Employment Opportunities

We are seeking a part time registered nurse available to work evenings and alternating weekend evenings. The school nurse is part of a nursing team responsible for providing a variety of health care services to promote and protect student’s optimal health. The school nurse acts as a health advocate for all students, faculty, and staff.  Must be able to work as a team player with a diverse student and employee population. Proof of COVID vaccination or willingness to be vaccinated is required. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Represents Suffield Academy, and the Health Center in a professional manner at all times, using courtesy and tact when dealing with students, parents, staff, faculty, visitors, etc.
• Must be able to work independently and use sound nursing judgment in one’s daily practice
• Maintains open and effective communications between family and school personnel with regard to students’ health and safety
• Dispenses medication (according to physician orders and state regulations),
• Documents observations and nursing care given to students including interventions, student response, and effectiveness
• Provides health counseling, first aid and emergency services to students and staff
• Serves as a resource person for health and safety
• Assists with the enrollment process of new students by obtaining a health status of each student and is available to answer parental questions concerning school health services
• Initiates and follows-up on referrals made for illness, injury, etc.
• Ensures student’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
• Maintains a daily report

Minimum Desired Qualifications
• Registered Nurse (R.N.) degree
• Connecticut State License
• Current CPR and AED certification

If interested, please send a letter of application, resume, and two letters of recommendation to:
Suffield Academy 
Attn:  Human Resources 
Suffield Academy
185 North Main Street
Suffield, CT 06078 
hr@suffieldacademy.org 

Suffield is looking for a varsity men’s lacrosse head coach. The coach leads team activities and coordinates student-athlete recruitment for the program. The coach will work closely with the co-directors of athletics to manage the various facets of team leadership. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, experience with the sport, and previous coaching experience. This can be an adjunct or full-time faculty position.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Drew Gamere, Co-Director of Athletics
dgamere@suffieldacademy.org