The Taft School is an independent, co-educational, boarding and day school for 570 students in grades 9–12 in Watertown, Connecticut, a community of 30,000 residents located within 45 minutes of both New Haven and Hartford.
Admission to The Taft School is highly selective, and applicants are from the 50 states and abroad. Most students have distinguished themselves academically and extracurricularly at their previous schools. One-third of entering students receive some form of financial aid.
Taft's 115 faculty members are committed not only to their disciplines, but also to life in a residential community. In addition to their academic and administrative responsibilities, faculty members share residential, athletic and extracurricular duties.
The academic program includes a traditional core curriculum as well as a large variety of elective courses, including a strong program in the Arts. The School offers a myriad of Advanced Placement courses in all disciplines, and there are many opportunities for independent work. Athletics are an important part of the Taft experience as is the great variety of extracurricular activities.
The school was founded in 1890 by Horace Dutton Taft, brother of the U.S. president. His mission of educating the whole person still rings true today, as does the school motto: Non ut sibi ministretur sed ut ministret (Not to be served but to serve).
Teaching Positions
Candidates for faculty positions should send a resume, transcript and two letters of reference to Chris Torino, Dean of Faculty, The Taft School, Watertown, Connecticut 06795
For additional information about courses in these departments, please refer to the Academic Offerings.
Taft is committed to diversifying its faculty in order to strengthen its commitment to the school’s mission to educate the whole student.
Teaching Fellowships
Recent college graduates may apply for one of the school's teaching fellowship positions, which provide an opportunity to explore the boarding school profession.
Summer School
Information about the summer intern program of the Taft Summer School can be obtained by contacting the Director of the Summer School, Steven McCabe.
Non-Teaching Positions
General inquiries about non-teaching employment should be directed to Business Manager Gil Thornfeldt.
The Taft School is fully accredited by The New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It is the policy of The Taft School to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran's status, genetic predisposition or any other legally protected status.
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