Elementary Math Enrichment Specialist, Grades K - 5th

​ Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with a current enrollment of over 1400 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of over 350. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The High School, established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on Stanwich Road. Founded in 1926, Greenwich Country Day School is a family school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students’ interests and talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value, along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose.

GCDS is fortunate to have built a large endowment which helps to fund competitive salaries and benefits,  a robust professional development program, and reimbursement for graduate school tuition. GCDS offers a substantial need-based financial aid program to support students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds. 

Greenwich Country Day School seeks an Elementary Math Enrichment Specialist, Grade s Kindergarten - 5th, to start in January 2026. Successful candidates will possess content and pedagogical expertise, a dedication to collaboration, and a creative and flexible approach to curriculum design and instruction. 

Each GCDS faculty member is expected to demonstrate ability in the following areas:

• Pedagogical Strategy & Design: Implements GCDS Design Principles, backward design, and diverse pedagogical tools to create relevant, authentic learning experiences and foster student engagement.
• Student Support & Assessment: Sets high expectations, supports social, emotional, and academic needs, provides timely feedback, and uses varied formative and summative assessments to measure progress.
• Community & Collaboration: Fosters an inclusive culture of mutual respect, communicates effectively with families, and showcases student work within the community.

Responsibilities Include:

4th & 5th Grade Enrichment (6th Math Block)

• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 10:30–11:15 AM (45 mins)

UES Tiger Time (Mon–Thu, 3:00–4:00 PM)

• Math Challenge Group (puzzles, games, logic enrichment)
• Competitive math (Grades 1–3)

Mentoring & Buddy Programs

• Oversee peer mentoring between MS/US and LES/UES
• Manage UES/LES Math Buddies program

K–3 Boost Cohorts

• Morning Cohort: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM
• Afternoon Cohort: Tuesday & Thursday, 3:20–3:50 PM

Co-Teaching & Classroom Support (LES/UES Homeroom Math)

• 1st Grade: Stern (support), Fineman & Amado (enrichment)
• 2nd Grade: Warren (enrichment), Amaro (support)
• 3rd Grade: Punterreri (support), Newport (mixed levels)
• 4th Grade: Lehn (support), Carter (largest cohort)
• “Just-in-Time” Small Group Interventions

Playful, informal math

• Pop-up math
• Math playground
• Weekly divisional challenges ending in a student colloquium

Math Lab

• Rotating class visits
  • Math menu
  • Selected math challenges
  • Building Thinking Classroom tasks

• Drop-in math
  • Space classes can be used for collaborative work

• Math art

• Math tool lending library

Additional Academic Responsibilities

○ Testing Accommodations Support

○ Weekly School-Wide Math Challenge & Rotating Math Lab

○ Semester Mini Math Colloquium (culminating community showcase)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience with children of this age
• Strong background in mathematical knowledge; including  pedagogical content, and a wide range of instructional strategies
• Expertise in using and helping others use effective instructional and assessment practices that are informed by knowledge of mathematical learning trajectories
• Experience with inquiry-based learning 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 - must be energetic, creative, flexible, and patient

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in the field
• Specific experience with Illustrative Mathematics (IM)
• Expertise in planning for and implementing problem-based teaching and learning
• 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 submit a cover letter and resume to:

Raquel Salcedo, Director of Recruiting & Talent

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