Full TimeCurriculum Design Apply by July 4, 2026

Kindergarten Assistant Teacher - Leave Replacement

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Description

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 committees

Requirements

  • Experience working in an Early Childhood setting
  • Strong understanding of child development and learning theories
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • BA or MA in Early Childhood Education or related field
Interested in this position? Submit your application to New Canaan Country School before the deadline.
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DEADLINE: July 4, 2026

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