Find Your Place
At Pomfret, it's what we do together that sets us apart. It’s the people who live and work here — their ideas and passion — that make the difference. We’re mentors, idealists, inventors, forever tinkering, always striving. In the process, we don’t just educate students, we transform lives. And none of us would have it any other way.
We're Hiring!
- English Teacher
- Spanish Teacher
- Gifts Administrator
- Groundskeeper
- Varsity Head Coach - Girls Volleyball
- Varsity Head Coach - Girls Basketball
English Teacher
Department: Faculty Instruction
Reports To: Dean of Faculty and requisite Academic Department Head
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Faculty/Staff: Faculty
Full Year/Academic Year/Other: Academic Year
Exempt/Non-exempt: Exempt
Job Purpose:
To instruct, guide, and inspire students by developing engaging curriculum within a positive learning environment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach four sections of classes in an interactive classroom environment
- Coach or supervise an afternoon program or athletic team for the equivalent of two out of three seasons
- Serve as a faculty advisor
- Live in a dormitory and/or participating in the residential life program, which includes a rotation of weeknight and weekend responsibilities
- Participate in the student life program, QUEST and the academic program, Project: Pomfret
- Pursue continuous professional growth and development
- Attend faculty meetings, school meetings, chapel services, and other required school functions
- Know, understand, and commit to the Mission and Vision of Pomfret School
- Be present for weekly office hours
- Attend all school, chapel, and departmental meetings
- Build positive and appropriate relationships with students and colleagues
- Design and facilitate rigorous and empowering learning that is student-centered, relevant, and meaningful
- Value the diverse thoughts, perspectives, learning abilities, and life experiences of students and colleagues
- Collaborate with colleagues to create programs (academic, extracurricular, dormitory, QUEST, Project Pomfret, etc.) that enhance the growth and learning of students while fulfilling the goals of Pomfret’s Mission and Vision
- Manage relationships with parents that support the social and emotional well-being, intellectual development, and independent personal responsibility of students
- Cultivate the discipline, habits, and mindsets of a reflective practitioner by seeking feedback, documenting his/her learning, and establishing related goals and action plans that target student outcomes
- Maintain current knowledge of his or her discipline, to review and revise curriculum, and to grow their repertoire of teaching and learning strategies
Qualifications
- Three years of teaching experience in a residential or day school setting
- Master’s degree and/or equivalent professional experience preferred
- A team player dedicated to supporting the growth of students
- Passionate about, comfortable with, and find enjoyment in working with adolescents
- Ability to relate well to all constituents in a school community
- Organized, diligent, and possess a strong, proactive work ethic
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Communicates clearly, in a timely manner, and with confidentially with students, parents, and colleagues
- Empathetic leader and learner with demonstrated success in providing student-centered, solution-focused mentoring to high school-aged students
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume or CV, contact information for three professional references, and a completed employment application to Martha Horst, Dean of Faculty at hr@pomfret.org.
Spanish Teacher
Department: Faculty Instruction
Reports To: Dean of Faculty and requisite Academic Department Head
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Faculty/Staff: Faculty
Full Year/Academic Year/Other: Academic Year
Exempt/Non-exempt: Exempt
Job Purpose:
To instruct, guide, and inspire students by developing engaging curriculum within a positive learning environment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities
- Teach four sections of classes in an interactive classroom environment
- Coach an athletic team or supervise an afternoon program for the equivalent of two out of three seasons
- Serve as a faculty advisor
- Live in a dormitory and/or participate in the residential life program, which includes a rotation of weeknight and weekend responsibilities
- Participate in the student life program QUEST and the academic program Project: Pomfret
- Attend faculty, school, departmental meetings, chapel services, and other required school functions and be available for weekly office hours
- Manage relationships with parents that support the social and emotional well-being, intellectual development, and independent personal responsibility of students
- Know, understand, and commit to the Mission and Vision of Pomfret School
- Build positive and appropriate relationships with students and colleagues
- Design and facilitate rigorous and empowering learning that is student-centered, relevant, and meaningful
- Value the diverse thoughts, perspectives, learning abilities, and life experiences of students and colleagues
- Collaborate with colleagues to create programs (academic, extracurricular, dormitory, QUEST, Project Pomfret, etc.) that enhance the growth and learning of students while fulfilling the goals of Pomfret’s Mission and Vision
- Cultivate the discipline, habits, and mindsets of a reflective practitioner by seeking feedback, documenting his/her learning, and establishing related goals and action plans that target student outcomes
- Pursue continuous professional growth and development
- Maintain current knowledge of his or her discipline, to review and revise curriculum, and to grow their repertoire of teaching and learning strategies
Qualifications:
- Three years of teaching experience in a residential or day school setting
- Master’s degree preferred
- A team player dedicated to supporting the growth of students
- Passionate about, comfortable with, and find enjoyment in working with adolescents
- Ability to relate well to all constituents in a school community
- Organized, diligent, and possess a strong, proactive work ethic
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Communicates clearly, in a timely manner, and with confidentially with students, parents, and colleagues
- Empathetic leader and learner with demonstrated success in providing student-centered, solution-focused mentoring to high school-aged students
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume or CV, contact information for three professional references, and a completed employment application to Martha Horst, Dean of Faculty at hr@pomfret.org. Thanks!
Gifts Administrator
Department: Advancement
Reports To: Director of Advancement Operations
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Faculty/Staff: Staff
Full Year/Academic Year/Other: Full Year
Exempt/Non-exempt: Non-exempt
Job Purpose:
Responsible for timely gift entry, acknowledgment, reconciling, and reporting and maintaining the integrity of donor financial records.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare, organize and enter all gifts and pledges following Pomfret School’s gift acceptance policy, CASE, and IRS standards.
- Verify donor intent is met regarding allocation, amount, and degree of anonymity, and that all gifts are documented completely and correctly.
- Research and promptly respond to requests for information on all aspects of gift accounting, as directed.
- Generate acknowledgment letters, pledge reminders, and statement of giving forms ensuring IRS guidelines are met.
- Serve as the advancement office liaison to the School’s auditing firm and provide materials as requested.
- Assist in ensuring that gift and pledge records are accurately filed and maintained in the electronic document management system.
- Work closely with the business office to provide reports and documentation for financial reconciliation and accuracy between Financial Edge and Raiser's Edge on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
- Produce daily gift reports, monthly dashboard reports and other reports as requested.
- Assist in the maintenance of constituent biographical information, including address, phone, and employment records on individual donors as submitted by donors.
- Responsible for compiling all donor lists and reports for the School’s annual report.
- Complete advancement related data for industry surveys as requested.
- Continually strive to improve and enhance processes and systems.
- Adhere to all School policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Continually meet or exceed Pomfret School’s Standards of Behavior, Character, and Engagement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and ensure data integrity, consistency, and precision
- Ability to handle highly sensitive information appropriately and maintain confidentiality with donor information
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality of output
- Ability to deal effectively with alumni and donors, co-workers, and the general public
Work Conditions:
- Office Environment
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume or CV, and a completed employment application to hr@pomfret.org. Thanks!
Groundskeeper
Department: Facilities Services
Reports To: Lead Groundskeeper
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Faculty/Staff: Staff
Full Year/Academic Year/Other: Seasonal
Exempt/Non-exempt: Non-exempt
Job Purpose:
Maintain the aesthetic appeal and health of the Pomfret School landscape and ensure that grounds are safe for the campus community.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete assigned daily maintenance per the Lead Groundskeeper
- Complete seasonal grounds maintenance work including snow and ice removal, planting bed maintenance, tree and shrub care, spring clean-up and fall leaf clean-up
- Complete work orders within the assigned time frame
- Ability to write routine instructions, reports, logs, and descriptions of equipment problems and needs
- Execute daily, preventative maintenance operations on all assigned vehicles and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
- Wear all required safety equipment when conducting work
- Provide assistance to other department members as needed in the completion of work tasks and provide appropriate support for major events such as but not limited to Commencement and Opening of School
- Adhere to all School policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Continually meet or exceed Pomfret School’s Standards of Behavior, Character, and Engagement
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1-3 years landscape maintenance
- Knowledge of grounds equipment maintenance
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent technical school certification
- Must hold and maintain a valid unrestricted US driver’s license
- OSHA Certification preferred
Work Conditions:
Physical Environment:
- Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
- Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, hazardous chemicals, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat
- Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles
- Usually exposed to moderate noise level
Physical Demands:
- Operates a motor vehicle on a daily basis
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, often lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
- Regularly climb and/or balance up to 10 feet, and often climb and or balance up to 25 feet
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and taste or smell
- Occasionally required to sit
- Regular use of close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Interested candidates should email a resume or and a completed employment application to hr@pomfret.org. Thanks!
Varsity Head Coach - Girls Volleyball
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Athletics Director
Full Time/Part Time/Other: Part Time
Faculty/Staff: Staff
Full Year/Academic Year/Other: One Season (9/1–11/30)
Exempt/Non-exempt: Exempt
Job Purpose:
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the girls varsity volleyball program.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct daily practices to promote the development and improvement of plays preparing players for games and competitive play
- Educate athletes about college, the placement process and support those who have the ability and interest to play in college
- Provide leadership, support and guidance for the entire program including other sports at all levels
- Select students that are best suited in skill, commitment, and performance for the expected level of play for your team
- Require athletes to represent the School in a respectful and dignified manner by teaching the importance of sportsmanship and hold them accountable for their behavior and attendance at all practices and games
- Utilize athletics to teach and reinforce the School mission statement and values
- Create an environment where the enjoyment of the sport is promoted
- Ensure the health and safety of players, coaches and spectators
- Engage with parents and cultivate a successful relationship
- Assist Admissions efforts by identifying and attracting qualified student athletes
- Promote the school and the sport through articles, media coverage, the athletic website, etc. which includes emailing game summaries to “Pomfret Sports News”, newspapers and/or league officers within 24 hours after all games
- Communicate noteworthy news and/or accomplishments to the Communications department
- Attend NEPSAC and League coaches meetings for volleyball
- Seek professional development opportunities through clinics, coaching associations, videos, or other coaches
- Adhere to all School policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Continually meet or exceed Pomfret School’s Standards of Behavior, Character, and Engagement
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Collegiate player or high school coaching experience preferred.
- Must travel to peer schools on game days (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
- Possess a highly professional and ethical manner
Work Conditions
- Requires substantial movement of entire body; running, jumping, tossing/throwing
- Visual acuity within normal parameters.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and a completed employment application to hr@pomfret.org. Thanks!
Varsity Head Coach - Girls Basketball
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Athletics Director
Full Time/Part Time/Other: Part Time
Faculty/Staff: Staff
Full Year/Academic Year/Other: One Season (11/3/22–3/1/23)
Exempt/Non-exempt: Exempt
Job Purpose:
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the girls varsity basketball program.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct daily practices to promote the development and improvement of plays preparing players for games and competitive play
- Educate athletes about college, the placement process and support those who have the ability and interest to play in college
- Provide leadership, support and guidance for the entire program including other sports at all levels
- Select students that are best suited in skill, commitment, and performance for the expected level of play for your team
- Require athletes to represent the School in a respectful and dignified manner by teaching the importance of sportsmanship and hold them accountable for their behavior and attendance at all practices and games
- Utilize athletics to teach and reinforce the School mission statement and values
- Create an environment where the enjoyment of the sport is promoted
- Ensure the health and safety of players, coaches and spectators
- Engage with parents and cultivate a successful relationship
- Assist Admissions efforts by identifying and attracting qualified student athletes
- Promote the school and the sport through articles, media coverage, the athletic website, etc. which includes emailing game summaries to “Pomfret Sports News”, newspapers and/or league officers within 24 hours after all games
- Communicate noteworthy news and/or accomplishments to the Communications department
- Attend NEPSAC and League coaches meetings for basketball
- Seek professional development opportunities through clinics, coaching associations, videos, or other coaches
- Adhere to all School policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Continually meet or exceed Pomfret School’s Standards of Behavior, Character, and Engagement
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Collegiate player or high school coaching experience preferred.
- Must travel to peer schools on game days (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
- Possess a highly professional and ethical manner
Work Conditions
- Requires substantial movement of entire body; running, jumping, tossing/throwing
- Visual acuity within normal parameters.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and a completed employment application to hr@pomfret.org. Thanks!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pomfret School is an equal opportunity employer. It is Pomfret School’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, creed, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law,. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The School will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Please Note: Covid and flu vaccines are required as a condition of employment.