The Frederick Gunn School, founded in 1850, is a co-ed boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12, as well as a post-graduate year. We serve 330 boarding and day students from around the United States and 20 countries. The 220-acre campus borders the village green of Washington, Connecticut, a small, beautiful, and historic town in the Litchfield Hills. Mr. Gunn had a deep appreciation for the natural world, believing that in nature, students understand themselves as humans and their place in the world. He took a principled stand against slavery and spurred students (and the town at large) to examine their beliefs. In addition to the habits and skills students will need in college and life beyond, we teach them to follow Mr. Gunn’s example: to cultivate wisdom, to be trailblazers, to act with conviction, and to value character as highly as intellect and achievement.  

Job Description: 

The Frederick Gunn School seeks dedicated and reliable Substitute Teachers to join our coverage pool for the 2025–26 academic year. Substitute Teachers will play a key role in ensuring continuity of student learning during faculty absences. They will maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment while implementing lesson plans provided by full-time faculty.

Responsibilities:

Provide classroom coverage for absent teachers across multiple subject areas.

Take attendance, follow lesson plans, and maintain academic continuity.

Maintain classroom order and ensure a safe and respectful learning environment.

Engage students in meaningful activities, with support from department chairs in cases of emergency absences.

Communicate with the absent teacher and/or department chair regarding lesson completion and student progress.

Uphold school policies, procedures, and community standards.

Qualifications:

Teaching experience, or relevant experience working with adolescents, strongly preferred.

Bachelor’s degree required (degree in Education preferred).

Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Ability to adapt to a variety of disciplines and teaching styles.

Successful completion of background check and reference screening.

Compensation:

Per diem rate ($150 full-day/$75 half-day).

Training & Support:

Annual orientation before the start of the school year, covering:

School policies and community expectations

Classroom management techniques

Technology systems used in instruction

Emergency procedures

Ongoing oversight and feedback from the Dean of Faculty/Coverage Coordinator

Application Process:

Submit a résumé, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.