Kindergarten Assistant Teacher-Leave Replacement

New Canaan Country School is a co-ed, independent day school for students in Pre-K (ages 3 & 4) through Grade 9 living in Fairfield and Westchester Counties. Our mission is to guide students to reach their intellectual, creative, moral, and physical potential. A talented and devoted faculty engages our students in developmentally appropriate ways, delivering a challenging curriculum that builds intellectual skills and fosters creative and critical thinking. We lead by example and challenge students to fulfill their potential, find their path, and follow their passions, whether in the classroom, on the playing fields, on the stage, or serving the community. About the Kindergarten Assistant Teacher Leave Replacement Position The Kindergarten Assistant Teacher serves as a member of our Early Childhood School faculty. Our Early Childhood teachers are experienced, dynamic and possess a strong sense of pedagogy. They demonstrate a commitment to bringing out the best in each student and ensure that each child is known, seen, loved and valued. Each Kindergarten Assistant teacher works closely with not only the Lead Teacher but the grade level to collaborate on new and existing curricular initiatives in support of student learning and development. The school is seeking an energetic and experienced assistant teacher for a Kindergarten age leave replacement position for the fall (late August- late January) of the 2026-27 year. Responsibilities Lead multi-sensory lessons in the primary curricular areas Attend, participate and contribute at weekly grade level team meetings, Divisional Meetings and Wednesday Professional Development Sessions Support the lead teacher in maintaining a clean and inviting classroom to serve as the child's third teacher Take the lead in the Head teacher's absence Serve on Admission observation teams and participate in admission-related outreach events Continue to grow professionally by attending workshops, conferences, in-service training, and staying up to date on current literature and best practices Requirements Understanding of the social, emotional and academic needs of students and the ability to connect with students at this age level A solid understanding of pedagogy and classroom management skills Ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues to support student growth Relevant experience teaching the age group Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Desired Qualities Is an active steward in helping to create a positive, encouraging, and respectful and culture Demonstrates a true sense of joy in working with students of this age and being in a school environment Is organized, collaborative, flexible, responsive and adaptive Models inquiry, curiosity and risk-taking Is reflective of teaching practice and seeker of feedback Demonstrates cultural competency Is organized and detail-oriented Collaborates with colleagues to construct curriculum, share teaching methods, materials and review assessment data in the service of the children Is responsive to the needs of the children and seeks professional development to upskill as needed to reach all learners