Elementary Math Enrichment Specialist, Grades K - 5th Greenwich Country Day School - 4.5 Greenwich, CT Job Details Part-time 4 hours ago Qualifications School experience Student progress monitoring Family collaboration in education Assessment-driven instruction Math Experience working with children Bachelor's degree Teaching assessments Parent-teacher communication Course design Collaborative teaching Student needs assessment Classroom community building Providing feedback to students Full Job Description Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with a current enrollment of over 1400 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of over 350. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The High School, established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on Stanwich Road. Founded in 1926, Greenwich Country Day School is a family school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students' interests and talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value, along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose. GCDS is fortunate to have built a large endowment which helps to fund competitive salaries and benefits, a robust professional development program, and reimbursement for graduate school tuition. GCDS offers a substantial need-based financial aid program to support students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds. Greenwich Country Day School seeks an Elementary Math Enrichment Specialist, Grade s Kindergarten - 5th, to start in January 2026. Successful candidates will possess content and pedagogical expertise, a dedication to collaboration, and a creative and flexible approach to curriculum design and instruction. Each GCDS faculty member is expected to demonstrate ability in the following areas:

Pedagogical Strategy & Design:

Implements GCDS Design Principles, backward design, and diverse pedagogical tools to create relevant, authentic learning experiences and foster student engagement.

Student Support & Assessment:

Sets high expectations, supports social, emotional, and academic needs, provides timely feedback, and uses varied formative and summative assessments to measure progress.

Community & Collaboration:

Fosters an inclusive culture of mutual respect, communicates effectively with families, and showcases student work within the community.

Responsibilities Include:

4th & 5th Grade Enrichment (6th Math Block)

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday, 10:30-11:15 AM (45 mins) UES Tiger Time (Mon-Thu, 3:00-4:00 PM) Math Challenge Group (puzzles, games, logic enrichment) Competitive math (Grades 1-3) Mentoring & Buddy Programs Oversee peer mentoring between MS/US and LES/UES Manage UES/LES Math Buddies program K-3

Boost Cohorts Morning Cohort:

Monday-Thursday, 8:00

AM Afternoon Cohort:

Tuesday & Thursday, 3:20-3:50 PM Co-Teaching & Classroom Support (LES/UES Homeroom Math) 1st

Grade:

Stern (support), Fineman & Amado (enrichment) 2nd

Grade:

Warren (enrichment), Amaro (support) 3rd

Grade:

Punterreri (support), Newport (mixed levels) 4th

Grade:

Lehn (support), Carter (largest cohort) "Just-in-Time" Small Group Interventions Playful, informal math Pop-up math Math playground Weekly divisional challenges ending in a student colloquium Math Lab Rotating class visits Math menu Selected math challenges Building Thinking Classroom tasks Drop-in math Space classes can be used for collaborative work Math art Math tool lending library Additional Academic Responsibilities Testing Accommodations Support Weekly School-Wide Math Challenge & Rotating Math Lab Semester Mini Math Colloquium (culminating community showcase)

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience with children of this age Strong background in mathematical knowledge; including pedagogical content, and a wide range of instructional strategies Expertise in using and helping others use effective instructional and assessment practices that are informed by knowledge of mathematical learning trajectories Experience with inquiry-based learning 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 Personal traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of children - must be energetic, creative, flexible, and patient

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in the field Specific experience with Illustrative Mathematics (IM) Expertise in planning for and implementing problem-based teaching and learning Demonstrated experience in establishing collaborative relationships with external partners/organizations in the design and implementation of learning experiences Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a cover letter and resume to: Raquel Salcedo, Director of Recruiting & Talent 5FqsjW27Ij