Starting School Year 2026-2027

The Foote School seeks a talented, energetic individual to join its faculty as a full-time Lower School Head Teacher. The Foote School is an independent K–9 all-gender day school in New Haven, Connecticut. We believe children learn best when meaningful challenge is balanced with time to be children, so our days combine experiential learning, thoughtful inquiry, and space to grow. 

The Foote School is deeply committed to creating an inclusive curriculum and community. We actively encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, and beliefs. We seek candidates who have a clear interest in being part of a community that challenges prejudice and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The successful candidate will be a nurturing, adaptable person who understands the developmental and cognitive needs of young children and who can teach collaboratively in a creative, cooperative environment. In addition, he or she will have a commitment to our school’s mission and an interest in being involved in our community through participation in school-wide committees and activities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver high-quality, engaging, and developmentally appropriate instruction that meets the academic, social, and emotional needs of all studentsDifferentiate instruction to support individual student needs
• Assess student progress and complete reports
• Communicate regularly with parents and lead conferences
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Lower School Division and grade-level colleagues to align curriculum across grade levels
• Mentor and supervise an Associate Teacher
• Assist in Admissions efforts
• Participate meaningfully in school life beyond the classroom, including committee work, school events, and assigned duties (e.g., dismissal and greeting, advising, or recess coverage), contributing to a positive and collaborative school culture

Professional Skills and Personal Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree strongly preferred
• Minimum 3 years of head teaching experience
• Experience with project-based and hands-on learning
• Demonstrated experience in differentiating instruction
• Effective oral and written communication skills 
• Proficient at designing and using assessments to guide instruction
• Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and innovation
• Commitment to best practice as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Skills needed to mentor and supervise an Associate Teacher

Please submit the following information through Foote’s employment website: https://the-foote-school-association-inc.checkwritersrecruit.com/.  Applications are not complete until all materials are submitted. You must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Current resume
• Letter of interest
• Personal Statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• List of three references

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, 10-month, salaried exempt position. The school year hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with summers and school holidays off.

Thank you for your interest in The Foote School!