Middle School Co-Teacher, Grades 6-8

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 reimbursement for graduate school tuition. GCDS offers a substantial need-based financial aid program to support students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds.
The Middle School is seeking to hire a Co-Teacher, to start in August 2026. GCDS will provide housing on campus or nearby. The Co-Teaching Program is designed for novice teachers who will benefit from a 3-day orientation program at the start of the school year, weekly professional development seminars, and mentoring, with a cohort of colleagues from various Divisions on the Old Church Road campus.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
- A commitment to the field of teaching as the chosen career path
- A passion for learning and the ability to motivate and inspire students
- Strong work ethic and ability to self-initiate
- A sense of collegiality, openness, and inclusivity
- Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community
- Strong skills in the areas of organization, communication, and collaboration
- Willingness to take on multiple roles within the division (i.e. substitute, coach, advisor)
- Demonstrates professionalism and confidentiality
- Openness to constructive feedback
- Personal traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of young children - must be energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and have an inexhaustible sense of humor
Responsibilities Include:
- Work closely with the Dean of Faculty, Head of Middle School, School Counselor, Director of Co-Teaching, and Assistant Head of the Middle School
- Support our production lab teachers and students by pushing-in to classes and offering one-on-one help to students as necessary
- Coach 3 seasons of Middle School sports
- Maintain participation in the morning co-teaching program
- Support the Middle School Division in various roles: building substitute, advisor, lunch table monitor, study hall proctor, activity/event chaperone, club/affinity space leader
- Collaborate with colleagues on grade level, departmental, and interdisciplinary faculty teams, Middle School faculty and staff, and the broader school community
- Participate in the development of students outside their classrooms in typical middle school social situations like recess, the hallways, and community meetings
- Help orient new co-teachers to the school community and Town of Greenwich
Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a cover letter and resume to Raquel Salcedo, Director of Recruiting & Talent