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City and Country School, nestled in the heart of Greenwich Village, offers a vibrant and supportive environment for educators. As a coeducational independent school catering to children from ages 2 through 8th grade, we foster a culture of responsibility and community from the very start. Our innovative curriculum encourages hands-on learning through group activities like block building and collaborative projects, instilling a sense of curiosity and exploration early on.
Teaching at C&C is a creative process that aims to foster every child's innate curiosity and imagination. Our educators, recognized for their expertise and dedication, engage actively with students, guiding them to ask probing questions and undertake meaningful research. By nurturing imaginative thinking, problem-solving skills, and decision-making abilities, we empower students to delve deeper into their studies and discover new perspectives.
Our commitment to a social-studies driven, interdisciplinary approach ensures that learning is both comprehensive and relevant. We uphold values of respect—for children, the collaborative process, and the diverse communities we serve—which form the bedrock of our educational philosophy.
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.
Current Available Opportunities
| VIIs (Second Grade) Group Teacher |
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City and Country School seeks a VIIs (Second Grade) Group Teacher for the 2025–2026 academic year, beginning in late August 2025.
Lower School Group Teacher reports to the applicable division director and is an integral part of the teaching faculty. The Lower School Group Teacher approaches 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. This is a bargaining unit position.
Responsibilities
- Encourage lifelong thinking and exploration for students through various open-ended materials; blocks, paint, clay, paper, wood, sand, and water
- Develop, revise, and teach lower school curriculum (nursery through second grade)
- Collaborate with Specials Teachers, Specialists, and Division Heads to find ways to integrate instruction with other curricular subjects, namely social studies
- Maintain an equitable and inclusive learning environment
- Communicate effectively and establish strong working partnerships with families, students, colleagues, and administrators
- Write reports and conduct Parent/Teacher conferences
- Provide curriculum updates to Learning Specialists to support ongoing education
- Attend weekly staff meetings
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, Masters preferred
- 3-5 years experience teaching with a progressive approach
- Professional field experience is a plus
- Developmental knowledge of and experience with elementary 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
This position has a salary range of $68,675 - $99,736 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is in-person five days per week at the school’s campus in Manhattan’s West Village.
Candidates may apply on BeyondPay or by clicking here.
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| Substitute Teacher, Lower School |
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The substitute teacher reports to the applicable Lower School Division Director and is an integral part of the classroom support team. Subs are called upon based on varying school needs.
Responsibilities
- Supervising students during class, lunch, and periods of activity
- Following the lesson plan provided by the teacher
- Facilitating lessons with various learning materials
- Promoting good behavior and high-quality engagement
- Collaborating with lead teachers, assistant teachers, and school administrators to ensure that students are safe
- Managing the classroom to encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning atmosphere
- Adapting teaching methods to meet the individual needs of your students
- Supervising students both inside and outside the classroom This includes the hallways, the playground, and the cafeteria
- Attending parent-teacher conferences if necessary
- Meeting each class on-time and ensuring the classroom and work area are clean and tidy
- Giving details to the teacher about what happened in class
- Floating throughout the day as needed for coverage
- Respecting all school policies and regulations at all times
Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lead and instruct students of varying ages
- Ability to adapt plans to specific classroom needs
- Flexibility, critical thinking, and patience-related interpersonal skills
- Ability to work a variable schedule, consistent with school needs
- Bachelor’s degree in education is preferred
- Valid First Aid, Adult and Infant CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency
City and Country School offers a competitive compensation package, commensurate with level of experience. The salary for this position is $25/hr.
Candidates may apply here.
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| Substitute Teacher, Middle/Upper School |
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The substitute teacher reports to the applicable Middle/Upper School Division Director and is an integral part of the classroom support team. Subs are called upon based on varying school needs.
Responsibilities
- Supervising students during class, lunch, and periods of activity
- Following the lesson plan provided by the teacher
- Facilitating lessons with various learning materials
- Promoting good behavior and high-quality engagement
- Collaborating with lead teachers, assistant teachers, and school administrators to ensure that students are safe
- Managing the classroom to encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning atmosphere
- Adapting teaching methods to meet the individual needs of your students
- Supervising students both inside and outside the classroom This includes the hallways, the playground, and the cafeteria
- Attending parent-teacher conferences if necessary
- Meeting each class on-time and ensuring the classroom and work area are clean and tidy
- Giving details to the teacher about what happened in class
- Floating throughout the day as needed for coverage
- Respecting all school policies and regulations at all times
Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lead and instruct students of varying ages
- Ability to adapt plans to specific classroom needs
- Flexibility, critical thinking, and patience-related interpersonal skills
- Ability to work a variable schedule, consistent with school needs
- Bachelor’s degree in education is preferred
- Valid First Aid, Adult and Infant CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency
City and Country School offers a competitive compensation package, commensurate with level of experience. The salary for this position is $25/hr.
Candidates may apply here. |
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