direct instruction, front-loading, and re-teaching of content-specific skills, are also integrated into the Bridge classes. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated familiarity with or background in multi-sensory language-based instruction, and a knowledge of best practices in executive functioning, social-emotional, and study skills.
The Role
The Bridge Program Teacher will:
- Partner with Humanities and/or STEM instructors in the Upper School grade level(s).
- Provide literacy, study skills, and executive functioning support to Bridge Program students.
- Nurture a cohort of Bridge Program students by providing relationship-based, social-emotional support.
- Participate in student-focused programs such as advisory, chapel, community meals, and clubs
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through continued professional development
- Maintain routine and effective communication with Bridge Program families.
- Commit to designing culturally responsive curricula and experiences in collaboration with our Equity and Justice Center
Salary & Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt position. Salaries are competitive with local independent schools. A competitive benefits package includes retirement, health insurance, tuition remission, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. All employees are subject to a criminal background check before any contractual offer is final.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of philosophy to:
Joule' Bazemore, Director of The Bridge Program, joule.bazemore@woosterschool.org
Upper School History Teacher
Wooster School seeks an Upper School History instructor with primary responsibility for co-teaching Humanities with an English teacher. This position requires a strong background in writing and the Humanities. Candidates should be voracious readers and seekers of new knowledge with a deep desire to foster that same disposition in our students. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and at least 3 years of history teaching experience. Candidates should be curious students of the art and science of teaching and learning, particularly in the context of competency-based education and personalized instruction. Demonstrating flexibility, a strong sense of humor, and fluency with technology is also essential.
The Role
Full-time Wooster teachers:
- Teach five sections of history, including co-taught 9th-grade Humanities
- Participate in student-focused programs such as advisory, chapel, community meals, and clubs
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through continued professional development
- Commit to designing culturally responsive curricula and experiences in collaboration with our Equity and Justice Center
Salary & Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt position. Salaries are competitive with local independent schools. A competitive benefits package includes retirement, health insurance, tuition remission, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. All employees are subject to a criminal background check before any contractual offer is final.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of philosophy to:
Elizabeth Higgins, Director of Teacher Learning, elizabeth.higgins@woosterschool.org
Upper School STEM Teacher
Wooster School seeks an Upper School STEM instructor to begin in the fall of 2025. The position will involve teaching computer science, makerspace, and physics classes to upper-school students. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and at least 3 years of teaching experience at the upper school level. Candidates should be curious students of the art and science of teaching and learning, particularly in the context of competency-based education and personalized instruction. Demonstrating flexibility, a strong sense of humor, and fluency with technology is also essential.
The Role
Full-time Wooster teachers:
- Collaborate with the Chief Academic Officer and the STEM Coordinator in the development of a robotics and computer science curriculum.
- Teach upper school classes: computer science, maker space, physics
- Participate in student-focused programs such as advisory, chapel, community meals, and clubs
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through continued professional development
- Commit to designing culturally responsive curricula and experiences in collaboration with our Equity and Justice Center
Salary & Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt position. Salaries are competitive with local independent schools. A competitive benefits package includes retirement, health insurance, tuition remission, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. All employees are subject to a criminal background check before any contractual offer is final.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of philosophy to:
Parvin Taraz, Chief Academic Officer, parvin.taraz@woosterschool.org
Middle School STEM Teacher
Wooster School seeks a Middle School STEM instructor to begin in the fall of 2025. The position will involve teaching science and makerspace classes to middle school students as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary multigrade-level team. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and at least 3 years of teaching experience at the middle school level. Candidates should be curious students of the art and science of teaching and learning, particularly in the context of competency-based education and personalized instruction. Demonstrating flexibility, a strong sense of humor, and fluency with technology is also essential.
The Role
Full-time Wooster teachers:
- Teach five sections of middle school science and makerspace
- Participate in student-focused programs such as advisory, chapel, community meals, and clubs
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through continued professional development
- Commit to designing culturally responsive curricula and experiences in collaboration with our Equity and Justice Center
Salary & Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt position. Salaries are competitive with local independent schools. A competitive benefits package includes retirement, health insurance, tuition remission, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. All employees are subject to a criminal background check before any contractual offer is final.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of philosophy to:
Parvin Taraz, Chief Academic Officer, parvin.taraz@woosterschool.org
Director of Community Events and Relations
The Director of Community Events and Relations (DCER), reporting directly to the Head of School, will work closely with senior leadership on planning and executing a number of the major events which are held during the school year, to include but not limited to:
- New Family Orientation
- New Parents Reception
- Fall/Spring Donor Events at Head’s House
- Homecoming
- Admissions Open House
- Holiday Festival
- Grandparents and Special Friends Day
- Trustee Day
- Spring Fundraiser
The DCER will also be the primary point of contact with the Parents’ Association (PA), working closely with the Chief Development Officer and Head of School, with responsibility for managing the election of officers each year, and working closely on the development of agendas, events, and projects, to include the Spring Fundraiser, during the school year. The DCER will also assist the Head of School and Chief Communications Officer with scheduling and community-focused planning and outreach.
Primary Responsibilities:
Community Events
- Be the lead planner on the aforementioned events, working closely with the relevant departments on the design and implementation of events.
- Site supervision of events.
- Gathering feedback and working in collaboration with others on the efficacy and impact of events relative to stated goals.
Community Relations
- Act as the primary liaison between the PA and senior leadership, to include the Head of School.
- Work closely with the Parents’ Association on developing their annual calendar of meetings and events, volunteer recruitment, and election of officers.
Other Responsibilities
- Assist the Head of School with scheduling of travel on behalf of the school.
- Assist the Head of School in efforts to connect more broadly to leaders and community organizations through Fairfield and Westchester Counties.
- Assist the Head of School as necessary with responsibilities arising from leadership and/or board positions with educational associations outside of Wooster School.
Salary & Benefits
This is a ten-month, exempt position. Salaries are competitive with local independent schools. A competitive benefits package includes retirement, health insurance, tuition remission, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. All employees are subject to a criminal background check before any contractual offer is final.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of philosophy to:
Matt Byrnes, Head of School matt.byrnes@woosterschool.org
Assistant Director of Student Guidance
The Assistant Director of Student Guidance (ADSG) has shared responsibility for the ongoing development and implementation of Wooster School’s Student Guidance Program. The Student Guidance Program in Wooster’s Upper School is designed to develop students’ emotional intelligence, self-reflection and regulation skills, and understanding of relationships and well-being, while also helping them to consider life pathway options, also referred to as “wayfinding,” including the college admissions process. Utilizing an intentional curriculum, which is designed to promote learner behaviors (time management, agency, reflection, perseverance, and collaboration), research, self-reflection, and wellness, the Student Guidance program is a four-year experience, starting with 9th and 10th Grade Academies and continuing through Junior and Senior Seminars, where the focus becomes the college search process and Senior Independent Study.
The Assistant Director of Student Guidance (ADSG) shares responsibility for the ongoing development and implementation of the four-year Student Guidance program, to include the following:
Primary Responsibilities:
Coordinator of Student Guidance Curriculum and Instruction
- Collaborate with instructors and co-teach in the 9th and 10th Grade Academy program, including development and review of curriculum, as well as maintenance of links to 9th and 10th grade core academic programs.
- Work closely with the Director of Divisions and Chief Academic Officer on program design and scheduling.
- Co-teach and collaborate in the design and implementation of Junior and Senior Seminar courses as needed.
- Collaborate with the Upper School Deans and Student Life team, School Chaplain, Humanities faculty, and others in their roles as they implement or support the Student Guidance Curriculum.
Manage Caseload of Juniors and Seniors: Navigating the College Admission Process
- The ADSG will manage a reduced caseload of juniors and seniors (approximately 15-20% of the total) to provide individualized and comprehensive support focused on helping students enroll in a great-fit college.
- Develop balanced and cohesive college lists to meet student (and family) needs and expectations, and advise students on the best potential college fit for their academic, athletic, artistic, and family profile and background.
- Review, edit, and support the development of outstanding college applications, including the writing and revision of resumes, college essays, self-reported academic records, letters of demonstrated interest, and scholarship and work-study opportunities.
- Write a counselor letter of recommendation for each senior applying to college.
- Travel with and co-chaperone the Spring/Summer college tour.
- Establish and maintain lines of communication with national and international colleges and universities, and build relationships with regional admissions representatives
Collaboration with Director and Assistant Director of Student Guidance to:
- Facilitate standardized testing for 9th-12th grade students, coordinate accommodations for those with learning plans, and schedule logistics for the days of testing.
- Contribute to the preparation of extensive summary reports analyzing college admission results for Wooster students.
- Co-construct and lead student, parent, faculty, and Board of Trustees education, including evening seminars, designed to assist in understanding and navigating the college admission process.
- Help coordinate college admission representative visits to campus, and help plan, organize, and execute college admission-related events on campus including the annual college fair, essay-writing workshops, and the senior college application workshop.
Other Responsibilities
- Participate in various student-focused programs such as advisory, chapel, community meals, and clubs.
- Travel to national and regional conferences, and visit colleges to stay current on college admission trends and college admission counselor best practices, including student well-being and wayfinding.
- Commit to designing culturally responsive curricula and experiences in collaboration with our Equity and Justice Center.
- Other duties as assigned based on the needs of the department and shared responsibility therein.
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through continued professional development.
The Assistant Director of Student Guidance reports to the Director of Student Guidance and the Director of Divisions.
Salary & Benefits
This is an eleven-month, exempt position. Salaries are competitive with local independent schools. A competitive benefits package includes retirement, health insurance, tuition remission, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. All employees are subject to a criminal background check before any contractual offer is final.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of philosophy to:
Diane Martin, Director of Divisions diane.martin@woosterschool.org
Upper School Math Teacher
Wooster School seeks an Upper School math instructor to begin in the fall of 2025. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and at least 3 years of teaching experience at the upper school level. Candidates should be curious students of the art and science of teaching and learning, particularly in the context of competency-based education and personalized instruction. Demonstrating flexibility, a strong sense of humor, and fluency with technology is also essential.
The Role
Full-time Wooster teachers:
- Teach five sections of upper school mathematics
- Participate in student-focused programs such as advisory, chapel, community meals, and clubs
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through continued professional development
- Commit to designing culturally responsive curricula and experiences in collaboration with our Equity and Justice Center
Salary & Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt position. Salaries are competitive with local independent schools. A competitive benefits package includes retirement, health insurance, tuition remission, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. All employees are subject to a criminal background check before any contractual offer is final.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of philosophy to:
Parvin Taraz, Chief Academic Officer, parvin.taraz@woosterschool.org
Substitute Teachers
Wooster School is looking for substitute teachers with teacher training and experience with students in grades 5th through 12th. Please send resumes and letter of interest to Mary Beth Brady at mary.beth.brady@woosterschool.org.