Employment

Founded in 1926, Wooster School is a co-educational, 5-12, college preparatory day school with an enrollment of approximately 320 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.

School Nurse

Position Description

Wooster School seeks a School Nurse who will work to support the health needs of the entire school during the academic school year. The is a full time, eleven-month position, with a start date of September 8, 2026 (or earlier if possible). Wooster School educates a diverse population of students in terms of academic ability, socioeconomic background, and ethnicity, with different learning, medical and social-emotional needs.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Head of the Middle and Upper Schools, and in conjunction with the Student Life team to support students by working with parents, grade-level teachers, and outside professionals. The Nurse’s primary area of responsibility is to meet the healthcare needs of students, faculty, and staff while at school. Wooster has nine separate buildings on campus; depending on the nature of the illness or injury the nurse may travel to a classroom building to treat a student. Otherwise, students in need of care visit the Health Center. Confidentiality in all school issues is a must.

Primary Responsibilities

Address the needs of various age levels from Grades 5-12.
Assess student health status, identifying and managing barriers to student learning.
Track and collect all health forms for the School, including annual Physical requirements.
Provide emergency care.
Ensure access to health care for all.
Collaborate with counseling staff and Student Life team to identify students of concern (medically, socially or emotionally), providing input and implementing intervention, as needed.
Maintain cumulative health records, utilizing MagnusHealth for electronic health records.
Manage, monitor, and provide training for staff in CPR and First Aid.
Provide ongoing training for teachers to allow them to meet student needs and safety requirements.
Collaborate with parents and their medical professionals to meet the wellness needs of students on campus.
Plan and implement vaccine clinics, as needed.
Collaborate with community agencies and act as a resource/liaison for parents, students, and staff.
Hours required to work are 8:15 am to 4:15 pm, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

Registered professional Nurse with minimum 2 years school nurse experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field
National School Nurse Certification a plus
Experience working with the required age groups
Must be able to work in conjunction with the Athletic Trainer
Current CPR/AED Professional Rescuer certification, as well as CPR Instructor certification
Current RN Connecticut State license

Requirements

Three professional reference provided upon request
Wooster School is a campus setting with 10 buildings, and the role often requires movement across all areas of campus. This includes stair and athletic facilities.

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary range of $85,000 - $90,000, and dependent upon experience. 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.