Beginners-Grade 2 Math Specialist

New Canaan Country School is a co-ed, independent day school for students in Pre-K 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. 

Our teachers support the educational mission of the school as well as its core values of community, courage, curiosity and kindness. A strong teacher presence and low student-teacher ratio help usher children through these critical formative years. Our Early Childhood program serves Beginners (age 3) through Kindergarten, while our Lower School serves Grades 1-4.  The Beginners-Grade 2 Math Specialist bridges these programs.  The school is seeking an experienced, highly organized and dynamic educator to take on this role. This position’s focus is on pedagogical excellence, ensuring effective differentiation of instruction, coaching and supporting teachers, and teaching groups of children in Beginners through 2nd Grade. 

Responsibilities

• Partner with and support Beginners - Grade 2 teachers regarding mathematics curriculum implementation and day-to-day instruction, with a focus on best practices and differentiation
• Serve in a coaching role of Lead Teachers through observation and feedback loop structures
• Serve on the Early Childhood/Lower School Learning Resources Team to help drive strategic vision and ensure continuity of student experience and program, with a focus on students in Beginners-2nd Grade
• Partner with the Grade 3-5 Math Specialist to ensure a smooth and cohesive transition of math instruction and experience from grade to grade, with a particular focus as students move from the Early Childhood to Lower School program.
• Partner with other program leaders to ensure a thoughtful and meaningful scope and sequence of the math curriculum from PreK-Grade 9
• Design, source, and implement professional development to support pedagogical excellence in mathematics across grade levels
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding individual student progress as well as the overall philosophy and approach of math instruction at Country School
• Administer assessments for both current and prospective students  
• Host special math events for parents/guardians & students to highlight the curriculum

Job Requirements

• Strong background in mathematical curricula, pedagogical content, and best practices in instruction for young children
• An innovative and flexible approach to teaching mathematics to ensure effective differentiation for all students
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple constituencies, including colleagues, parents/guardians, and students
• Strongly developed and highly effective organizational skills 
• Background in curriculum design 
• Finds joy in working with young children 

Competencies

• Is collaborative
• Communicates well in writing and verbally
• Is highly organized and detail-oriented 
• Has effective time management skills 
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth
• Demonstrates cultural competency
• Is facile with digital technologies