About the role#
Greenwich Country Day School is seeking a Social Sciences Fellow for Grades 9-12 to begin in the Fall of 2027. This full-time, on-site position offers the opportunity to work alongside master teachers in 9th and 10th grade interdisciplinary humanities programs. Fellows will eventually co-teach and design specialized electives for 11th and 12th grade students. You will join a cohort of new teachers and receive mentorship while collaborating with the broader Upper School faculty.
What you'll do#
- Provide instruction in History or English for assigned grade levels.
- Partner with mentor teachers to deliver lessons.
- Work with advisors, learning specialists, and the school psychologist to support student learning needs.
- Track student progress and prepare written and verbal assessment reports.
- Maintain regular communication with parents.
- Collaborate with grade-level teams and interdisciplinary faculty.
- Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, and recess.
- Participate in school life by coaching sports, advising clubs, and covering classes as needed.
What you'll need#
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree, with a preference for majors in History or English.
- An entrepreneurial mindset to help build programs beyond their current scope.
- A genuine passion for learning and the ability to motivate students.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community.
- A willingness to take on multiple roles within the division.
- Personal traits that support student growth, including energy, creativity, flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor.
Location & details#
- Location: Greenwich, Connecticut.
- Term: Fall 2027.
- Status: Full-time, on-site, and paid.
About Greenwich Country Day School
Greenwich Country Day School is an independent co-ed school located in Greenwich, Connecticut. Founded in 1926, the institution serves students from nursery through grade 12. It operates as a college preparatory day school. The organization employs 361 people.
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