New Canaan Country School, a Pre-K through Grade 9 co-ed, independent day school, serves approximately 570 students from diverse backgrounds living in 18 different towns/cities across Fairfield and Westchester counties.
Our mission is to create an active, joyful learning environment where children are challenged to think deeply, question confidently, and act generously so that they may lead lives of impact and purpose.
We believe that childhood is in itself an integral part of life to be lived fully and happily. 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.
The Apprentice Teacher Training Program at New Canaan Country School provides 'on the job' training for individuals interested in becoming elementary and middle school teachers.
The Lower School Science Apprentice works directly alongside the lead Lower School science teacher, and together, they provide instruction to students in grades 1-4.
On Wednesday afternoons, apprentices attend faculty meetings and participate in seminars that address a variety of topics in teaching and education.
This program is uniquely designed to give beginning teachers the experience and training they need to go out and lead classrooms of their own.
Country School is a leader in teacher training with nearly 1,000 apprentices coming through the program since 1952.
We welcome anyone interested in science who is thinking of pursuing a career in education to apply.
