Employment
Greens Farms Academy (GFA) is coeducational, PreK-12, independent day school built around a diverse, collegial, and inspiring faculty and staff. For all positions, we look for candidates who are passionate about working with young people, enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment, are flexible and creative, value lifelong learning, will fully engage in the life of the school, and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable community.
The GFA Upper School Faculty Experience
The GFA Middle School Faculty Experience
The GFA Lower School Faculty Experience
Current Employment Opportunities
- Associate Teachers
- Upper School Mathematics Teacher
- Assistant Director of Athletics, Wellness and Performance
- Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
- Head Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach
- Upper School Visual Arts Teacher
- Lower School Librarian
- Associate Director of College Guidance
Associate Teachers
Associate Teachers 2022-2023
The Position
GFA is seeking Lower School Associate Teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. The Associate Teacher program provides aspiring teachers with training and experience in pre-kindergarten through fourth-grade classrooms under the guidance of a lead teacher. Associate Teachers are immersed in the daily life of the classroom through observation, supervised teaching, and small group work. Typically, Associate Teachers spend two years gaining the experience necessary to move on to their own classrooms, and many pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from a nearby college or university while at Greens Farms. Associate Teachers receive a competitive salary with full benefits; they can also apply for funding for graduate school coursework and subsidized housing on campus. When available, there may be opportunities for Associate Teachers to receive additional compensation by leading after-school clubs in the Lower School and/or coaching athletic teams in the Middle and Upper Schools. For more information about working in our Lower School, please watch this video.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, some experience in and a passion for working with young children. For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment; are flexible, creative, and adaptable; demonstrate a willingness to fully engage in the life of the school in and outside of the classroom; and are committed to equity, inclusion and fostering a culture of belonging for all students under our care.
Interested candidates can submit their application using a Gmail account by filling out this form. The cover letter should be addressed to Erin Thorkilsen, Director of the Associate Teacher Program.
Upper School Mathematics Teacher
The School
At Greens Farms Academy (GFA), students are empowered to do the hard, thrilling, essential work of shaping their own world, of building their own future. More than 700 PreK -12 students come from 23 towns in Fairfield and Westchester counties and form a joyful community that aspires to live by the school's motto, "Each for All." Founded in 1925, GFA is situated on a former Vanderbilt estate in a scenic 44-acre campus located in Westport, CT. The school’s highly regarded academic program is built around small class sizes (average 15), mentoring partnership with faculty (8:1 student to teacher ratio), and innovative programs designed to support students’ pursuit of inquiry. The faculty is characterized by its growth mindset, embracing innovation, exploring a range of student-centered approaches, and constantly seeking to better serve its students.
A stunning waterfront campus in Westport, CT, comprises three ecosystems - a salt marsh, Audubon woodlands, and the Long Island Sound - and architecture ranging from a modernized Vanderbilt estate to a state-of-the-art center for arts and global studies. GFA has graduated thousands of compassionate, enterprising, broad-minded women and men - people with the courage and vision to build a better world. The GFA mission plays an essential role in school life: GFA engages students as partners in an innovative, inclusive, and globally-minded community to prepare them for lives of purpose. Faculty and staff have committed that language to memory, along with our core values -- passion, integrity, empathy, curiosity, excellence -- so as to better live out the spirit of those words.
GFA is a suburban school close to many transportation options and a five-minute walk from the Greens Farms Metro-North train station. The campus sits a half-hour south of New Haven and an hour north of New York City by car or commuter train.
The Position
GFA is searching for a full-time Upper School Mathematics Teacher to begin teaching in August of 2022. The Mathematics Department offers a dynamic curriculum for grades 5-12 with a strong emphasis on collaborative learning, risk-taking, and critical thinking. Beyond the traditional sequence of introductory and intermediate mathematics courses, the department has introduced a range of new courses on investing, linear algebra, and probability and combinatorics. Students also have the option of pursuing Advanced Inquiries in Applied or Pure Mathematics as their culminating projects in senior year. The department would embrace new faculty who have a passion for student-centered teaching and learning and an interest in contributing to an innovative mathematics curriculum. For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment; are flexible, creative, and adaptable; demonstrate a willingness to fully engage in the life of the school in and outside of the classroom; and are committed to fostering a culture of belonging for all students under our care.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching: A full-time load is four classes. New teachers work closely with a master teacher who, along with the department head and the division head, provide professional guidance and support.
- Coaching: Faculty are not required to coach in the after-school athletic program; the ability to coach would be an asset and coaching is strongly encouraged.
- Advising: Each faculty member is an advisor to 5-8 students, serving as the communications link among the student, faculty, and family. Advisors meet regularly with advisees to discuss their academic progress, extracurricular activities, and any other concerns that arise during the year.
- Extracurricular Duties: Faculty members often take on responsibility for advising clubs, school publications, community service activities, and other programs that enhance the educational experience of the students.
Qualifications
- At least three years of experience teaching mathematics.
- An advanced degree in mathematics or a related field
- Demonstrated capacity to teach a range of courses in the mathematics curriculum.
- Experience coaching students in sports is a plus
Application
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume through this application form (you will need a Gmail account to upload your file in a single PDF). Please address the cover letter to Victor Llanque, Associate Head of School.
Assistant Director of Athletics, Wellness and Performance
Department: Athletics
FLSA: Exempt
Job Status: Full-time, Calendar Year
Reports to: Director of Athletics and Physical Education
Travel: Rare
Hours: Minimum 40 hours/week; expectations for presence on weekday evenings and weekends as assigned; no more than 40 hours/week outside of school year
Position Summary:
Greens Farms Academy, an independent day school in Westport, Connecticut, is seeking an energetic, strength and conditioning professional who is interested in building a program for athlete development appropriate for all students Pre-K through 12, regardless of their experience or interest in organized sport. This role will partner with the Director of Athletics & Physical Education and the day-to-day leads of our Upper School Athletics, Middle School Athletics, and Physical Education programs in the development of training programs that will benefit student-athletes of all ages and ability levels. The ideal candidate will be a certified strength and conditioning coach, have experience coaching at the high school and/or collegiate level, a desire to join and belong to a community of coaches and educators, outstanding communication skills, and the discipline to align their work with GFA’s mission and core values.
Essential Functions:
- Develop age-appropriate training practices designed to enhance agile movement, balance, performance, and coordination.
- Work in partnership with varsity and sub-varsity coaches to develop and implement athletic development programs that prepare all GFA student-athletes (ranging from novice to high-performing) for present and future performance
- Instruct GFA Upper School student-athletes in the proper conditioning techniques for optimizing performance, development, and health
- Oversee the development and operation of the Fitness Center
- Ensure that GFA athletic programming remains current with the knowledge and advances in age-appropriate athlete development
- Assume other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Physical Education
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university
- Two years of related experience
- Certified by a nationally recognized accredited strength and conditioning certification program: National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) and/or the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCSa) strength and conditioning coach certified (SCCC)
- Successful experience in strength and conditioning, preferably at the college level
- Master’s degree in Exercise Science or related field strongly preferred
Please send a cover letter and resume to: elee@gfacademy.org
Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
The School
At Greens Farms Academy (GFA), students are empowered to do the hard, thrilling, essential work of shaping their own world, of building their own future. More than 700 PreK -12 students come from 23 towns in Fairfield and Westchester counties and form a joyful community that aspires to live by the school's motto, "Each for All." Founded in 1925, GFA is situated on a former Vanderbilt estate in a scenic 44-acre campus located in Westport, CT. The school’s highly regarded academic program is built around small class sizes (average 15), mentoring partnership with faculty (8:1 student to teacher ratio), and innovative programs designed to support students’ pursuit of questions that matter to them. The faculty is characterized by its growth mindset, embracing innovation, exploring a range of student-centered approaches, and constantly seeking to better serve its students.
A stunning waterfront campus in Westport, CT, comprises three ecosystems - a salt marsh, Audubon woodlands, and the Long Island Sound - and architecture ranging from a modernized Vanderbilt estate to a state-of-the-art center for arts and global studies. GFA has graduated thousands of compassionate, enterprising, broad-minded women and men - people with the courage and vision to build a better world. The GFA mission plays an essential role in school life: GFA engages students as partners in an innovative, inclusive, and globally-minded community to prepare them for lives of purpose. Faculty and staff have committed that language to memory, along with our core values -- passion, integrity, empathy, curiosity, excellence -- so as to better live out the spirit of those words.
GFA is a suburban school close to major transportation and a five-minute walk from the Greens Farms Metro-North train station. The campus sits on the Long Island Sound, a half-hour south of New Haven and an hour north of New York City by car or commuter train.
The Position
Greens Farms Academy, an independent day school in Westport, Connecticut, is seeking an experienced and energetic Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach who is passionate about educating students and committed to building a program that embodies and reflects the core values of our school. This role will partner with the Director of Athletics & Physical Education and the Assistant Director of Athletics, Upper School to establish and maintain high standards of play and conduct for student-athletes, to provide a roadmap for basketball development for Boys Varsity Basketball players, and to imbue these students with pride, joy, and a sense of belonging to something bigger than themselves.
The ideal candidate will have experience coaching at the high school and/or collegiate level, a desire to join and belong to a community of coaches and educators, outstanding communication skills, and the discipline to align their work with GFA’s mission and core values. This role is a member of the Athletics Department and reports directly to the Director of Athletics and Physical Education. This is most likely a seasonal, part-time position and long distance travel is rare.
Essential Functions:
Lead all aspects of the Varsity Boys Basketball Program, including but not exclusively the following:
- Thoughtful development of a team culture that is empowering to student-athletes and promotes discipline, joy, and aspiration to accomplish individual and team goals
- Design and implement off-season and summer basketball programming for student-athletes who desire it
- Develop and execute thoughtful, organized practices and skill-development sessions that educate students on strategies, techniques being employed at the game’s highest levels
- Develop and instruct student-athletes to execute strategies in-game
- Assist the Athletic Department in identifying and developing outstanding basketball coaches for the Varsity, sub-varsity, and Middle School programs
- Promote players for local, state, and national recognition, and to colleges as applicable
- Engage in the promotion of GFA to prospective students interested in playing boys basketball
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Physical Education
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university
- Successful experience as a boys basketball coach at the high school and/or collegiate level
Please send a cover letter and resume to: elee@gfacademy.org. Interested candidates who are qualified to be considered for a faculty or staff position at GFA are encouraged to apply; current employment opportunities may be found here.
Head Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach
The School
At Greens Farms Academy (GFA), students are empowered to do the hard, thrilling, essential work of shaping their own world, of building their own future. More than 700 PreK -12 students come from 23 towns in Fairfield and Westchester counties and form a joyful community that aspires to live by the school's motto, "Each for All." Founded in 1925, GFA is situated on a former Vanderbilt estate in a scenic 44-acre campus located in Westport, CT. The school’s highly regarded academic program is built around small class sizes (average 15), mentoring partnership with faculty (8:1 student to teacher ratio), and innovative programs designed to support students’ pursuit of questions that matter to them. The faculty is characterized by its growth mindset, embracing innovation, exploring a range of student-centered approaches, and constantly seeking to better serve its students.
A stunning waterfront campus in Westport, CT, comprises three ecosystems - a salt marsh, Audubon woodlands, and the Long Island Sound - and architecture ranging from a modernized Vanderbilt estate to a state-of-the-art center for arts and global studies. GFA has graduated thousands of compassionate, enterprising, broad-minded women and men - people with the courage and vision to build a better world. The GFA mission plays an essential role in school life: GFA engages students as partners in an innovative, inclusive, and globally-minded community to prepare them for lives of purpose. Faculty and staff have committed that language to memory, along with our core values -- passion, integrity, empathy, curiosity, excellence -- so as to better live out the spirit of those words.
GFA is a suburban school close to major transportation and a five-minute walk from the Greens Farms Metro-North train station. The campus sits on the Long Island Sound, a half-hour south of New Haven and an hour north of New York City by car or commuter train.
The Position
Greens Farms Academy, an independent day school in Westport, Connecticut, is seeking an experienced and energetic Head Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach who is passionate about educating students and committed to building a program that embodies and reflects the core values of our school. This role will partner with the Director of Athletics & Physical Education and the Assistant Director of Athletics, Upper School to establish and maintain high standards of play and conduct for student-athletes, to provide a roadmap for volleyball development for Girls Varsity Volleyball players, and to imbue these students with pride, joy, and a sense of belonging to something bigger than themselves.
The ideal candidate will have experience coaching at the high school and/or collegiate level, a desire to join and belong to a community of coaches and educators, outstanding communication skills, and the discipline to align their work with GFA’s mission and core values. This role is a member of the Athletics Department and reports directly to the Director of Athletics and Physical Education. This is most likely a seasonal, part time position and long distance travel is rare.
Essential Functions:
Lead all aspects of the Girls Varsity Volleyball Program, including but not exclusively the following:
- Thoughtful development of a team culture that is empowering to student-athletes and promotes discipline, joy, and aspiration to accomplish individual and team goals
- Design and implement off-season and summer volleyball programming for student-athletes who desire it
- Develop and execute thoughtful, organized practices and skill-development sessions that educate students on strategies, techniques being employed at the game’s highest levels
- Develop and instruct student-athletes to execute strategies in-game
- Assist the Athletic Department in identifying and developing outstanding volleyball coaches for the Varsity, sub-varsity, and Middle School programs
- Promote players for local, state, and national recognition, and to colleges as applicable
Engage in the promotion of GFA to prospective students interested in playing girls volleyball.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Physical Education.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university
- Successful experience as a girls volleyball coach at the high school and/or collegiate level
Please send a cover letter and resume to: elee@gfacademy.org. Interested candidates who are qualified to be considered for a faculty or staff position at GFA are encouraged to apply; current employment opportunities may be found here.
Upper School Visual Arts Teacher
The School
At Greens Farms Academy (GFA), students are empowered to do the hard, thrilling, essential work of shaping their own world, of building their own future. More than 700 PreK -12 students come from 23 towns in Fairfield and Westchester counties and form a joyful community that aspires to live by the school's motto, "Each for All." Founded in 1925, GFA is situated on a former Vanderbilt estate in a scenic 44-acre campus located in Westport, CT. The school’s highly regarded academic program is built around small class sizes (average 15), mentoring partnership with faculty (8:1 student to teacher ratio), and innovative programs designed to support students’ pursuit of inquiry. The faculty is characterized by its growth mindset, embracing innovation, exploring a range of student-centered approaches, and constantly seeking to better serve its students.
A stunning waterfront campus in Westport, CT, comprises three ecosystems - a salt marsh, Audubon woodlands, and the Long Island Sound - and architecture ranging from a modernized Vanderbilt estate to a state-of-the-art center for arts and global studies. GFA has graduated thousands of compassionate, enterprising, broad-minded women and men - people with the courage and vision to build a better world. The GFA mission plays an essential role in school life: GFA engages students as partners in an innovative, inclusive, and globally-minded community to prepare them for lives of purpose. Faculty and staff have committed that language to memory, along with our core values -- passion, integrity, empathy, curiosity, excellence -- so as to better live out the spirit of those words.
GFA is a suburban school close to many transportation options and a five-minute walk from the Greens Farms Metro-North train station. The campus sits a half-hour south of New Haven and an hour north of New York City by car or commuter train.
The Position
Greens Farms Academy seeks an Upper School Visual Arts Teacher to begin in August of 2022. The ideal candidate should be prepared to teach a range of subjects possibly including photography, 2-D design, painting and drawing, video, and or 3-D design. They should have the ability to guide students in critical analysis, critiques, and writing about their own work. The new teacher will join an innovative and collaborative Visual Arts Department committed to fostering creativity, design thinking, and an interdisciplinary approach to arts education. GFA faculty are typically involved outside the classroom in a variety of ways, including advising, chaperoning trips and events, leading extracurricular clubs, and/or coaching. For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment; are flexible, creative, and adaptable; demonstrate a willingness to fully engage in the life of the school in and outside of the classroom; and are committed to fostering a culture of belonging for all students under our care.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching: A full-time load is four classes. New teachers work closely with a master teacher who, along with the department head and the division head, provide professional guidance and support.
- Advising: Each faculty member is an advisor to seven-to-nine students, serving as the communications link among the student, faculty, and family. Advisors meet regularly with advisees to discuss their academic progress, extracurricular activities, and any other concerns that arise during the year.
- Extracurricular Duties: Faculty members sometimes take on responsibility for advising clubs, school publications, community service activities, and other programs that enhance the educational experience of the students.
- Coaching: Faculty are not required to coach in the after-school athletic program, yet the ability to coach would be an asset and coaching is strongly encouraged.
Qualifications
- At least three years of experience teaching visual arts to high school students
- A degree in visual arts or a related field.
- Experience with Adobe Suite programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience coaching students in sports is a plus.
Application
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume through this application form (you will need a Gmail account to upload your resume and cover letter in a single PDF file). Please address the cover letter to Victor Llanque, Associate Head of School.
Lower School Librarian
The School
At Greens Farms Academy (GFA), students are empowered to do the hard, thrilling, essential work of shaping their own world, of building their own future. More than 700 PreK -12 students come from 23 towns in Fairfield and Westchester counties and form a joyful community that aspires to live by the school's motto, "Each for All." Founded in 1925, GFA is situated on a former Vanderbilt estate in a scenic 44-acre campus located in Westport, CT. The school’s highly regarded academic program is built around small class sizes (average 15), mentoring partnership with faculty (8:1 student to teacher ratio), and innovative programs designed to support students’ pursuit of inquiry. The faculty is characterized by its growth mindset, embracing innovation, exploring a range of student-centered approaches, and constantly seeking to better serve its students.
A stunning waterfront campus in Westport, CT, comprises three ecosystems - a salt marsh, Audubon woodlands, and the Long Island Sound - and architecture ranging from a modernized Vanderbilt estate to a state-of-the-art center for arts and global studies. GFA has graduated thousands of compassionate, enterprising, broad-minded women and men - people with the courage and vision to build a better world. The GFA mission plays an essential role in school life: GFA engages students as partners in an innovative, inclusive, and globally-minded community to prepare them for lives of purpose. Faculty and staff take that language to heart, along with our core values -- passion, integrity, empathy, curiosity, excellence -- so as to better live out the spirit of those words.
GFA is a suburban school close to many transportation options and a five-minute walk from the Greens Farms Metro-North train station. The campus sits a half-hour south of New Haven and an hour north of New York City by car or commuter train.
The Position
Greens Farms Academy seeks a Lower School Librarian to begin in late August, 2022. Reporting to the Lower School Division Head, the Lower School Librarian serves as the main point of contact for Lower School students, faculty, staff, and families in their interactions with the library. To that end, the librarian must create an environment that fosters a love of books and reading in our students. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a capacity to connect with students, get to know them as individuals, and engender excitement about reading books. The LS Librarian will also serve as a resource for faculty in the Lower School, collaborating with colleagues in the shared mission of creating a culture in which children love to read and use books to learn on a regular basis. For all positions, we seek candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment; are warm, welcoming, flexible, creative, and adaptable; demonstrate a willingness to fully engage in the life of the school in and outside of the classroom; and are committed to equity, inclusion and fostering a culture of belonging for all students under our care.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborates with Lower School faculty to support the needs of the curriculum and to design and implement learning experiences that incorporate multiple literacies and foster critical thinking
- Promotes resources to support teaching and learning through timely communication with and professional development opportunities for faculty and staff
- Provides reference assistance to Lower School students, faculty, staff, and families
- Develops and maintains a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, learners, teaching styles, and instructional strategies within the school community
- Plans and implements meaningful experiences for the Lower School community that foster a love of books and reading
- Leads the implementation of the information literacy and literature appreciation curriculum in the Lower School
- Creates and maintains a library environment that is inviting and welcoming
- Works to ensure the library collections, both print and digital, are organized for maximum and effective use
- Establishes processes and procedures that assure appropriate staff, resources, and facilities are available when needed
- Carries out administrative and clerical tasks necessary to the smooth functioning of the library program
- Manages the Lower School library budget to support specific program goals
- Uses evidence-based reflection to articulate and plan program goals
- Engages in the life of the school and assumes coverage responsibilities such as drop-off and pick-up, recess and lunch duty, and others as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
- At least three years of experience as a Librarian
- Previous library instruction and/or classroom teaching experience.
- A joyful disposition, a genuine sense of humor, intellectual curiosity, flexibility, and a sincere interest in being part of a team.
Application
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume through this application form (you will need a Gmail account to upload your materials in a single PDF file). Please address the cover letter to Victor Llanque, Associate Head of School.
Associate Director of College Guidance
The School
At Greens Farms Academy (GFA), students are empowered to do the hard, thrilling, essential work of shaping their own world, of building their own future. More than 700 PreK -12 students come from 23 towns in Fairfield and Westchester counties and form a joyful community that aspires to live by the school's motto, "Each for All." Founded in 1925, GFA is situated on a former Vanderbilt estate in a scenic 44-acre campus located in Westport, CT. The school’s highly regarded academic program is built around small class sizes (average 15), mentoring partnership with faculty (8:1 student to teacher ratio), and innovative programs designed to support students’ pursuit of questions that matter to them. The faculty is characterized by its growth mindset, embracing innovation, exploring a range of student-centered approaches, and constantly seeking to better serve its students.
A stunning waterfront campus in Westport, CT, comprises three ecosystems - a salt marsh, Audubon woodlands, and the Long Island Sound - and architecture ranging from a modernized Vanderbilt estate to a state-of-the-art center for arts and global studies. GFA has graduated thousands of compassionate, enterprising, broad-minded women and men - people with the courage and vision to build a better world. The GFA mission plays an essential role in school life: GFA engages students as partners in an innovative, inclusive, and globally-minded community to prepare them for lives of purpose. Faculty and staff have committed that language to memory, along with our core values -- passion, integrity, empathy, curiosity, excellence -- so as to better live out the spirit of those words.
GFA is a suburban school close to major transportation and a five-minute walk from the Greens Farms Metro-North train station. The campus sits on the Long Island Sound, a half-hour south of New Haven and an hour north of New York City by car or commuter train.
The Position
Greens Farms Academy seeks an Associate Director of College Guidance to begin July 1, 2022. The Associate Director will report to the Director of College Guidance and directly support the functions of the College Guidance Office. This person will be responsible for guiding a cohort of students and families through the experience of applying to college. The Associate Director will join a fast-paced office of professionals with a service-oriented ethos in supporting students and their families. The Associate Director will have a strong commitment to independent school life which involves chaperoning duties, serving as a student advisor, and taking on various other responsibilities as needed.
The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in competitive college admissions or independent school counseling and be ready to serve as a resource for our families. Experience working in an independent school is preferred. Candidates should enjoy working in a collaborative environment; be flexible, creative, and adaptable; demonstrate a willingness to fully engage in the life of the school; and be committed to fostering a culture of belonging.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Advising a portion of the students and families in each grade (9-12) on all aspects of their college search and application experience. This includes working with students on list building, essays, applications, interview preparation, correspondence with colleges, athletic recruitment, artistic review, financial aid, and scholarship applications.
- Actively contributing to all College Guidance Office programs, presentations, and initiatives (occasional evenings and weekends required).
- Assisting in creating, updating, and editing written materials and web content used as outreach to students and families.
- Developing and maintaining close professional relationships with students, families, faculty, staff, and college admissions professionals.
- Writing comprehensive letters of recommendation that provide a full picture of the student to colleges and serving as an advocate for each counselee.
- Traveling to regional and national professional conferences and to colleges and universities.
- Serving as an advisor or co-advisor to 8-10 students.
- Leading students through the course selection process.
- Fulfilling other responsibilities as deemed appropriate
Professional Qualifications:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and at least three years of experience in selective college admissions and/or independent school counseling.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
- A thorough understanding of the application process at public and private colleges and universities, financial aid, and current trends in admissions.
- An ability to approach the role through the lens of equity and inclusion, meeting each individual student where they are and creating a sense of belonging for all students and families in the GFA community.
- Willingness to work as part of a team with an emphasis on collaboration and autonomy.
- Experience with college counseling or enrollment management software (Naviance, MaiaLearning, CollegeKickstart, etc)
Personal Qualities:
- Demonstrated commitment to the spirit of GFA’s mission and core values.
- Confidence, humility, warmth, a sense of humor, a strong work ethic, and an unwavering enthusiasm for working with teenagers
- Ability to listen, reflect, multitask, and partner with students, families, and colleagues.
- A collaborative, cooperative, empathetic, collegial, innovative, flexible and patient mindset.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Application
Interested candidates should fill out this job application form using a Google Account to upload a resume and a cover letter addressed to Rachel Boyer, Director of College Guidance.
GFA is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to hiring, terms, and conditions of employment or educational programs. We strive to provide a welcoming educational environment where the value and dignity of each and every member is respected and valued.
Thoughts on the Job of a Lifetime
Commuting to GFA
The campus sits on the Long Island Sound, a half hour south of New Haven and an hour north of New York City by car or commuter train on the Metro North Harlem Line. We are a suburban school close to major transportation and a quick five-minute walk from the Greens Farms Metro North train station.
Our faculty live in and commute to GFA from a number of cities and towns, including New York City (Manhattan, Bronx), New Rochelle, Port Chester, Rye, Stamford, Bridgeport, Milford, Trumbull, Stratford, Fairfield, and Norwalk.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, in addition to some of the most competitive salaries in the region. Benefits available to full-time employees include:
- Medical/dental/vision plans
- Retirement plan and school matching program
- Group life insurance with AD&D coverage
- Supplemental employee-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Medical/dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Financial support for advanced degrees and other approved classes or workshops
- Free use of school's state-of-the-art athletics center
- Free lunch on campus
Professional Development
GFA faculty members distinguish themselves as lifelong learners and innovators. One of the School’s top priorities is ensuring that our professionals have what they need to continue their professional growth. To support that growth, the School offers full-time faculty members funding for:
- Conferences and workshops
- Advanced degrees
- Other coursework
- Curriculum development
There is also a thriving culture of internal professional development, with teachers regularly visiting one another’s classrooms and the School sponsoring speakers to come to campus to work with groups of faculty members.
GFA also supports and encourages faculty to present at regional and national conferences, representing the school as thought leaders in their fields. Recently, faculty have presented at conferences including:
- NAIS People of Color Conference
- NAIS Annual Conference
- Carney Sandoe Diversity Hiring Forum
- NYSAIS Job Fair to Promote Diversity
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) National Conference
- National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) National Conference
Faculty Hiring Alliance
GFA is a founding member of the Fairchester Hiring Alliance (FHA), a consortium of area schools collaborating to improve diversity among our faculties. GFA recently hosted an FHA open house, hosting current and prospective educators of color from the area to hear more about life in independent schools. Check back in the fall for more information on the next Open House.
Faculty Spotlight
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Middle School English
Iman Rasti
Born and raised in Iran, Rasti had a polar opposite schooling experience than that of a typical GFA student. “In order to understand what my school experience was like, you have to understand the country’s modern history.” Read more
I want to instill a passion and joy for writing. We try to make everyone interested and excited, not fearful.
New Panel
Upper School Spanish
“Since the day I came to GFA, my experience hasn’t changed. I’ve always been in a great environment, with supportive colleagues, and people who are innovative and looking for the next best thing we can bring to the classroom to fully engage our students.” Read More
Making your classes great stems from your passion.
Jane Doe
Visual Arts
Sahar Al-Sawaf has an incredible story to tell. It’s so important to her that as a filmmaker and animator she is inspired to tell it again and again in different ways. But it wasn’t always a story she felt comfortable telling. Read more
Especially with my students, my goal is to show them other people around the world who are going through the same things they are.
Carolyn Hale
Upper School
“Not everybody needs to believe the same thing in order to lead prosperous and healthy lives. And we never end up with one answer. I create space for the kids to talk about it.” Read more
We want you to discover what you love to do, what you care about, and who you really are.
John Smith
World Languages
And how can you have a real conversation — a true connection — without understanding where another person is coming from Lower School Spanish teacher Eva Verduzco has made it her mission to approach her work differently. While she continues to teach the fundamentals, she infuses them with a heavy dose of organic culture. Read more
One of my main focuses has been to teach not only the target language, but also the culture behind it.