Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with current enrollment of 1300 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of 340. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. Phase II construction of the new High School campus (9-12,) located less than two miles away on Stanwich Road, is well underway and scheduled for August 2021 completion. Founded in 1926, Greenwich Country Day School is a family school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students’ interests and talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose.

GCDS is fortunate to have built a large endowment which helps to fund competitive salaries and benefits,  including housing support for academic faculty, a robust professional development program, and reimbursement for graduate school tuition. GCDS offers a substantial need-based financial aid program to support students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds.  

Diversity is a core value at GCDS, and we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. GCDS is pleased to offer transportation support and accommodations, as needed, along with an introduction to the local area, for those candidates who travel from outside of the region for on-campus employment interviews.

Greenwich Country Day School seeks a Grade 2 Classroom Teacher to start August 2021. In addition to managing a homeroom of 18-19 students, the Grade 2 Classroom Teacher will collaborate with grade level and divisional colleagues on curriculum and program and provide a meaningful mentor experience for a co-teacher. Successful candidates will possess a passion for early elementary education, curriculum design, and ongoing professional development along with demonstrated success in a similar setting.

Responsibilities Include:

• Management of Homeroom classroom of 18- 19 students
• Instructional responsibility in Language Arts, Math and Social Studies
• Selecting appropriate materials and resources to enhance curriculum
• Oversight of the development and progress of each child
• Coordination of Developmental Learning recommendations
• Assessment of all students’ progress in both written and verbal reports
• Ongoing communication with parents of homeroom students
• Collaborative work with colleagues on Grade Level Faculty Team, Lower Elementary School Faculty and staff, and the broader school community
• Maintaining neatness, organization, and decoration of classroom
• Mentoring assigned co-teacher, utilizing him or her effectively to enhance classroom environment
• Supervision of students on playground
• Daily hosting of a lunch table

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Relevant coursework in Elementary Education
• Minimum of 3-years successful classroom teaching experience with children of this age
• Experience with inquiry-based learning and/or project-based learning
• A passion for learning and the ability to motivate and inspire students
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive school community
• Willingness to take on multiple roles within the school
• Personal traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of children - must be energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and have an inexhaustible sense of humor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in field
• Experience implementing Fundations, Teachers College Readers and Writers Workshops and administering assessments to determine leveled reading
• Knowledge of Context for Learning Mathematics
• Athletic coaching experience valued and welcome
• Demonstrated experience in establishing collaborative relationships with external partners/organizations in the design and implementation of learning experiences

Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to send a cover letter and resume to:

Susan Fahey Khanna, Director of Human Resources