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Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with a current enrollment of over 1400 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of over 350. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The High School, established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on Stanwich Road. 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, a robust professional development program, and up to $5,000 annual tuition assistance for graduate school. GCDS will provide housing on campus or nearby.

Greenwich Country Day School seeks an English Fellow, Grades 9-12, to start in August 2026. The English Fellow will co-teach 9th or 10th-grade English, providing support to students with written assignments across disciplines. The Fellow will engage in meaningful collaboration with colleagues and the Upper School faculty and will be part of a larger cohort of new teachers who will be mentored by a team of master teachers, and engage in meaningful collaboration with Upper School faculty. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching English and for working with Upper School students, along with a strong desire to learn about independent school teaching. Diversity is a core value at GCDS, and we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to community and belonging. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. GCDS is pleased to offer transportation support and accommodations, as needed, for those candidates who travel from outside of the region for on-campus employment interviews.

Responsibilities Include:

• Instructional responsibility for English in assigned grade level(s)
• Collaboration with mentor teachers to provide instruction
• Collaboration with advisors, learning specialist teachers, and school psychologists to understand and support individual students’ learning needs
• Participation in the oversight of the progress of each child in the subject area
• Participation in the assessment of all student's progress in both written and verbal reports
• Effective communication and partnership with parents
• Collaboration with colleagues on grade level and interdisciplinary faculty teams, Upper School faculty and staff, and the broader school community
• Supervision of students during recess, lunch, arrival, and dismissal as requested by the Division Head
• Significant participation in the life of the school, including coaching, covering classes as necessary, advising clubs, etc. 

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree 
• Entrepreneurial mindset and approach to building a program beyond the current scope
• 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 division
• Personal traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of students - must be energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and have an inexhaustible sense of humor

Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a cover letter and resume to Raquel Salcedo, Director of Recruiting & Talent

About The Greenwich Country Day School

Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with current enrollment of over 1400 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of 400. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The new High School campus (9-12,) established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on Stanwich Road. Founded in 1926, GCDS is a 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.

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