Teaching faculty duties include:

• Teaching the equivalent of four class periods (blocks) each semester. Currently, each class meets four times a workweek--Monday through Saturday-- in a rotating block schedule. Class blocks vary in length between 45-90 minutes on a weekly schedule. The weekly schedule is currently under review for the 26-27 school year.

• Grading student assignments and assessments in a timely manner, within approximately one week of submission, and providing extra help sessions in accordance with the school’s philosophy. 

• Attend weekly faculty and department meetings; student round table meetings as needed; and other meetings as may be required by the head of school, assistant head of school for faculty and academics, dean of faculty, department head, or other senior administrator.

• Writing required class comments on individualized student performance three times during the academic year;

• Two seasons, or equivalent involvement, in Taft’s afternoon program (co-curricular) activities (approximately 24 weeks per academic year with 5 days per week or equivalent as standard commitment) unless otherwise stated in the job description for a specific position;

• Evening duty– either dormitory duty or equivalent supervisory duty–that consists of a 4.5-hour shift between approximately 7:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. once a week; a 5-hour weekend duty shift between approximately 7:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. once a month; and, periodic overnight duty for faculty residing in dormitory housing or an afternoon duty shift for faculty assigned to supervisory duty. 

• Responsible for the care and well-being of students in a residential boarding school. Provide a safe and secure experience for all students.

• Serve as an advisor to a group of students, meet regularly with student advisees, and write individualized advisor letters at the end of each semester;

• Attending weekly seated dinners during the fall and spring;

• Some summer work in preparation for the upcoming academic year program. 

• Drive students as part of the afternoon program (co-curricular) activities and as needed for student appointments, activities, and emergency medical attention. This requires obtaining the A Endorsement on your CT Driver’s License. 

• Additional responsibilities and duties as directed by the head of school. 

Benefits-eligible positions include either campus housing or a housing stipend and use of school facilities, including the grounds, athletics center, and dining hall (position-specific and subject to availability).

Portrait of an Educator Alignment:

• Strive for Wisdom – Continuously seek feedback, reflection, and collaboration to deepen their knowledge and enhance practice.

• Find Joy in Purpose – Draw inspiration from meaningful connections with students, colleagues, and the school’s mission.

• Nurture Relationships – Foster empathy, inclusion, and a sense of belonging through authentic, caring relationships.

• Build Resilience – Approach challenges with adaptability, creativity, and balance between personal and professional well-being.

• Practice Humility – Embrace feedback, acknowledge limitations, and view learning as a lifelong process.

• Pursue Excellence – Nurture all dimensions of human flourishing by upholding high standards, seeking out and providing mentorship, and 

• striving for improvement.

• Live with Honor – Act with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to the community’s shared values.