Employment

Dorm Parents

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Rumsey Hall School, a coeducational junior boarding and country day school in Washington Depot, CT, is looking for supportive dorm parents to join our vibrant residential life program. To learn more about our program, please visit our student life web page.

Rumsey Hall School is committed to a whole-child approach to education and believes that teaching academics and teaching an attitude of mind are of equal importance. The School emphasizes effort as a criterion for success and is dedicated to helping each child develop toward his or her maximum stature as an educated person, a successful member of a family and a contributing member of a community.

Schedule:

• Evenings 4:30–10:30 p.m.
• Flexible weekend hours

Position Description:

The primary role of a Dorm Parent at Rumsey Hall is to supervise the physical safety and emotional development of the residential students under their care in the evenings and on weekends.

Dorm Parents are expected to create a positive living and learning environment and to provide structure and mentoring to a group of students under their care. Dorm Parents are responsible for educating students on the expectations and rules of living in a dormitory environment and enforcing the School’s policies and expectations for students. 

Dorm parents will receive training from the Director of Residential Life and start by working with experienced dorm parents.

Job Type: Part Time Substitute Dorm Parent.

Housing is not available for this position.

Athletic Department Coaches

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Rumsey Hall School, a coeducational junior boarding and country day school in Washington Depot, CT, is often looking for dynamic coaches for our rich athletic program. To learn more about our program and see a list of athletic offerings please go to http://3.059hg.com/athletics.

Rumsey Hall School is committed to a whole-child approach to education and believes that teaching academics and teaching an attitude of mind are of equal importance. The School emphasizes effort as a criterion for success and is dedicated to helping each child develop toward his or her maximum stature as an educated person, a successful member of a family and a contributing member of a community.

Job Type: Part Time

Rumsey Hall School, a coeducational junior boarding and country day school in Washington Depot, CT, is looking for Lower School Substitute Teachers for the current school year. Please send your resume and cover letter to Robert Brenner, Director of Lower School, at rbrenner@059hg.com to learn more about this position.

Rumsey Hall School, a coeducational junior boarding and country day school in Washington Depot, CT, is looking for a dynamic English teacher for some combination of teaching grades 6-9. This teacher will also be qualified to coach all three athletic seasons and potentially be involved in the residential life program.

Rumsey Hall School is committed to a whole-child approach to education and believes that teaching academics and teaching an attitude of mind are of equal importance. The School emphasizes effort as a criterion for success and is dedicated to helping each child develop toward his or her maximum stature as an educated person, a successful member of a family and a contributing member of a community. 

Please send your resume and cover letter to Ian Craig, Head of School, at icraig@059hg.com to learn more about this position.

 

Job Title: Psychiatrist, Psychiatric APRN
Position Type: Consultant, Part-Time
Reports To: Director of the Health Center

Rumsey Hall School is an independent, coed junior boarding and day school in Washington Depot, CT.  The School has over 300 students in grades Kindergarten through 9th Grade.  Students are valued and celebrated for their unique gifts, diverse learning styles, and innate character. Currently we are seeking a Psychiatrist or Psychiatric APRN to work on a consulting basis with our boarding school population (ages 12-15).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess and screen patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations, including interviews, medical histories, physical exams, observations, and psychological testing.
• Prescribe medications according to diagnosis.
• Monitor patients to determine efficacy and potential side effects of medications.
• Develop a treatment plan, measure progress against the plan, and make adjustments as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed to the School.
• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Collaborate with a broader team of physicians, school counselors, therapists, nurses and administration to assess and adjust treatment plans.

Requirements:

• Current and valid board certification in psychiatry or current Psychiatric APRN certification
• Medical or Advanced Nursing degree from an accredited school with completion of an approved psychiatric residency
• Licensed to practice in the State of CT
• Current DEA registration
• Excellent knowledge and familiarity with current DSM criteria
• Familiar with crisis assessment tools and techniques
• Strong working knowledge of general psychiatric principles and practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Required Applicant Documentation:  

• Resume and Cover Letter
• Contact information for three references

Rumsey Hall is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a K-9 education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. Rumsey Hall is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. 

Please send applications for this position to Nancy Dalrymple, APRN, Director of the Health Center at ndalrymple@059hg.com.