Career Seekers | City and Country School, New York

Job Description

City and Country School seeks a Vs (Kindergarten) Associate Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The Lower School Associate Teacher reports to the Lower School Director and is an integral part of the teaching faculty. This position partners on instruction with an interdisciplinary approach, finding authentic ways to connect course materials to students’ understandings. Our teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Group Teacher in encouraging lifelong thinking and exploration for students through various open-ended materials: blocks, paint, clay, paper, wood, sand, and water.
• Assist the Group Teacher in developing, revising, and teaching of Lower School curriculum (Nursery through Second Grade).
• Collaborate with Group Teacher, the Student Support Team, Specialists, and Division Directors to find ways to integrate instruction with other curricular subjects, namely social studies.
• Assist the Group Teacher in maintaining an equitable and inclusive learning environment.
• Communicate effectively and establish strong working partnerships with families, students, colleagues, and administrators.
• Assist the Group Teacher in writing reports and conducting Parent/Teacher conferences.
• Assist the Group Teacher in providing curriculum updates to Learning Specialists in supporting ongoing education.
• Attend weekly Staff Meetings and bi-weekly Associate Meetings.

Requirements

• Desire for professional development and interest in pursuing a teaching career
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Education, or pursuing a Master’s degree in Education
• Prior teaching experience and/or professional field experience is a plus
• Developmental knowledge of and experience with elementary age children
• Willingness to work in close collaboration with colleagues and children
• Familiarity with integrated, experiential, progressive education
• Experience developing and revising curriculum with an integrative approach
• Commitment to creating a culture of equity and inclusion
• Effective classroom management skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

This position has a salary range of $53,572 - $58,208 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.  This full-time bargaining unit position is in-person five days per week at the school’s campus in Manhattan’s West Village.

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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Job Description

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 is a plus

The salary for this position is $25/hr.  

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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Job Description

The Print Shop Associate reports to the M/US Division Director and is an integral part of the C&C print shop program. The children learn how to do letter-press typesetting and print school forms, stationery, holiday cards, and more. The XIs Print Shop Associate works closely with the XIs teachers, finding authentic ways to connect printing understandings to students’ social studies. Our teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow.

This position is paid hourly and is approximately 8 hours per week, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.  Monday - Thursday, excluding holidays and days off from school.

Responsibilities:

• Provides instruction to the XIs on how to run the print shop and how to master the intricate workings of the two 1890s Chandler Price Treadle printing presses
• Collaborate with XIs teachers to monitor and report general maintenance needs of print shop and printing presses (supply levels, machine maintenance) 
• Create lessons for students to build upon their current skill sets and grow their knowledge of printing processes
• Support the service the XI’s job provides to the community (Attendance cards, Pop Up Sales, Special Orders, etc.)
• Enforce print shop safety and best practices in and around the print shop

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with typesetting and linocut printing

City and Country School offers a competitive compensation package, commensurate with level of experience and qualifications, with an hourly rate of $40-$47.  This part-time bargaining unit position is in-person four days per week at the school’s campus in Manhattan’s West Village.

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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Job Description

The Floating Teacher or “Floater” reports to the applicable Division Director and is an integral part of the classroom support team. They assist group and associate teachers at all levels in fostering child mental, cognitive, academic, language, and physical growth as well as assist in curriculum development. Floaters are allocated to varying classrooms where a variety of needs present themselves, and the job varies consistent with necessity.

Responsibilities:

● Assist the Group Teacher in encouraging lifelong thinking and exploration for students through   various open-ended materials; blocks, paint, clay, paper, wood, sand, and water. 

● Assist the Group Teacher in developing, revising, and teaching of school curriculum. 

● Collaborate with Group Teachers, Specials Teachers, Specialists, and Division Heads to find ways to integrate instruction with other curricular subjects, namely social studies. 

● Assist the Group Teacher in maintaining an equitable and inclusive learning environment. 

● Communicate effectively and establish strong working partnerships with families, students, colleagues, and administrators. 

● Assist the Group Teacher in providing curriculum updates to Learning Specialists in supporting ongoing education as needed. 

● Assist the Group Teacher in teacher-led activities and lessons, and models outstanding professional behavior. 

● Support morning and afterschool programming as assigned. 

● Attend weekly Staff Meetings. 

Requirements

● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Education or related field, Master’s degree preferred 

● Prior teaching experience and/or 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 

● Willingness to work in different groups and levels of the school as needed 

● 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)

This position has a salary range of $54,376 - $59,081 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.  This full-time bargaining unit position is in-person five days per week at the school’s campus in Manhattan’s West Village.

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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