In keeping with our support of a diverse community, Rumsey Hall abides by all applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate on basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry and/or disability.
Current Openings
Athletic Department Coaches
Rumsey Hall School, a coeducational junior boarding and country day school in Washington Depot, CT, is often looking for dynamic coaches for our rich athletic program. To learn more about our program and see a list of athletic offerings please go to https://www.rumseyhall.org/athletics.
Rumsey Hall School is committed to a whole-child approach to education and believes that teaching academics and teaching an attitude of mind are of equal importance. The School emphasizes effort as a criterion for success and is dedicated to helping each child develop toward his or her maximum stature as an educated person, a successful member of a family and a contributing member of a community.
Job Type: Part Time
Coordinator of Ancillary School Services
About the Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented Coordinator of Ancillary School Services to manage our school’s auxiliary facilities and support various student and faculty activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain rental agreements for athletic facilities including the hockey rink and tennis courts
- Coordinate facility schedules and ensure proper documentation of all rental contracts
- Provide administrative support to the Travel Coordinator for student trips and faculty travel arrangements
- Process travel reimbursements and maintain accurate financial records
- Assist in monitoring and reconciling student weekend account activities
- Serve as liaison between students, faculty, and external facility users
- Ensure compliance with school policies regarding facility usage and student activities
- Maintain organized filing systems for all contracts and agreements
- Assist in answering phones
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2+ years of administrative or coordination experience, preferably in an educational setting
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Experience with contract management preferred
- Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings as required by events
- Highly effective in time management and multitasking abilities
- Commitment to supporting student enrichment activities
Qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in supporting our school community.
Dorm Parents
Rumsey Hall School, a coeducational junior boarding and country day school in Washington Depot, CT, is looking for supportive dorm parents to join our vibrant residential life program. To learn more about our program, please visit our student life page.
Rumsey Hall School is committed to a whole-child approach to education and believes that teaching academics and teaching an attitude of mind are of equal importance. The School emphasizes effort as a criterion for success and is dedicated to helping each child develop toward his or her maximum stature as an educated person, a successful member of a family and a contributing member of a community.
Schedule:
Evenings 4:30–10:30 p.m.
Flexible weekend hours
Position Description:
The primary role of a Dorm Parent at Rumsey Hall is to supervise the physical safety and emotional development of the residential students under their care in the evenings and on weekends.
Dorm Parents are expected to create a positive living and learning environment and to provide structure and mentoring to a group of students under their care. Dorm Parents are responsible for educating students on the expectations and rules of living in a dormitory environment and enforcing the School’s policies and expectations for students.
Dorm parents will receive training from the Director of Residential Life and start by working with experienced dorm parents.
Job Type: Part Time Substitute Dorm Parent.
Housing is not available for this position.
Lower School Substitute Teachers
Rumsey Hall School, a coeducational junior boarding and country day school in Washington Depot, CT, is looking for Lower School Substitute Teachers for the current school year. Please send your resume and cover letter to Robert Brenner, Director of Lower School, at rbrenner@rumseyhall.org to learn more about this position.
Part-Time Learning Skills Teacher
Rumsey Hall has a potential opening for the 2025-26 School year for a part-time Learning Skills teacher. The Learning Skills Department offers individualized programs designed to meet the needs of students with a moderate degree of dyslexia or moderate learning differences. Each course is designed to meet the needs of the individual student. The mechanics of reading, reading comprehension, spelling, written expression, organizational and study skills are stressed. Students meet with their Learning Support Teacher during the academic day for 45 minutes a day five days a week (Monday through Friday).
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Brooke Giese at bgiese@rumseyhall.org
Part-Time On-Call Nurse
Seeking Part-time RN candidate for the Nurse On-Call Shift (Weekdays 11pm-7am, Weekends 11pm -8am) at Rumsey Hall School.
Summers Off!
We are an Independent Day/ Boarding School for grades Pre-K – 9th with a 24-hour licensed infirmary. The school is located in scenic Washington Depot, CT. For further information, please contact our Director of Nursing, Gerri Gleason at ggleason@rumseyhall.org or (860)-868-0535 x125.
Ideal candidate:
- CT State RN Licensure Required
- Pediatric, Emergency Care or School Nurse Experience Preferred
- Strong Assessment and Interpersonal Communication skills
- Team Player
- Commit to 4 on-Call Shifts per week
Pay: $50 per On-Call Shift
When called to campus shift differential pay of $46.50-$54.00 per hour for overnight shift (this includes shift differential)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $31.00 – $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week
Medical Specialty: Pediatrics
Physical Setting: School
Supplemental Pay: Differential pay
License/Certification: RN License (Required)
Shift availability:
Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Psychiatrist/Psychiatric APRN Consultant
Job Title: Psychiatrist, Psychiatric APRN
Position Type: Consultant, Part-Time
Reports To: Director of the Health Center
Rumsey Hall School is an independent, coed junior boarding and day school in Washington Depot, CT. The School has over 300 students in grades Kindergarten through 9th Grade.
Students are valued and celebrated for their unique gifts, diverse learning styles, and innate character. Currently we are seeking a Psychiatrist or Psychiatric APRN to work on a consulting basis with our boarding school population (ages 12-15).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess and screen patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations, including interviews, medical histories, physical exams, observations, and psychological testing.
- Prescribe medications according to diagnosis.
Monitor patients to determine efficacy and potential side effects of medications. - Develop a treatment plan, measure progress against the plan, and make adjustments as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed to the School.
- Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
- Collaborate with a broader team of physicians, school counselors, therapists, nurses and administration to assess and adjust treatment plans.
Requirements:
- Current and valid board certification in psychiatry or current Psychiatric APRN certification
- Medical or Advanced Nursing degree from an accredited school with completion of an approved psychiatric residency
- Licensed to practice in the State of CT
- Current DEA registration
- Excellent knowledge and familiarity with current DSM criteria
- Familiar with crisis assessment tools and techniques
- Strong working knowledge of general psychiatric principles and practices
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Required Applicant Documentation:
- Resume and Cover Letter
- Contact information for three references
Rumsey Hall is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a K-9 education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. Rumsey Hall is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.
Please send applications for this position to Nancy Dalrymple, APRN, Director of the Health Center at ndalrymple@rumseyhall.org.
