History Teacher, Grades 9-12
Greenwich Country Day School, Greenwich, CT, United States
Position Overview
Greenwich Country Day School seeks a
Social Sciences Teacher, Grades 9-12
to start in August 2026. This faculty member will contribute to a strong and diverse Social Sciences program centered on a core structure of
9th Grade Global Studies, 10th Grade American Studies, and more than forty 11th‑ and 12th‑grade and Advanced Social Sciences electives.
Teachers will have the opportunity to participate in thesis advising.
GCDS values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The school offers competitive salaries and benefits, a robust professional development program, up to $5,000 annual tuition assistance for graduate school, transportation support, and housing on campus or nearby.
Responsibilities
Instructional responsibility in content area
Oversight and assessment of the development and progress of each child
Communication with parents, students, and colleagues
Collaborative work with colleagues on grade level, subject area, and interdisciplinary faculty teams
Contribution toward athletic or co‑curricular programming in addition to the classroom role
Diversity is a core value at GCDS; teachers are expected to demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
A minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience with students in this age group, or demonstrated professional competency
Experience with inquiry‑based and/or project‑based learning
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 school
Energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and possessing an inexhaustible sense of humor
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in academic/research field and/or professional experience within your area of practice
Demonstrated capacity and desire to teach across multiple disciplines/subject areas
Experience in and desire to build culture and community with both adults and students
Experience as an academic advisor
Experience advising independent and original student research
Athletic coaching experience
Demonstrated experience in establishing collaborative relationships with external partners/organizations in designing and implementing learning experiences
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Greenwich Country Day School seeks a
Social Sciences Teacher, Grades 9-12
to start in August 2026. This faculty member will contribute to a strong and diverse Social Sciences program centered on a core structure of
9th Grade Global Studies, 10th Grade American Studies, and more than forty 11th‑ and 12th‑grade and Advanced Social Sciences electives.
Teachers will have the opportunity to participate in thesis advising.
GCDS values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The school offers competitive salaries and benefits, a robust professional development program, up to $5,000 annual tuition assistance for graduate school, transportation support, and housing on campus or nearby.
Responsibilities
Instructional responsibility in content area
Oversight and assessment of the development and progress of each child
Communication with parents, students, and colleagues
Collaborative work with colleagues on grade level, subject area, and interdisciplinary faculty teams
Contribution toward athletic or co‑curricular programming in addition to the classroom role
Diversity is a core value at GCDS; teachers are expected to demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
A minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience with students in this age group, or demonstrated professional competency
Experience with inquiry‑based and/or project‑based learning
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 school
Energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and possessing an inexhaustible sense of humor
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in academic/research field and/or professional experience within your area of practice
Demonstrated capacity and desire to teach across multiple disciplines/subject areas
Experience in and desire to build culture and community with both adults and students
Experience as an academic advisor
Experience advising independent and original student research
Athletic coaching experience
Demonstrated experience in establishing collaborative relationships with external partners/organizations in designing and implementing learning experiences
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