Posted: 04-Feb-26
Location: Kent, Connecticut
Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
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Preferred Education:
Position Summary:
Ideal candidate will be:
- a student-centered educator, skilled in discussion facilitation;
- eager to work collaboratively with colleagues;
- an effective oral and written communicator;
- committed to developing an equitable and inclusive classroom and community;
- committed to improving their practice through peer observation and professional development;
- dedicated to making positive contributions to the student experience both inside and outside the classroom, including in dorms, on teams and clubs, and through advising.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
- Teaching four (4) sections of History and Social Sciences coursework consistent with the mission, values, and standards established by Kent School.
- Coaching two (2) seasons of interscholastic sports or an equivalent (usually three seasons) of co-curricular activities.
- Performing regular duty in our residential program.
- Participating in faculty committees.
- Serving as Advisor to 5-7 students.
- Maintaining a Public Passenger Endorsement (PPE) to drive a school vehicle for school activities.
- Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate.
Additional Requirements:
- Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug test.
- Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
- Work is performed on a smoke-free campus.
Kent School seeks faculty members who demonstrate cultural competency and are eager to help us build an inclusive, respectful, and diverse school community. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, ancestry, citizen status, veteran status, physical or mental handicaps, sexual orientation, or any other factors protected by law.