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Careers at City and Country School


City and Country School, nestled in the heart of Greenwich Village, offers a vibrant and supportive environment for educators. As a coeducational independent school catering to children from ages 2 through 8th grade, we foster a culture of responsibility and community from the very start. Our innovative curriculum encourages hands-on learning through group activities like block building and collaborative projects, instilling a sense of curiosity and exploration early on.

Teaching at C&C is a creative process that aims to foster every child's innate curiosity and imagination. Our educators, recognized for their expertise and dedication, engage actively with students, guiding them to ask probing questions and undertake meaningful research. By nurturing imaginative thinking, problem-solving skills, and decision-making abilities, we empower students to delve deeper into their studies and discover new perspectives.

Our commitment to a social-studies driven, interdisciplinary approach ensures that learning is both comprehensive and relevant. We uphold values of respect—for children, the collaborative process, and the diverse communities we serve—which form the bedrock of our educational philosophy.

City and Country School is an Equal Opportunity Employer with interest in developing diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. City and Country School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship, or disability.

 

Current Available Opportunities

Lower School Director

The Lower School program is thoughtfully designed to foster independent work habits, social skills, creativity, and cooperation. The Lower School Director should be prepared to collaborate with a forward-thinking and devoted school community to fulfill the City and Country’s mission and to lead the division wisely and confidently into the future by embracing current challenges and seizing new opportunities. 

Qualified candidates should:

Review the position statement here.
Submit their application materials here.

Application deadline: October 30, 2024
Start date: July 1, 2025
Salary Range: $190,000-$215,000

For inquiries or if you would like to nominate a candidate for this position, please contact Tony Featherston at tfeatherston@RG175.com.

 

Substitute Teacher, Lower School 

The substitute teacher reports to the applicable Lower School Division Director and is an integral part of the classroom support team. Subs are called upon based on varying school needs.

Responsibilities

  • Supervising students during class, lunch, and periods of activity
  • Following the lesson plan provided by the teacher
  • Facilitating lessons with various learning materials
  • Promoting good behavior and high-quality engagement
  • Collaborating with lead teachers, assistant teachers, and school administrators to ensure that students are safe
  • Managing the classroom to encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning atmosphere
  • Adapting teaching methods to meet the individual needs of your students
  • Supervising students both inside and outside the classroom This includes the hallways, the playground, and the cafeteria
  • Attending parent-teacher conferences if necessary
  • Meeting each class on-time and ensuring the classroom and work area are clean and tidy
  • Giving details to the teacher about what happened in class
  • Floating throughout the day as needed for coverage
  • Respecting all school policies and regulations at all times

Requirements

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to lead and instruct students of varying ages
  • Ability to adapt plans to specific classroom needs 
  • Flexibility, critical thinking, and patience-related interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work a variable schedule, consistent with school needs
  • Bachelor’s degree in education is preferred
  • Valid First Aid, Adult and Infant CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency 

City and Country School offers a competitive compensation package, commensurate with level of experience. The salary for this position is $25/hr.

Candidates may apply here.

 

Substitute Teacher, Middle/Upper School 

The substitute teacher reports to the applicable Middle/Upper School Division Director and is an integral part of the classroom support team. Subs are called upon based on varying school needs.

Responsibilities

  • Supervising students during class, lunch, and periods of activity
  • Following the lesson plan provided by the teacher
  • Facilitating lessons with various learning materials
  • Promoting good behavior and high-quality engagement
  • Collaborating with lead teachers, assistant teachers, and school administrators to ensure that students are safe
  • Managing the classroom to encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning atmosphere
  • Adapting teaching methods to meet the individual needs of your students
  • Supervising students both inside and outside the classroom This includes the hallways, the playground, and the cafeteria
  • Attending parent-teacher conferences if necessary
  • Meeting each class on-time and ensuring the classroom and work area are clean and tidy
  • Giving details to the teacher about what happened in class
  • Floating throughout the day as needed for coverage
  • Respecting all school policies and regulations at all times 

Requirements

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to lead and instruct students of varying ages
  • Ability to adapt plans to specific classroom needs 
  • Flexibility, critical thinking, and patience-related interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work a variable schedule, consistent with school needs
  • Bachelor’s degree in education is preferred
  • Valid First Aid, Adult and Infant CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency 

City and Country School offers a competitive compensation package, commensurate with level of experience. The salary for this position is $25/hr.

Candidates may apply here.
Technology Associate

The part-time Technology Associate reports to the Director of Technology and is an integral part of the Technology Department. The ideal candidate is insightful, visionary, analytical, and detail-oriented, while being mindful of the importance of building meaningful relationships with the school’s various constituents. 

Responsibilities 

This individual will be a key member of the school’s technology team, reporting to the Director of Technology. The Technology Associate will help support C&C’s technology infrastructure, collaborating with the community to ensure its hardware and systems help bolster learning experiences. The applicant must have a basic knowledge of computer hardware and software. Good customer service skills are required. Experience working with children is desirable. It is essential for applicants to communicate effectively and listen perceptively to teachers, students, administrators, and team members. This job requires a set schedule, but there is flexibility in that schedule as long as the availability is between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The pay range for this position is $26-$28 an hour (19 hours per week). 

Primary Functions

  • Provide technical support to teachers and staff 
  • Install new workstations, laptops, printers, and peripherals, preparing them for use; including recycling dated machines 
  • Provide first-response technical support, including testing and troubleshooting workstations, laptops, printers, and peripherals; escalating response if needed 
  • Install, test and troubleshoot software applications 
  • Assist with Audio/Visual setups as needed 

Skills (Existing Knowledge or Interest in Learning) 

  • Knowledge of the Mac ecosystem – Macs and iPads, 
  • Knowledge of Google Suite ecosystem – GMail, Google Calendar, Drive, Docs 
  • Experience with evaluating devices that need attention, including Chromebook, iPads, Macs, PCs 
  • Basic networking/wifi troubleshooting skills 
  • General audio/visual equipment knowledge and setup experience

Physical Demands

  • Being present and available at school during high-need times, such as the end of the school day and during special events 
  • Ability to climb stairs and move equipment 
  • Ability to occasionally balance, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, squat, grip, and grasp to service equipment and workstations 
  • Ability to lift, carry, and manipulate computer and audio visual equipment 
  • Perform repetitive motions such as typing, moving, manipulating computer equipment 
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally  

City and Country School offers a competitive compensation package, commensurate with level of experience. The salary range for this position is $26/hr –$28/hr. 

Candidates may apply here.

 

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