Barat Center Associate Teacher

Sacred Heart Greenwich; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) plan with school matching up to

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Personal Time

Paid Holidays

Long-Term Disability insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

Tuition Remission

Advanced Degree Support

Free Lunch

Job summary

Sacred Heart Greenwich seeks a Barat Center Associate Teacher to support Lead Teachers in creating a nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom aligned with Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria.

You will help develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth while collaborating with staff and attending school programs. The two-year mentoring program provides professional growth through leadership and observation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Enrollment in or completion of a Master's program in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field preferred.
• 12 years of experience working with preschool or elementary-aged children.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and time-management skills.
• Flexibility, initiative, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Support Barat Center Lead Teachers with classroom preparation, organization, materials, and daily routines.
• Support a positive classroom community using Responsive Classroom strategies and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Work individually and in small groups with students to reinforce and extend classroom learning.
• Assist with student supervision and transitions throughout the day, including arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal, and attend all Special classes.
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers to support students' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Attend and actively participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school programs, including assemblies and field trips.
• Participate in the Associate Teacher Mentoring Program, including meetings, observations, and feedback sessions.
• Assist with school events and other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Time management

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's program in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Sacred Heart Greenwich has been empowering girls and young women since 1848 in a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. This mission provides opportunities to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Sacred Heart Greenwich integrates technology into the learning process through enhanced collaboration, exploration, discovery, and creativity.

We aim to form students of faith, intellect, and awareness who will use their gifts to serve others. Relationship and mentoring are at the heart of the student experience, which is grounded in student centered learning, inquiry, problem solving, interdisciplinary connection, collaboration, and an understanding of social justice. Student leadership and well-being are connected to every academic discipline, as all full-time teachers are also grade level advisors.

The school offers a coed program for young children at the Barat Center for Early Childhood Education and then an all-girls experience from K-12 on our 110-acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut. We are proudly part of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools.

We are currently seeking a Barat Center Associate Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Position: Barat Center Associate Teacher

Reports to: Head of Lower School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Barat Center Associate Teachers support Lead Teachers in creating a stimulating, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate educational environment aligned with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education and the philosophy that guides its implementation. This philosophy provides children with opportunities to develop spiritually, cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically.

This is a two-year program with the expectation to participate in an Associate Teacher Mentoring Program with the Assistant Head of Lower School and the Lead Teacher(s).

Essential Functions

• Embrace and effectively communicate the mission, vision, philosophy, and Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart.
• Foster a joyful, nurturing, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment where young children feel safe, supported, and engaged.
• Collaborate effectively with Lead Teachers, faculty, and staff, demonstrating flexibility, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Model the behaviors, values, and attitudes expected of all members of the Sacred Heart community.
• Demonstrate strong organization, attention to detail, time management, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support Barat Center Lead Teachers with classroom preparation, organization, materials, and daily routines.
• Support a positive classroom community using Responsive Classroom strategies and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Work individually and in small groups with students to reinforce and extend classroom learning.
• Assist with student supervision and transitions throughout the day, including arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal, and attend all "Specials" classes (art, music, etc.).
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers to support students' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Attend and actively participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school programs, including assemblies and field trips.
• Participate in the Associate Teacher Mentoring Program, including meetings, observations, and feedback sessions.
• Assist with school events and other duties as assigned by the Head of School. Some responsibilities may extend beyond regular school hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Enrollment in or completion of a Master's program in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field preferred.
• 12 years of experience working with preschool or elementary-aged children.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and time-management skills.
• Flexibility, initiative, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with young children.

Compensation

The expected base wage/salary for this position is $40,000 annually.

Benefits

• Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with school matching contributions up to 2%.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Sick Leave, Paid Personal Time, and Paid Holidays.
• Additional Fringe Benefits: Long-Term Disability insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Tuition Remission, Advanced Degree Support, and Free Lunch.

As members of the international network of Sacred Heart schools, we are committed to attracting and retaining faculty with a passion for teaching who demonstrate an active faith, practice a deep respect for intellectual values, promote social awareness, build community, and value personal growth and responsibility. We seek faculty who are committed to all-girl education and who will draw upon current research to maximize student learning. Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the diversity of our community.