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 over 350. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The High School (9-12,) established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on the Stanwich Road campus. 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. GCDS is fortunate to have built a large endowment that helps to fund competitive salaries and benefits,  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 Preschool Assistant Teacher to start in August 2025. This position is an opportunity to work collaboratively with a classroom Head Teacher and grade-level team in our early childhood program, (Nursery and PreK) . Assistant Teachers participate in all aspects of classroom life under the direction of the Head Teacher delivering the grade-level curriculum. Assistant Teachers bring to the classroom relevant experiences to support the learning experience of the students. The Assistant Teacher position is full-time and is not limited to a 1 to 2-year experience like our co-teacher program, therefore, they also provide consistency within the grade level team. Placement with one Head Teacher is not permanent and may change according to grade level needs. As in all faculty positions at GCDS, contracts are issued for one year, and renewed annually based on performance. Professional Development for Assistant Teachers varies according to past experience and personal goals for growth. Assistant Teachers attend all divisional and school-wide professional development, and also are encouraged to apply for external professional learning experiences. They may be asked to attend select co-teacher seminars and workshops when topics are relevant and informational. Required Qualifications: + Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree  + 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 children - must be energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and have an inexhaustible sense of humor + A minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience with students in this age group, or demonstrated professional competency + Ability to work well with students with various learning needs Preferred Qualifications: + Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Education or Early Childhood + 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 submit a cover letter and resume to Raquel Salcedo, Director of Recruiting & Talent   Powered by JazzHR