The Early Childhood Division at Country School serves children in Grades Beginners through Kindergarten. In Early Childhood, we are passionate about children believing in themselves and their great potential. We are a place where imagination and curiosity is valued and childhood respected. Teachers intentionally prepare a space that will excite, invite and encourage children to explore. The classrooms provide opportunities for cooperative experiences in large and small groups as well as independent discovery and investigation. The environment is always suggestive and never prescriptive. The children are encouraged to take risks in a safe environment where relationships are built on trust. 

About the Kindergarten Assistant Teacher Position

The Kindergarten Assistant Teacher serves as a member of our Early Childhood School faculty. Our Early Childhood teachers are experienced, dynamic and possess a strong sense of pedagogy. They demonstrate a commitment to bringing out the best in each student and ensure that each child is known, seen, loved and valued.  The Kindergarten Assistant supports three Kindergarten classrooms, ensuring a seamless learning environment for students and teachers. This individual will provide instructional, logistical, and social-emotional support throughout the day, adapting to the needs of each classroom while fostering a warm and engaging atmosphere for young learners. This position is for the 2025–2026 school year.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to students as directed by the lead teacher
• Attend, participate and contribute at weekly grade level team meetings, Divisional Meetings and Wednesday Professional Development Sessions
• Prepare and organize materials for lessons, centers and activities
•  Support the lead teacher in maintaining a clean and inviting classroom to serve as the child’s third teacher
• Support children in developing independence, social-emotional skills, and problem-solving abilities
• Communicate regularly with lead teachers to stay informed about classroom priorities
• Assist with documentation, observations and record-keeping as needed 

• Understanding of the social, emotional and academic needs of students and the ability to connect with students at this age level
• A solid understanding of pedagogy and classroom management skills
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues to support student growth
• Relevant experience teaching the age group
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Competencies

• Is an active steward in helping to create a positive, encouraging,  and respectful culture
• Demonstrates a true sense of joy in working with students of this age and being in a school environment
• Is organized, collaborative, flexible, responsive and adaptive
• Models inquiry, curiosity and risk-taking
• Is reflective of teaching practice and seeks feedback
• Demonstrates cultural competency
• Is organized and detail-oriented
• Collaborates with colleagues to construct curriculum, share teaching methods, materials and review assessment data in the service of the children
• Is responsive to the needs of the children and seeks professional development to upskill as needed in order to reach all learners

About New Canaan Country School

New Canaan Country School is a co-ed, independent day school for students in Pre-K (ages 3 & 4) through Grade 9 living in Fairfield and Westchester Counties. Located in New Canaan, CT, and serving 570 students, our mission is to guide students to reach their intellectual, creative, moral, and physical potential. A talented and devoted faculty engages our students in developmentally appropriate ways, delivering a challenging curriculum that builds intellectual skills and fosters creative and critical thinking. We lead by example and challenge students to fulfill their potential, find their path, and follow their passions whether in the classroom, on the playing fields, on the stage, or serving the community.

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