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Position Description

The Wooster School Bridge Program supports high-achieving students with mild language-based, attentional, or auditory processing differences. The Bridge Program teacher will collaborate with teachers and students in the Humanities and/or STEM classroom setting in an effort to advance students' learning.  The Bridge Program teacher also works with a small cohort of students in support classes designed to develop effective learning strategies and strong executive functioning skills. Various methodologies, such as direct instruction, front loading and re-teaching of content-specific skills, are also integrated into the support classes. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated familiarity with or background in multi-sensory language-based instruction, and a knowledge of best practices in executive functioning, social-emotional, and study skills.

The Role

The Bridge Program Teacher will:  

• Partner with Humanities and/or STEM instructors in the Upper School grade level(s).
• Provide literacy, study skills, and executive functioning support to Bridge Program students. 
• Nurture a cohort of Bridge Program students by providing relationship-based, social-emotional support.
• Participate in various student-focused programs such as: Advisory, Chapel, community meals, and clubs.
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through continued professional development.
• Maintain routine and effective communication with Bridge Program families.
• Commit to designing culturally responsive curricula and experiences in collaboration with our Equity and Justice Center.

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 a diverse population of students in terms of academic ability, socioeconomic background, 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. 

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:

Joulé Bazemore, Director of The Bridge Program

joule.bazemore@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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