Middle School Math and Science Co-Teacher

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.Greenwich Country Day School seeks a Math & Science Co-Teacher, Grades 6-8, to start in August 2026. 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. The Math & Science Co-Teacher will co-teach one section of Middle School Math and/or one section of Middle School Science, and provide substitute support in each department when necessary.They will also help provide and lead staffing efforts for the Middle School Math Lab where support is provided to students with general questions, homework help, assessment prep or corrections/revisions, etc. The Co-Teacher will engage in meaningful collaboration with Math and Science colleagues and the Middle School faculty. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching Math and Science and for working with Middle School students.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, for those candidates who travel from outside of the region for on-campus employment interviews.Responsibilities IncludeInstructional responsibility for Math or Science in assigned grade level(s)Collaboration with co-teachers to provide instructionCollaboration with advisors, learning specialist teachers, and school psychologist to understand and support individual students’ learning needsParticipation in the oversight of the progress of each child in the subject areaParticipation in the assessment of all student's progress in both written and verbal reportsCommunication with parentsCollaboration with colleagues on grade level and interdisciplinary faculty teams, Middle School faculty and staff, and the broader school communitySupervision of students during recess, lunch, arrival, and dismissal as requested by the Division HeadCoach all three seasonsRequired QualificationsMinimum of a Bachelor’s Degree Entrepreneurial mindset and approach to building a program beyond the current scopeA passion for learning and the ability to motivate and inspire studentsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsCommitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school communityWillingness to take on multiple roles within the divisionPersonal traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of young children - must be energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and have an inexhaustible sense of humorInterested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a cover letter and resume to Raquel Salcedo, Director of Recruiting & Talent