Learning Skills Program Teacher

Watkinson School, offering inventive teaching to Hartford and surrounding communities since 1881, seeks a full-time Learning Skills Teacher for students in grades 6-12. Successful applicants will demonstrate creative approaches to instruction and a commitment to reaching all students. Applicants must possess enthusiasm for working in a dynamic environment, teaching a range of students, and developing and sustaining positive relationships with parents, faculty, school leadership, and staff.

Qualified candidates are well-versed in special education and neurodiversity, with proven success supporting student learning, growth, and progress in their academic and organizational skills, including math support through Algebra II. Responsibilities include teaching in one‑on‑one settings, as well as the possibility of teaching a class within our academic program. Other duties include supervising clubs, being an academic advisor, and taking on other aspects of school life.

A degree in Special Education or a related field is required. The ideal candidate is a passionate and skillful educator and collaborator, eager to invest their talents in becoming part of a thriving learning skills program that is integral to the mission and operation of the school.

Watkinson is an equal opportunity employer and an open and affirming community that seeks candidates of diverse backgrounds. This 10‑month position will begin in August 2026. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references.