City and Country School is seeking a temporary 6th grade head teacher to serve as a leave replacement from November 27th, 2023 to June 18th, 2023.

Job Description

Upper School Group Teachers report to the Upper School 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 student’s understandings of social studies. Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. 

Responsibilities

• Encourage lifelong thinking and exploration for students through various avenues for developing and consolidating skills in mathematics, writing, reading, and group problem solving. 
• Develop, revise, and teach 6th grade curriculum
• Collaborate with Specials Teachers, Specialists, and Division Director to find ways to integrate instruction with other curricular subjects, namely social studies and Jobs Program
• 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 ongoing education
• Attend weekly Staff Meetings (Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.) 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, Masters preferred

• Professional field experience is a plus
• Developmental knowledge of and experience with middle school aged children
• Experience developing and revising curriculum with an integrative approach
• Willingness to work in close collaboration with colleagues and children
• Familiarity with project-based, experiential teaching and lesson development
• Commitment to creating a culture of equity and inclusion
• Effective classroom management skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Valid First Aid, Adult and Infant CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Work

City and Country is committed to creating a more just society and community through our DEI work. Employees must be willing participants in supporting this. 

Salary and Benefits

This position has a prorated salary range of $67,000 - $125,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

To Apply

Candidates may apply by emailing karenb@cityandcountry.org.

Please include a cover letter with your application. All applicants’ names will be held in confidence, and no references will be contacted without an applicant’s express permission. 

About City and Country School

City and Country School is an independent, progressive school for children ages 2-13 in Greenwich Village. Children at City and Country develop responsibility and a strong sense of community through group experiences such as block building and work with other open-ended materials in the Lower School, and group jobs in the Middle and Upper School. Through trips, books and opportunities for other first-hand experiences, children learn to ask questions and conduct meaningful research. An underlying respect for children, the group process, and a social-studies driven, interdisciplinary approach are among the hallmarks of our program. 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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