Career Seekers | City and Country School, New York

Career Seekers | City and Country School, New York

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

Upper School Group Teacher (XIs)

Job Description

Upper School Group Teachers report to the applicable Division Director and are an integral part of the teaching faculty. Upper School Group Teachers approach instruction with an interdisciplinary approach, finding authentic ways to connect course materials to students’ understandings of social studies. Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow within and beyond the curricular content. This is a one-year, leave replacement.

Responsibilities

  • Encourage lifelong critical thinking and exploration
  • Develop, revise, and teach XIs social studies curriculum 
  • Collaborate with Specials Teachers, Learning Specialists, and Administrators to find ways to integrate instruction across subjects, with namely social studies and the Jobs Program 
  • Create and maintain an equitable and inclusive learning environment 
  • Communicate effectively and establish strong working partnerships with families, students, colleagues, outside service providers, and administrators 
  • Write reports and conduct parent/teacher conferences 
  • Provide curriculum updates to Learning Specialists to support student growth and ongoing education 
  • Chaperone overnight and/or extended grade-level trips and events, as applicable
  • Attend weekly Staff Meetings (Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.) 
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Masters degree in Education or related field
  • At least 3 years of lead teaching experience, in applicable grade level a plus 
  • Developmental knowledge of and experience with applicable age group
  • Experience developing and revising curriculum with an integrative approach 
  • Familiarity with inquiry and research-based instruction, experiential teaching, and lesson development
  • Willingness to work in close collaboration with colleagues, and children, and parents 
  • Commitment to creating a culture of equity and inclusion in the classroom and throughout the school community
  • Effective and responsive classroom management skills 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

City and Country School offers a competitive compensation package, commensurate with level of experience and qualifications plus benefits.  This position has a salary range of 74,295 - 91,422 per year.  This full-time bargaining unit position is in-person five days per week at the school’s campus in Manhattan’s West Village.

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.

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Part Time Lower School Associate Teacher (IIs-IIIs)

Job Description

The Part-Time Lower School Associate Teacher reports to the applicable Division Director and is an integral part of the teaching faculty. The part-time Lower School Associate Teacher partners on instruction with an interdisciplinary approach, finding authentic ways to connect course materials to students’ understandings. Our teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Group Teacher in encouraging lifelong thinking and exploration for students through various open-ended materials: blocks, paint, clay, paper, wood, sand, and water.
  • Assist the Group Teacher in developing, revising, and teaching of Lower School curriculum (Nursery through Second Grade).
  • Collaborate with Group Teacher, the Student Support Team, Specialists, and Division Director to find ways to integrate instruction with other curricular subjects, namely social studies.
  • Assist the Group Teacher in maintaining an equitable and inclusive learning environment.
  • Communicate effectively and establish strong working partnerships with families, students, colleagues, and administrators.
  • Assist the Group Teacher in writing reports and conducting Parent/Teacher conferences.
  • Weekly Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-1:00 p.m., plus Wed. 1:00-3:30 p.m. prep and meeting time
  • Attend weekly Staff Meetings, Wed. 3:30-5:30 p.m.
  • Attend twice-monthly Associate Meetings Tues. 8:00-8:30 a.m.
  • Substitute for cooperating teachers as needed.

Requirements

  • Experience working with young children, 2 years - 3 years old
  • Desire for professional development and interest in pursuing a teaching career
  • Developmental knowledge of and experience with early childhood age children
  • An associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
  • Willingness to work in close collaboration with colleagues and children
  • Familiarity with integrated, experiential, progressive education
  • Commitment to creating a culture of equity and inclusion
  • Effective classroom management skills
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

This position has a salary range of $32,626 - $35,449 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.  This part-time (27 hours/ week) bargaining unit position is in-person five days per week at the school’s campus in Manhattan’s West Village.

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.

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Substitute Teacher - Lower School

Job Description

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 is a plus

The salary for this position is $25/hr.  

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.

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