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Health, dental, and retirement benefits
Professional development benefits
Partial tuition remission for dependent children
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Head Teacher (Grades 4/5) Cold Spring School | New Haven, CT
Cold Spring School, a progressive PreK–6 independent school in New Haven, CT, seeks a Head Teacher for a mixed-age 4/5 classroom.
At Cold Spring, we see children and adults alike as people in progress who are curious and capable lifelong learners. We are looking for an educator who is inspired by inquiry-based, concept-driven learning and who values strong relationships, student agency, and classrooms filled with purpose, joy, and deep thinking.
The Head Teacher leads a class of up to 22 students in partnership with an Associate Teacher, designing integrated, thematic curriculum across disciplines and supporting each child’s academic and social-emotional growth.
Key Responsibilities
Design and facilitate integrated, inquiry-based curriculum grounded in student interest
Balance emergent curriculum with intentional development of core skills and understandings
Use observation and documentation to study and respond to students’ thinking
Create a warm, inclusive classroom community with clear expectations and routines
Communicate regularly with families and build strong, collaborative partnerships
Welcome students and families with warmth and presence, fostering a strong sense of belonging
Collaborate closely with colleagues in a reflective, team-based environment
Serve as an ambassador for the school through admissions events and community engagement
Who You Are
You are a reflective, relationship-centered educator who believes meaningful learning grows from curiosity, connection, and purpose. You bring warmth, flexibility, and intention to your work, and you see students as capable individuals with ideas worth exploring.
You value collaboration, welcome feedback, and are committed to your own growth. You have experience with progressive, inquiry-based education and an understanding of emergent curriculum and Reggio-inspired practices.
What It’s Like to Work at Cold Spring
Cold Spring is a place where teachers are trusted as professionals and supported in doing meaningful, creative work with children.
A collaborative, relationship-driven culture where your voice and ideas matter
The opportunity to design curriculum and engage deeply with student thinking
Ongoing professional growth, including school-based professional learning and Seedlings summer workshops
A community that prioritizes joy, curiosity, and continuous learning for both students and adults
Elementary teaching experience, ideally in upper elementary, multi-age settings, or independent school settings
Strong understanding of child development and progressive education
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $50,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience
Health, dental, and retirement benefits
Professional development benefits
Partial tuition remission for dependent children
Application Process
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and list of three professional references directly to Director Jennifer Le Varge [jlevarge@coldspringschool.org]. Priority will be given to applications received by Friday, May 8, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Visit www.coldspringschool.org
Cold Spring School is a progressive, independent school that welcomes children from diverse backgrounds in multi-grade classrooms from preschool to sixth grade. Small by design, Cold Spring serves about 145 students. Children’s voices are heard and are integral in the process of learning, and a balance of collaboration and independence is intentionally fostered. Teachers create vibrant learning environments where discovery, engagement, and kindness are valued.
Cold Spring School, located in New Haven, is accredited by the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.