Faculty Positions

Eagle Hill School is firmly committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all present employees as well as for applicants in all phases of the employment process (recruitment, hiring, assignment, conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination). The School will act without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, past/present history of mental disorder, intellectual disability, physical or learning disability, including blindness or status as a veteran, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable law, in all aspects of the employment process and relationship.

Open Positions
Certified Special Education Teachers or Literacy Teachers

Accepting applications for qualified special education or literacy teachers for the 2023-2024 school year.

  • It is expected that all teachers will have at least a Bachelor’s Degree and will complete a Master’s Degree in an appropriate instructional area (i.e. special education, literacy) and will apply for a Connecticut State certification in their instructional assignment area.
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  • Applicants should upload their resume and letter of intent below.

The teacher plays an integral role in the instructional program by working with students, providing high-quality instruction that meets the needs of each child in his/her class. Close collaboration with colleagues ensures that the ‘team’ approach vital to each child’s success at Eagle Hill is supported. The school mission, philosophy, and culture are grounded in a belief in the worth of every individual and the importance of treating all with respect and support, and the teacher is expected to embrace this collaborative viewpoint through his/her daily interaction with all members of the Eagle Hill community.

Full-time teaching at Eagle Hill School:

School day is from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

  • After 2 p.m., when the academic day ends, full-time teachers are involved in coaching, teaching an afternoon activity (i.e. cooking, drama, photography), or proctoring study halls
  • All full-time faculty members have a two-week winter and two-week spring break (usually, the last two weeks of March)
  • Each new full-time teacher is assigned a veteran Master Teacher as a mentor.
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Permanent Substitute Teacher

The Permanent Substitute plays an integral role in all facets of the program by helping to provide high-quality instruction that meets the needs of each child. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

The Permanent Substitute will:

  • Implement daily lessons, planned by the classroom teacher.
  • Participate in staff development provided by the school, including Friday afternoon professional development.
  • Perform assigned duties, including varied recess and daily duties.
  • Complete all assigned paperwork and respond to requests for information either digitally or in hard copy format.
  • Proctor non-academic classes (e.g., study hall, homeroom).
  • Be assigned to specific classes to serve as a classroom assistant when not substituting. 

Eagle Hill School’s mission, philosophy, and culture are grounded in a belief in the worth of every individual and the importance of treating all with respect and support. The Permanent Substitute is expected to embrace this collaborative viewpoint through daily interaction with all members of the Eagle Hill Community.

It is required that candidates will have at least a Bachelor’s Degree and will continue their education in a related instructional area (i.e., special education, literacy).

Click here to see the Full Job Description

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School Counselor

Job Title: Counselor
FLSA Classification: Exempt

Duration: 10 Month Contract annually renewable
Employment Category: Full Time, Faculty, M-F, 8-4

Purpose: Serves as a member of the counseling department to evaluate the needs of students with language based learning disabilities in an educational setting; to assist students in understanding and seeking solutions to social, emotional, or academic challenges; to serve as a resource pertaining to student behavior management and learning strategies; to participate in all counseling master planning activities; to be an active member of one of the division educational advisory teams; and to do other related functions as needed.

Reports to: Director of Counseling Services

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform their educational duties in a sound, professional manner, devoting their full professional time to supporting the Instructional program of the School and devoting their best effort, skills and attention to further the interest of the School, its students, faculty, administrators and program.
  • Serve as a member of either the Lower or Upper School Educational Advisory Teams that will be responsible for all the students in the division, attending to their academic, social and emotional learning needs and general well-being.
  • Perform duties including education reports, group and individual counseling of students, teacher consultations, parent consultations, attendance at staff meetings.

Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

  • Working knowledge of child development, learning disabilities, and special education 
  • Ability to interact with a wide variety of people
  • Ability to establish an effective rapport/relationship with children, parents, faculty and staff
  • Ability to work collaboratively with members of the educational advisory team and learning support team
  • Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing
  • Ability to adapt techniques to varying personalities and environments

For more details, please click here to read the full job description.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and current resume to careers@eaglehill.org.

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Full-Time Faculty Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Eagle Hill School provides Faculty and Administrators with a wide variety of benefits, some of which are listed below. For a full list of faculty benefits or for more information, contact our Business Office (HR@eaglehill.org).

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Defined contribution retirement plan
  • Graduate school reimbursement
  • Childcare tuition reimbursement
  • Housing (when available)
  • Weekly in-service programs for faculty development
Open Positions
Events and Database Specialist

The Fundraising Database and Events Coordinator supports the organization's fundraising initiatives through effective database management and plays a key role in organizing events that support donor engagement. This role will oversee the donor database, Veracross, to ensure accurate constituent records, gift processing, and reconciliation with the Business Office. Responsibilities will also include coordinating logistics for fundraising events, track RSVP’s, and partner with the Communications team to track pre/post event communications.

This position reports to the Chief Development Officer.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Handle all aspects of Veracross including data entry, updates to donor records, gift processing, event registration, donor lists, timely fundraising reports, and dynamic dashboards in Veracross
  • Coordinate all aspects of event logistics, collaborates with the communications team on invitations, tracks attendance, and manages day-of event needs
  • Reconcile financials between Development and Business Offices to ensure accurate and comprehensive data flow 
  • Prepare and record all acknowledgement letters,  gift receipts, and other stewardship activities as needed
  • Maintain constituent records to include updated contact information, address research, death notices, lost alumni, business updates, relationship data, and school engagement 
  • Prepare wealth screenings and donor research profiles
  • Ensure accurate data management, analytics, and reporting
  • Other assignments as needed or assigned by the Chief Development Officer

For more details, including the salary range, please click here to read the full job description.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and current resume to careers@eaglehill.org.

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