Employment

Greens Farms Academy welcomes applications for substitute teachers in the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience, expertise in their content area, the ability to teach across grades, a passion for working with students, and a commitment to fostering a diverse community.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and list of references (if available) addressed to Chris Kolovos, Associate Head of School, to substitutejobs@gfacademy.org.

Greens Farms Academy seeks a Technology Support Specialist to begin in the fall or winter of 2019 (start date flexible). The Specialist will collaborate with a six-person technology team and play several key roles, including:

●    providing technical support to faculty and staff at a Tier 2 level
●    consistently and accurately manage and update service tickets
●    training faculty, staff, and students in the School’s hardware, software, and systems
●    supporting audio-visual needs in classrooms, for meetings, and for special events
●    assisting parents and students with onboarding and ongoing technology needs 
●    offering back-end website and database administrative support

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience performing the above duties in a school setting. Experience with and passion for teaching in STEAM-related disciplines is a plus and may open opportunities for the Specialist to work more directly with students.

The ideal candidate will also bring a number of key technical skills, including: 

●    deep knowledge of the Apple OS, iOS, Android, Windows, and associated devices
●    Experience with  the Google suite (professional certifications in either desired but not required)
●    experience with technical writing and creating instructional walkthroughs
●    comfort with database management, including student information and learning management  systems 
●    knowledge of video conferencing platforms and audiovisual systems
●    experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues on mobile devices, desktops, laptops and tablets

For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment, who are flexible and creative, who willfully engages in the life of the school, and who are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable community.

Greens Farms Academy is a PreK-12 co-educational day school of 715 students in the Greens Farms section of Westport, CT. We are 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. Please visit www.gfacademy.org for more information.
 
Interested candidates should email a resume, a letter of interest, and a list of references (if available) addressed to Tope Aiyegbo, Director of Technology, to technologyjobs@gfacademy.org.
 

Greens Farms Academy seeks an Upper School Counselor (grades 9-12) to begin in the summer of 2020. Responsibilities include meeting regularly one-on-one or in small groups to support students with a variety of social and emotional needs; making recommendations to families about additional outside support and being the primary school contact for students’ outside care providers; engaging students in wellness education; collaborating with the Upper School team to design a social-emotional-learning curriculum; working closely with teachers to determine student needs and offer guidance about ways teachers can best support students; leading professional development for faculty around social-emotional needs of students; offering ongoing education and resources to the parent community; and partnering with the administration on school policies around mental health, bullying, and mandated reporting. The ideal candidate will be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or have an equivalent degree and licensure, at least three years experience providing counseling support to adolescents, and a passion for supporting high-school aged-students. Experience in a clinical setting and experience with developing/teaching wellness curriculum are pluses. Depending on the needs of the school and interest of the candidate, there may be opportunities for teaching, coaching, advising, chaperoning, club leadership, and other activities. For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment, who are flexible and creative, who will fully engage in the life of the school, and who are committed to fostering an inclusive community.

Greens Farms Academy is a PreK-12 co-educational day school of 715 students in the Greens Farms section of Westport, CT. We are 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. Please visit www.gfacademy.org for more information.

Interested candidates should email a resume, reference list (if available), and letter of interest addressed to Andrew Jones, Head of Upper School, to counselingjobs@gfacademy.org.

Greens Farms Academy seeks an Upper School Computer Science/Engineering Teacher to begin in August 2020. There is some flexibility in terms of teaching load. We are looking for candidates with an interest and ability to work with students in some, but not necessarily all, or the following fields: computer science, computer programming and coding, app design, electronics, engineering, robotics, prototyping, digital fabrication. More important than any particular skill, the ideal candidate will be able to foster the attitudes students need to engage in self-driven inquiry and bring a desire to collaborate with a team of innovative Upper School faculty members working in computer science, engineering, and design. In addition to Upper School teaching, there may be opportunities to teach STEM-related seminars in our Middle School (grades 5-8) and play an important leadership role in the school’s broader STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) effort, which places significant emphasis on hands-on, student-centered learning, design thinking, and interdisciplinary work. Please consult the school’s website for more information about the STEAM signature program, as well as the Upper School capstone concentration in STEAM. 

The ideal candidate will have some experience or demonstrated interest in working with high-school-aged students, and a passion for computer science, technology, robotics, engineering, or related fields. Skills in some or all of the following areas will be particularly helpful: coding, app design, web design, software design, interface design, robotics, CAD, 3D printing, vector drawing, laser cutting, physical building. For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment, who are flexible and creative, who will fully engage in the life of the school, and who are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable community.

While the listing is for an experienced teacher, we are open to teachers earlier in their careers stepping into a teaching fellow role. Teaching fellows teach a reduced courseload and contribute to other aspects of independent school life: leading clubs and activities, chaperoning trips, and possibly coaching. Teaching fellowships are generally two-year positions and offer relatively new teachers opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. 

Greens Farms Academy is a PreK-12 co-educational day school of 715 students in the Greens Farms section of Westport, CT. We are 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. Please visit www.gfacademy.org for more information.

Interested candidates should email a resume, reference list (if available), and letter of interest addressed to Andrew Jones, Head of Upper School, to steamjobs@gfacademy.org.

Greens Farms Academy is seeking Lower School Associate Teachers for the 2019-20 school year. While the typical start date is late August 2020, there may be an opportunity for an Associate Teacher to begin in March or April 2020. Applicants with the flexibility to begin this spring are encouraged to indicate that in their materials.

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. There are also opportunities to lead after-school clubs in the Lower School and coach athletic teams in the Middle and Upper Schools. 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. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, some experience in and a passion for working with young children, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive community.

Associate Teachers receive a competitive stipend as well as additional funding for coursework. There are also opportunities to supplement income through coaching and extracurricular activities.

Greens Farms Academy is a PreK-12 co-educational day school of 715 students in the Greens Farms section of Westport, CT. We are 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. Please visit www.gfacademy.org for more information.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and list of references (if available) addressed to Erin Thorkilsen, Director of the Associate Teacher Program, to associateteacherjobs@gfacademy.org.

Greens Farms Academy seeks an Upper School Life Science teacher to begin in August 2020. Coursework will focus on Biology and related electives, including at the advanced levels; the ability to teach other science courses is a plus. We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in microbiology, genetics, and biochemistry. 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. An important component of the job will be advising students engaged in independent science research projects. The teacher will join a collegial Upper School faculty and PreK-12 science department that places significant emphasis on place-based and hands-on learning, design thinking, STEAM, and sustainability; the school sits at the junction of three ecosystems, all of which serve as outdoor classrooms. Please consult the school’s website for more information about the PreK-12 Sustainability signature program.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of teaching experience, an advanced degree in biology or a related field, and a passion for working with Upper School students. For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment, who are flexible and creative, who will fully engage in the life of the school, and who are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable community.

Greens Farms Academy is a PreK-12 co-educational day school of 715 students in the Greens Farms section of Westport, CT. We are 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. Please visit www.gfacademy.org for more information.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and list of references (if available) addressed to Andrew Jones, Head of Upper School, to sciencejobs@gfacademy.org.

Greens Farms Academy seeks an Upper School English teacher to begin in August 2020. Coursework will likely focus on English 9 (a genre-based course called "Many Forms, Many Voices") or English 10 ("World Literature"). There are also exciting opportunities to mentor students in their junior or senior years on small-group or individual inquiry projects in areas of passion. The teacher will join a thriving and experienced 5th-12th grade department of 11 faculty members committed to discussion-based classes, textual analysis, a process approach to writing, and support for students as they publish and perform their work. 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. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of teaching experience, an advanced degree in English or a related field, a student-centered approach, deep and diverse literary interests, and a passion for working with upper school students.  For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment, who are flexible and creative, who will fully engage in the life of the school, and who are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable community. 

Greens Farms Academy is a PreK-12 co-educational day school of 715 students in the Greens Farms section of Westport, CT. We are 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. Please visit www.gfacademy.org for more information.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and list of references (if available) addressed to Andrew Jones, Head of Upper School, to englishjobs@gfacademy.org.