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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
| Middle/Upper School Director |
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City and Country seeks a Middle/Upper School Director for July 2025 to lead programs for children ages eight to 13 (grades three to eight), collaborating with faculty, families, and the community to uphold its progressive mission and values. The next Middle/Upper School Director is expected to collaborate with a forward-thinking and devoted school community and lead the divisions wisely and confidently into the future by embracing current challenges and seizing new opportunities.
Qualified candidates should:
Review the position statement here.
Submit their application materials here.
Application deadline: January 31, 2025
Start date: July 1, 2025
Salary Range: $190,000-$215,000
For inquiries or if you would like to nominate a candidate for this position, please contact Tony Featherston at tfeatherston@RG175.com.
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| Upper School (Grades 6-8) Group Teacher |
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Job Description
City and Country School seeks an Upper School (Grades 6-8) Group Teacher for the 2025–2026 academic year, beginning in late August 2025.
The Upper School Group Teacher reports to the applicable division director and is an integral part of the teaching faculty. The 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.
This is a bargaining unit position.
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 Upper School curriculum (Grades 6 - 8)
- Collaborate with Specials Teachers, Specialists, and Division Heads 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, Masters preferred
- Professional field experience is a plus
- Developmental knowledge of and experience with elementary aged children 11-13
- 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
City and Country School offers a competitive compensation package, commensurate with level of experience, plus benefits. The salary range for this position is $68,675 - $129,093.
Candidates may apply on Beyond Pay or by clicking here.
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| Math Teacher, Grades 3-8 |
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City and Country School, one of the foremost progressive schools in the country, seeks a full-time Math Teacher for Grades 3-8 working with students 8 -13, beginning late August 2025.
The City and Country Math Teacher approaches math instruction with an interdisciplinary approach, finding authentic ways to connect mathematical understandings to students’ social studies. This is a bargaining unit position.
Requirements
- Encourage lifelong mathematical thinking and exploration for students
- Develop, revise, and/or teach third through eighth grade math curriculum
- Provide push-in math support in 3rd-8th grade classrooms and student remediation and/or enrichment
- Collaborate with Group Teachers, Specials Teachers, Director of Curriculum, and Division Heads 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, and administrators
- Write reports and conduct Parent/Teacher conferences
- Write math recommendations for high school applications
- Lead Morning Math Programming provided to Middle School students (Grades 3-5)
- Facilitate Afterschool math homework help (twice/week 3:15-4:00 p.m.)
- Attend weekly Staff Meetings (Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.)
Responsibilities
- Developmental knowledge of and experience with elementary/middle school aged children
- Experience teaching math with a progressive approach
- Willingness to work in close collaboration with colleagues and children
- Experience with constructivist math programs
- Familiarity with project-based, experiential curriculum development and instruction
- Commitment to creating a culture of equity and inclusion
- Effective classroom management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Masters Degree in Education, Math Education, or related field
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 - $129,093 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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| Middle School (Grades 3-5) Group Teacher |
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City and Country School seeks a Middle School (Grades 3-5) Group Teacher for the 2025–2026 academic year, beginning in late August 2025.
The Middle School Group Teacher reports to the applicable division director and is an integral part of the teaching faculty. The Middle 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.
This is a bargaining unit position.
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 Middle School curriculum (Grades 3-5)
- Collaborate with Specials Teachers, Specialists, and Division Heads 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, Masters preferred
- Professional field experience is a plus
- Developmental knowledge of and experience with elementary aged children 8-10
- 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
City and Country School offers a competitive compensation package, commensurate with level of experience, plus benefits. The salary range for this position is $68,675 - $129,093.
Candidates may apply on BeyondPay or by clicking here.
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| Middle School (Grades 3-5) Associate Teacher |
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City and Country School seeks a Middle School Associate Teacher for the 2025–2026 academic year, beginning in late August 2025.
Job Description
The Middle School Associate Teacher reports to the applicable division director and is an integral part of the teaching faculty. The Middle School Associate Teacher partners on 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
- Assist the Group Teacher in encouraging lifelong thinking and exploration for students through various avenues for developing and consolidating skills in mathematics, writing, reading, and group problem solving
- Assists students and teachers across the grade level with curriculum planning, library conferences, field trips, small group and whole group classroom instruction four days per week
- Collaborate with Group Teachers, Specials Teachers, Specialists, and Division Heads to find ways to integrate instruction with other curricular subjects, namely social studies and Jobs programs
- 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
- Attends weekly Staff Meetings (Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.) and monthly Associate Meetings
- Floats between Middle School classrooms, as needed, one day per week
- Manages Morning Yard duties (M-F 8:00-8:30 a.m.) one to two times per week
- Substitutes for cooperating teachers as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Education or related field
- 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
- 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
City and Country School offers a competitive compensation package, commensurate with level of experience, plus benefits. The salary range for this position is $53,572 - $61,299.
Candidates may apply on BeyondPay or by clicking here.
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| Lower School (Age 2 - Grade 2) Group Teacher |
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City and Country School seeks a Lower School Group Teacher (IIs-VIIs) for the 2025–2026 academic year, beginning in late August 2025.
The 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 - $129,093 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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| Buildings and Grounds Carpenter/Handyperson |
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Job Description
The Buildings and Grounds Carpenter/Handyperson is skilled in carpentry, woodworking, and general maintenance tasks for the City and Country School buildings and surrounding property. This employee reports directly to the Buildings and Grounds Foreperson and, ultimately, to the Director of Facilities.
The individual in this role is an integral part of the Buildings and Grounds team and would carry out assignments necessary to construct and maintain structural woodworking machinery and equipment, along with the general maintenance work as described herein. Work is subject to inspection while in progress and is checked upon completion. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 12:00PM-8:00PM, and Saturday, 8:00AM-4:00PM.
The ideal candidate is insightful, visionary, analytical, detail-oriented, and mindful of the importance of building meaningful relationships with the school’s various community members. This is a bargaining unit position.
Responsibilities
- Perform carpentry work involving woodworking, construction, and repairs on school buildings and property
- Operate and maintain woodworking machinery, power tools and equipment
- Construct and repair tables, benches, cabinets, counters, and other wood equipment and furnishing
- Operate hand and power tools in a safe manner
- Assists in other related building trades, such as cleaning, event setup/breakdown, plumbing, painting, and electrical work
- Estimate and record costs and materials needed for various projects and have such materials on hand
- Perform related work as required and as directed
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all safety protocols
Requirements
- Proven knowledge of the practices and procedures involved in the carpentry and building trades, including general building maintenance, lighting, ballast replacement, minor electrical, plumbing, painting, and plastering
- Considerable knowledge of the tools, materials and supplies used in the trade and in their application
- Knowledge of the qualities and uses of various wood
- Ability to build structures such as small sheds, planters, and wood blocks
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and of the proper use of safety devices and practices
- Skilled at interpreting sketches or blueprints to execute tasks
- Be capable of working independently and as part of a team
- Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and community
- Must be able to manage time effectively and handle multiple projects simultaneously
City and Country School offers a competitive compensation package, commensurate with level of experience, plus benefits. The salary range for this position is $32.50–$36.00.
Candidates may apply 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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