Barat Center Associate Teacher

About the role

Sacred Heart Greenwich has been empowering girls and young women since 1848 in a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. This mission provides opportunities to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Sacred Heart Greenwich integrates technology into the learning process through enhanced collaboration, exploration, discovery, and creativity. We aim to form students of faith, intellect, and awareness who will use their gifts to serve others. Relationship and mentoring are at the heart of the student experience, which is grounded in student centered learning, inquiry, problem solving, interdisciplinary connection, collaboration, and an understanding of social justice. Student leadership and well-being are connected to every academic discipline, as all full-time teachers are also grade level advisors. The school offers a coed program for young children at the Barat Center for Early Childhood Education and then an all-girls experience from K-12 on our 110-acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut. We are proudly part of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools. Barat Center Associate Teachers support Lead Teachers in creating a stimulating, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate educational environment aligned with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education and the philosophy that guides its implementation. This philosophy provides children with opportunities to develop spiritually, cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. Barat Center Associate Teachers report to the Head of Lower School and are expected to be in school from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with one day per week extending to 4:30 p.m. for all-school and division-specific meetings. This is a two-year program with the expectation to participate in an Associate Teacher Mentoring Program with the Assistant Head of Lower School and the Lead Teacher(s).

Responsibilities

• Support Barat Center Lead Teachers with classroom preparation, organization, materials, and daily routines.
• Support a positive classroom community using Responsive Classroom strategies and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Work individually and in small groups with students to reinforce and extend classroom learning.
• Assist with student supervision and transitions throughout the day, including arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal, and attend all "Specials" classes (art, music, etc.).
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers to support students' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Attend and actively participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school programs, including assemblies and field trips.
• Participate in the Associate Teacher Mentoring Program, including meetings, observations, and feedback sessions.
• Assist with school events and other duties as assigned by the Head of School. Some responsibilities may extend beyond regular school hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Enrollment in or completion of a Master's program in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field preferred
• 1–2 years of experience working with preschool or elementary-aged children
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and time-management skills
• Flexibility, initiative, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with young children

Pay

The expected base wage/salary for this position is $40,000 annually.

Benefits

• Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with school matching contributions up to 2%
• Paid Time Off: Paid Sick Leave, Paid Personal Time, and Paid Holidays
• Additional Fringe Benefits: Long-Term Disability insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Tuition Remission, Advanced Degree Support, and Free Lunch

Schedule

Barat Center Associate Teachers are expected to be in school from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with one day per week extending to 4:30 p.m. for all-school and division-specific meetings. This is a two-year program with participation in an Associate Teacher Mentoring Program.