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Rumsey Hall has a potential opening for the 2022-23 School year for a part-time Learning Support teacher. The Learning Support 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).

Learning Support teachers must possess a Bachelor's Degree.  Orton Gillingham Certification is also required and the School is able to provide this training.  

Please contact Associate Head of School, Brooke Giese, at bgiese@rumseyhall.org if you are interested in learning more about this position. 

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. Please send a resume and cover letter to Rick Butler, Director of Residential Life, at rbutler@rumseyhall.org to learn about current openings. To learn more about our program, please visit our student life web 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

This is a vaccine-required position.

Assistant Crew Coach

Rumsey Hall School, a coeducational junior boarding and country day school in Washington Depot, CT, is looking for a dynamic Assistant Crew Coach for the Spring season 2021/2022. This position includes coaching crew for our emerging and experienced athletes. Please send a resume and cover letter to Jay Przygocki, Director of Athletics, at jprzygoc@rumseyhall.org to learn more about this opening.

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

This is a vaccine-required position.

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. Please send a resume and cover letter to Jay Przygocki, Director of Athletics, at jprzygoc@rumseyhall.org to learn about the timing of appropriate openings.  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

This is a vaccine-required position.

Rumsey Hall School is currently seeking applicants for a middle school French teaching position for the 2023-24 School year. This position is a full-time boarding position and includes on-campus housing, dormitory, activity, and weekend responsibilities.  It also includes coaching or assistant-coaching in our athletics program. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and C.V. to Associate Head of School, Brooke Giese at bgiese@rumseyhall.org

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.

 

Head Counselors play an integral role in creating a magical summer camp experience for Rumsey Summer campers. Each Head Counselor is responsible for managing and supporting a group of campers within a certain age group. In addition to supporting the campers, they work directly with and supervise every counselor working within their group. Each Head Counselor works with the Assistant Director and Director to provide input on camp activities, campers, staff and general camp wide issues. 

 Head Counselor Responsibilities: 
• Take every effort to be a leadership presence in building and nurturing a sense of community and understanding among all staff members.
• Serve as a supervisor, but also as a support to camp staff. 
• Work closely with the Directors in the coordinating and organizing of the total camp program. 
• Attend and assist in leading all planned activities, including staff training and staff meetings, and follow the daily schedule. 
• Assist Camp Directors with planning and implementing certain elements of staff training. 
• Be accessible at all times to assist with camper discipline and emergency situations. 
• Be an integral part of the camper discipline system, working with individual campers, helping staff through problems and being a general resource. 
 • Inform all members of the staff of changes in the normal schedule. 

Applicants can email Kirby Bunnell at kbunnell@rumseyhall.org with resume.