Wingra School

Wingra School is an independent day school in Madison, Wisconsin, serving 100 to 200 students in grades K–8. The school has no religious affiliation and centers its work around five commitments: responsive and progressive education, whole-person development, social justice, democratic participation, and global curiosity. These values shape how teachers plan lessons, build relationships, and structure their days.

Teaching at Wingra School means designing curriculum collaboratively with colleagues. Classrooms use interdisciplinary units that adapt as children show how they learn best. Spanish is woven throughout the program, creating dedicated language positions and inviting all faculty to bring multilingual thinking into their work. Students examine real social systems and practice advocacy as part of regular study. This is not a side project—it is core to what happens in every classroom.

The day-school model offers a real advantage for faculty. Teachers do not live on campus, which means your evenings and weekends belong to you. You work with families who deliberately chose Wingra for its progressive, collaborative approach. That alignment reduces friction and lets you focus on teaching rather than defending your pedagogy.

Wingra School hires for elementary and middle school teaching roles, Spanish instruction, and administrative or operations positions. Most openings emerge before the school year begins. Mid-year positions occasionally open based on enrollment changes.

For educators seeking a workplace where social-emotional learning and civic thinking matter every day, Wingra offers a genuine fit. You teach in a place where your values and your job description point in the same direction.