Career Opportunities at Franklin Academy
Franklin Academy is a mission driven, college preparatory boarding and day school dedicated to supporting neurodivergent students through an intentionally designed, skill based approach to education. Our students are bright, capable, and creative, and they benefit from an environment that values different ways of thinking, learning, and engaging with the world. At Franklin, college and life readiness are built through interdisciplinary academics, explicit instruction in executive functioning and self advocacy, and a deep commitment to belonging.
We serve boarding and day students in grades eight through twelve, as well as postgraduates, with the majority of students living on campus and participating in a fully immersive learning community. As Franklin Academy approaches its twenty-fifth year, we continue to evolve our educational model to meet the needs of today’s students while remaining grounded in relationships, reflection, and real world preparation. We are deeply honored by Franklin Academy’s history and the foundation built by those who came before us, and we are equally energized by our continued growth as we thoughtfully evolve to meet emerging trends in education and the changing needs of neurodivergent students and their families.
The strength of Franklin Academy lies in its people. Employees at Franklin have an average tenure of nearly ten years, a reflection of the purpose driven work and the meaningful relationships formed with students, families, and colleagues. Our team includes educators, residential professionals, clinicians, program leaders, and operational staff, many of whom serve in nontraditional roles but share a common commitment to supporting neurodivergent learners. We seek professionals who are collaborative, reflective, and eager to grow, and who are drawn to work that is both challenging and deeply rewarding.
Franklin Academy is located in East Haddam, Connecticut along the scenic Connecticut River. Our 75 acre campus sits adjacent to the 700 acre Chapman Pond Preserve, offering a setting that is both peaceful and deeply connected to the natural world. With more than 50 faculty and staff members living in East Haddam and throughout the greater Middlesex County region, Franklin is an active part of the local community while remaining within easy reach of nearby colleges, cultural centers, and major cities including Hartford, New Haven, New York City, and Boston.
If you are interested in career opportunities at Franklin Academy, please send a cover letter and resumé to: Human Resources at hr@fa-ct.org. If there are openings they will be listed below and linked to the full job description.
Academic Advisor and College Counselor
Counselor
English Instructor
Summer at Franklin 2026 - Open Positions
Summer at Franklin is a premier summer program designed specifically for neurodivergent students in grades 7–12. This transformative experience blends essential support in relationship development, academic skills, independent living, and executive functioning—creating an environment where every student can thrive. With interest-based tracks and hands-on learning opportunities, students immerse themselves in their passions, learn innovative strategies, and embrace the excitement of a New England summer. If you would like to become part of the Summer at Franklin team, please view the open positions listed below, and send required materials to Daejianna Clairborne, M.A., Director of Summer at Franklin at dclairborne@fa-ct.org.
