Career Center

Position Description
Wooster School seeks a cross-divisional International Student Coordinator and ESL teacher to begin in the fall of 2023. The position involves managing our international student admissions program, and teaching ESL to students in our middle and upper schools. The ideal candidate will have experience in international admissions, an advanced degree, and 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 fluency with technology is also essential. 
 
Background
Founded in 1926, Wooster School is a co-educational, 5-12, college preparatory day school with an enrollment of approximately 350 students. The school is located in Danbury, Connecticut and, by design, educates students with diverse academic abilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and ethnicities. 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. 

The Role
International Student Coordinator: 
Manage Wooster’s international admission program: new student attraction and matriculation; retention; and, in collaboration with teachers and advisors, day to day student management. 
Remain current with international market trends and explore potential new school partnerships. 

Full-time Wooster teachers: 
Provide ESL support to international students.
Perform intake assessments with international students to determine their support needs. 
Monitor student growth and progress.
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 

About Wooster School

Founded in 1926, Wooster School, a co-educational, 5-12, college preparatory day school with an enrollment of approximately 350 students. The school is located in Danbury, Connecticut and, by design, educates students with diverse academic abilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and ethnicities. 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. Please visit our website at www.woosterschool.org to learn more.

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