Eagle Hill School, Greenwich, CT
An independent school for children with learning disabilities
Fact Sheet
"The children here are very capable…it's our task to help them realize their potential.”
Marjorie Castro , Ph.D., Head of School
Total enrollment: 250 students
Lower school (ages 6-12): 119 students
Upper School (ages 12-15): 131 students
Boarding students (five-day boarding): up to 35 students
Number of teaching faculty: 75
Student-teacher ratio: ranges from 1:1 – 12:1
Eagle Hill School will be attending and interviewing at the Fairfield County Teachers Job Fair on Saturday, March 27th. Please register to attend the job fair at www.ces.k12.ct.us.
To schedule an interview send updated resume and two written recommendations to w.breakell@eaglehill.org.
Candidates with special education certification may apply for future job openings.
STARTING SALARY
$42,500 (full-time teachers)
THE SCHOOL
Eagle Hill School, founded in 1975, provides individualized, intensive, remedial programs to capable children diagnosed with learning disabilities. The mission of the school is to help students develop academic skills, learning strategies, and self-advocacy skills in preparation for their return to a more traditional learning environment.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
No specific single remedial technique is followed exclusively at Eagle Hill. Rather, each child's educational program draws from as many different approaches as needs demand. Classes are ungraded; children learn and advance at their own pace. Children have a daily language arts tutorial as the core of their instructional program. Math, writing, literature, science, history, and study skills are also included in a student's schedule. Classes are 40 minutes and students change class for each subject.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- School day is from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- After 2 p.m., when the academic day ends, teachers get involved in coaching, teaching an afternoon activity (i.e. cooking, drama, photography), or proctoring study halls.
- All first year faculty are required to participate in dormitory supervision one evening per week. (Hours from 4 p.m.-8 p.m.) THERE IS NO DORMITORY DUTY FOR FACULTY AFTER ONE YEAR OF SERVICE.
- Two-week spring break - the last two weeks of March.
- Each new teacher is assigned a veteran Master Teacher as a mentor.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FOR AN EAGLE HILL TEACHER?
HOUSING: When available, there are often opportunities to live in school- owned housing both on and off Eagle Hill campus. There is a charge for housing which is generally far below market value. Faculty who are returning for a subsequent year may retain their housing at no cost during the summer months. All faculty members who do not live in faculty housing are given a cash housing stipend dependent upon years of service. This stipend is added to cash compensation.
GRADUATE SCHOOL REIMBURSEMENT: The school reimburses graduate school coursework in a related field up to $3,000 per year.
WEEKLY IN-SERVICE PROGRAMS: Each Friday, classes are dismissed at 12:35 p.m. and faculty have an opportunity to meet together from 1:30-4 p.m. This time is used for staff development and in-service programs encompassing a wide variety of subjects. (CEU's are offered.)
MEDICAL/DENTAL BENEFITS /DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION PLAN
Eagle Hill provides a comprehensive medical, dental and defined contribution pension plan.
SALARY SCALE: Based on credentials and experience
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Wendy Breakell, Director of Personnel
45 Glenville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
Email: w.breakell@eaglehill.org
(203) 622-9240
