Middle School History Teacher, Grades 6-8

About the School

Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co‑educational day school with enrollment of over 1,400 students in grades N‑12 and a faculty and staff of over 350. The Old Church Road campus serves grades N‑8, while the new High School (9‑12) opened in 2019 on the Stanwich Road campus. Founded in 1926, GCDS encourages innovative teaching, fosters a love of learning, challenges and inspires students toward academic excellence, and cultivates their interests and talents beyond the classroom.

The school values purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, emphasizing character, creativity, and a sense of personal worth, along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders with a strong sense of purpose.

GCDS has a large endowment that supports competitive salaries, benefits, a robust professional development program, and tuition reimbursement for graduate study. A substantial need‑based financial aid program supports students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Greenwich Country Day School seeks a Middle School History Teacher, Grades 6‑8, to start in August 2026. Successful candidates will possess content and pedagogical expertise in the Humanities, a dedication to collaboration, and a creative and flexible approach to curriculum design and instruction. Interdisciplinary proficiency is highly desirable, and preference will be given to those who can teach both History and English.

Diversity is a core value didates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion are encouraged to apply. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are especially welcome. GCDS offers transportation support and accommodations as needed, along with an introduction to the local area for candidates traveling from outside the region for on‑campus interviews.

• Instructional responsibility in content area
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with the middle school history curriculum, fostering a deep understanding of historical events and concepts among students.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Assess student progress regularly through summative and formative assessments and projects, providing timely and constructive feedback to both students and parents.
• Integrate technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance learning experiences and make history come alive for students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the development of the overall history program, participate in professional development opportunities, and actively engage in school‑wide initiatives.
• Facilitate student‑led discussions based on a Harkness model.
• Assess all students’ progress in both written and verbal reports.
• Communicate with parents.
• Collaborate with colleagues on grade‑level, departmental, interdisciplinary faculty teams, Middle School faculty and staff, and the broader school community.
• Supervise lunch table daily.
• Serve as an advisor for 6‑12 students.
• Contribute toward athletic and/or co‑curricular programming, as assigned, in addition to classroom role (coach two seasons).
• Participate in the development of students outside their classrooms in typical middle school social situations, like recess, the hallways, and community meetings.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience with students in this age group, or demonstrated professional competency
• Experience with inquiry‑based 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 — energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and with an inexhaustible sense of humor

• Advanced degree in an academic/research field and/or professional experience within your area of practice
• Demonstrated capacity and desire to teach across multiple disciplines/subject areas
• Experience in and desire to build culture and community with both adults and students
• Experience as an academic advisor
• Athletic coaching experience
• 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 send a cover letter and resume to:

Raquel Salcedo, Director of Recruiting & Talent