Employment
Tatnall seeks candidates with a global, inter-cultural outlook and recognizes the inherent strength found in a diverse, inclusive community committed to the common values espoused in the Tatnall Mission and Promise.
The Tatnall School offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and provides generous funds for professional development. Tatnall is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, which prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status.
The Extended Day Assistant plays a vital role in our Extended Day Program, providing after-school and after-camp care to students in Early Childhood (PK2-K), Lower School (1-5), and Middle School (6-8).
An Average Day
At the end of the school day, students are dismissed to Extended Day. The Extended Day team will greet students, distribute snacks, and take attendance. Students participate in gross-motor play, home work time, and structured free play centers. The Extended Day Assistant is creative in planning activities and games and provides supervision during that time to make sure students are playing well together and being safe.
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Interested candidates should electronically submit their CV and cover letter to:
Heather Colantuono
Director of Summer and Extended Programs
The Tatnall School is actively looking for qualified registered nurses to substitute for the school nurse during both planned and unplanned absences. A candidate must meet the following requirements:
Requirements:
- Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Delaware
- Current BLS Provider CPR Basic Life Support certification
- Strong communication skills
- Experience working with children and youth
- Computer literate: documentation of all student encounters during the school day is maintained in Magnus Health
- Ability to work under pressure in the event of an emergent situation
Please contact Mary Garrett BSN RN NCSN ([email protected]) if you are interested.
The Tatnall School seeks a warm and enthusiastic Early Childhood teacher or assistant teacher for the 2025-26 school year to work in our extended day program. Informed by current research and developmentally appropriate practice, assistant teachers will collaborate closely with their divisional teammates to design, implement, and assess innovative learning experiences for young children. A qualified candidate will value an active and collaborative learning environment that centers the student experience. This part-time position reports to the Director of Extended & Summer Programming.
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Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to:
Heather Colantuono
Director of Auxiliary Programs
The Tatnall School is seeking a long-term substitute in our math department effective January 12, 2026. The ideal candidate has experience teaching and a background in mathematics.
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Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Chris Breña
Head of Upper School
[email protected]
Tatnall is seeking a qualified strings and/or band music educator to lead ensembles and music electives for students in grades 6-12. The Instrumental Music Teacher position may be structured as either full-time or part-time, depending on the candidate’s experience and the needs of the school. The ideal candidate enjoys working with and understands the developmental needs of middle and upper school students, values musical excellence, and views music not only as a performance tool but also as a space for community-building. This role offers significant artistic freedom and the opportunity to shape a program that fosters confidence, collaboration, and joy in music. Specific ensemble responsibilities will depend on the strengths of the candidate, as outlined below.
The Tatnall music faculty nurtures and supports the innate musical ability of each student and strives to ignite a lifelong love of learning. In a joyful environment, students experience a diverse curriculum, a language-based approach to learning music, and instruction that honors their unique identities and strengths. We educate the whole child so that they have an authentic, joyful, and lasting relationship with music.
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Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Jacqueline Higgins
Music Department Chair
[email protected]
