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Greenwich Country Day School Humanities Fellow (Grades 9-12) in Greenwich, Connecticut
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 a Humanities Fellow, Grades 9-12, to start in August 2025 . This is a two-year position. The Humanities Fellow will co-teach 9th or 10th-grade English or History , providing support to students with written assignments across disciplines. The Fellow 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 Humanities colleagues and the Upper School faculty. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with Upper School students and teaching the Humanities 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 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 Include:
Instructional responsibility for History or 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
Communication 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
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