Social Sciences Fellow, Grades 9-12

greenwichcountrydayschool; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Housing nearby

Job summary

Greenwich Country Day School in Greenwich, CT, seeks a Social Sciences Fellow for Grades 9-12 to join the faculty in August 2027. You will teach History or English and collaborate with mentors and advisors to support student learning.

The role requires a BA, an entrepreneurial mindset, a passion for learning, and excellent communication. You will engage with families, participate in life of the school, and contribute to a diverse, inclusive community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and approach to building a program beyond the current scope.
• Passion for learning and ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community.
• Willingness to take on multiple roles within the division.
• Personal traits: energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and a sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Instructional responsibility for History or English in assigned grade level(s).
• Collaboration with mentor teachers to provide instruction.
• Collaboration with advisors, learning specialist teachers, and school psychologist to understand and support individual students’ learning needs.
• Participation in the oversight of the progress of each child in the subject area.
• Participation in the assessment of all students’ progress in both written and verbal reports.
• Communication with parents.
• Collaboration with colleagues on grade level and interdisciplinary teams, Upper School faculty and staff, and the broader school community.
• Supervision of students during recess, lunch, arrival, and dismissal as requested by the Division Head.
• Significant participation in the life of the school, including coaching, covering classes, advising clubs, etc.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Passion for learning

Excellent written and verbal skills

DEI commitment

Willingness to take on multiple roles

Energetic, creative, flexible, patient

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with a current enrollment of over 1400 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of over 350. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The new High School, established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on Stanwich Road. Founded in 1926, Greenwich Country Day School is a family school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students’ interests and talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose. GCDS is fortunate to have built a large endowment which helps to fund competitive salaries and benefits, a robust professional development program, and up to $5,000 annual tuition assistance for graduate school. GCDS will provide housing on campus or nearby. Greenwich Country Day School seeks a Social Sciences Fellow for Grades 9-12, to start in August 2027.

Responsibilities Include:

• Instructional responsibility for History or English in assigned grade level(s)
• Collaboration with mentor teachers to provide instruction
• Collaboration with advisors, learning specialist teachers, and school psychologist to understand and support individual students’ learning needs
• Participation in the oversight of the progress of each child in the subject area
• Participation in the assessment of all student's progress in both written and verbal reports
• Communication with parents
• Collaboration with colleagues on grade level and interdisciplinary faculty teams, Upper School faculty and staff, and the broader school community
• Supervision of students during recess, lunch, arrival, and dismissal as requested by the Division Head
• Significant participation in the life of the school, including coaching, covering classes as necessary, advising clubs, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
• Entrepreneurial mindset and approach to building a program beyond the current scope
• A passion for learning and the ability to motivate and inspire students
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community
• Willingness to take on multiple roles within the division
• Personal traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of students - must be energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and have an inexhaustible sense of humor