Part-Time Barat Center Assistant Teacher- (50% position)

Sacred Heart Greenwich; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greenwich is seeking a Part-Time Barat Center Assistant Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves supporting Lead Teachers, engaging with students, and contributing to a nurturing educational environment. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience with preschool students, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with preschool students.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teachers in classroom preparation and materials.
• Work 1-1 and in small groups with students.
• Substitute as a lead teacher when necessary.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Google Suite

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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 Part-Time (20 hours) Barat Center Assistant Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

Position: Part-Time Barat Center Assistant Teacher

Reports to: Head of Lower School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Barat Center Assistant Teachers support Barat Center Lead Teachers in providing a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment in a way that is in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education and the philosophy that implements it. This philosophy includes providing children opportunities to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. This Part-Time Barat Center Assistant Teacher report to the Head of Lower School and is expected to be in school from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Essential Functions

• Embrace and effectively communicate the mission, vision, and philosophy of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart
• Enthusiastically interact with all members of the SHG school community, exhibiting flexibility in thought and action
• Demonstrate an ability to multitask with attention to detail and organization
• Enthusiastically model and exemplify the behaviors and positive attitudes expected of all members of the SHG community
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all faculty and staff members
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support Barat Center Lead Teachers in the preparation of their classrooms and classroom materials (i.e. organizing materials for the start of school, creating bulletin boards, making copies, etc.)
• Plan and prepare a supportive and caring classroom environment with each Barat Center Lead Teacher so that children can learn and interact positively with one another
• Work 1-1 and in small groups with students to support the lessons taught by the Barat Center Lead Teachers
• Attend specials classes with the students to serve as an additional set of hands during specials classes (i.e. art, music, library, etc.)
• Actively engage in assigned duties: lunch and recess
• Substitute as a lead teacher when the lead teacher is not available (i.e. sick or absent), with an additional half-day stipend
  
  

All Assistant Teachers Are Expected To

• To assume serious collaborative responsibility for the educational environment of the School by conducting themselves at all times in a responsible, ethical, and professional manner
• To be available one week before the opening of School to attend teachers’ meetings, etc., and to be available one week after the Upper School’s graduation to attend teachers’ meetings and complete end-of-year duties
• To participate fully in regular school programs, e.g., committees, assemblies, field trips, etc.
• To assume responsibilities as assigned for the supervision of students, including at times of early dismissal due to inclement weather
• To assist at School functions designated by the Head of School as necessary for the operation of the School, e.g., Back-to-School Night, Open House, Parent/Teacher Conferences, etc. (To note: These duties may sometimes extend beyond the normal hours for school.)
• To maintain high standards for his/her ongoing professional development
• To use technology effectively as part of classroom instruction
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, preferred
• 1-2 years of experience working with preschool students
• Proficient in technology, including Google Suite
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational and planning abilities
• Good interpersonal skills
• Passion for supporting children and young adults, recognizing the important role of educational institutions in their lives, families, and communities
  
  

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.

Application Procedure

Please apply online at https://www.shgreenwich.org/about-us/employment.

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