Executive Searches
Chief Advancement Officer
Lead Franklin’s advancement efforts through philanthropic giving, alumni and family engagement and preparation for a future capital campaign.
Career Opportunities
Franklin Academy is a college-preparatory boarding and day school in East Haddam, Connecticut, serving neurodivergent students in grades 8–12 and a postgraduate year. Through academics, executive functioning support, and a strong sense of belonging, we help students build skills for college and life.
Our strength lies in our people. Educators, residential professionals, clinicians, and staff work together to support students in a close campus community. With an average employee tenure of nearly ten years, Franklin offers meaningful work and lasting relationships on a scenic 75-acre campus.
We welcome collaborative, thoughtful professionals who share our commitment to neurodivergent learners. Explore openings below and follow each position’s application instructions. For general employment inquiries, send a cover letter and résumé to **@***ct.org.
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Our faculty and staff support students across classrooms, residences, campus programs and daily operations. These roles bring Franklin’s mission to life through purposeful work and close collaboration.
Part-Time Admissions Counselor
Help prospective families navigate their Franklin journey while supporting the daily work of admissions. This year-round, part-time role combines family outreach, admissions data management, summer program registration, and new student onboarding.
Part-Time Job Coach, Center for Neurodiversity
Help neurodivergent adolescents and adults build the skills and confidence to succeed in meaningful employment. This part-time, contracted role with Franklin Academy’s Center for Neurodiversity combines on-site job coaching, workplace communication and self-advocacy support, and employer collaboration.
Part-Time Student Transportation Driver
Support Franklin students with safe, reliable transportation to appointments, school activities, and athletic events. This part-time role combines driving responsibilities with a patient, professional approach to working with neurodivergent adolescents.
Internships & Summer Opportunities
Internships offer opportunities to learn from experienced professionals and contribute to a school community built for neurodivergent learners. Explore available placements and their requirements below.
Student Success Intern
Gain hands-on experience supporting neurodivergent students in academic and residential settings. This paid internship pairs college juniors, seniors, and graduate students with experienced advisors to help students build executive functioning, self-advocacy, and independent living skills. Includes structured training and ongoing supervision, with a commitment of approximately 12–20 hours per week.
