To work at GCDS is to be part of a vibrant, inclusive, engaged community—a community that works together to create a joyful learning environment in which both children and adults grow and thrive.
Recently, an overwhelming majority of our faculty and staff selected the word “community” as the word they associate most with Country Day. Members of the GCDS community arrive each day at our beautiful campuses and world-class facilities to inspire and be inspired, collaborate with talented colleagues, and know that creativity and passion are always celebrated.
Expectations are high—to continually learn, grow, adapt, and improve in our respective roles. We provide the professional development and resources to support the achievement of these objectives while realizing a healthy work-life balance. In addition to generous compensation and health and retirement benefits, GCDS offers on-site child care, tuition remission, fitness facilities, and healthy, restaurant-quality lunches.
We invite you to explore our employment opportunities and encourage you to apply if you would like to play a meaningful role in the GCDS community.
"The best aspect of being a member of the faculty at GCDS is that we work as a team—across the entire N-12 continuum— with a unified vision and approach for how to create the most effective and engaging student-centered learning environment."
Opportunities at GCDS
The GCDS co-teacher training program employs college graduates in a one- or two-year placement, facilitating entry into the elementary and early childhood teaching profession. The program offers opportunities to explore all aspects of an elementary classroom, while teaching under the mentorship of a lead teacher and enjoying the benefits of participation in a vibrant cohort.
Classroom experience is supplemented with a professional development program featuring noted guest speakers and a seminar series.
In addition to placement in prekindergarten through grade 3 classroom, co-teachers gain broad professional experience working with multiple age groups through responsibilities that include teaching in the after-school enrichment programs for grades K-5 or coaching athletic teams in grades 6-12.
The Co-Teacher Training Program includes:
- Housing on campus or nearby
- Annual stipend of $30,000 in the first year of the program, $32,000 in the second year
- Medical and dental benefits
- Up to $5,000 annual tuition assistance for graduate school
Greenwich, CT, is within easy commuting distance to numerous graduate programs and New York City.
Greenwich Country Day School (GCDS) aims to build an inclusive, just, and equitable community reflecting the multitude of human identities and perspectives in our world.
GCDS has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion. GCDS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, gender, or any other characteristic.
Benefits
GCDS underwrites 80% of the cost of medical insurance for its employees, who can choose from a menu of plans offered by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Dental and vision plans are also available.
Medical Insurance
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance: Five plans are offered for individuals and families. We offer HMO and Point of Service (POS) plans, with optional Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
- Delta Dental
- EyeMed Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan for healthcare and childcare expenses
- Machine Readable Files Link : This link leads to the machine readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers.
TIAA retirement plan: GCDS contributes up to 12% based on contracted salary
- Up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance for approved graduate and advanced degree programs
- Faculty and staff members who have been employed by GCDS for seven years or more are eligible for generous tuition assistance for their children enrolled in college programs
- Years of service awards for 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service
Generous summer sabbatical opportunities for those employed by GCDS for two or more years
Linda Northup Faculty/Staff Character Award: awarded each year to a faculty or staff member “whose character and kindness as a teacher, friend or role model reflect the qualities that Linda so cherished about GCDS”.
Mitchell Family Faculty Chairs: awarded to faculty demonstrating excellence in the classroom, a spirit of generosity to all, teamwork, innovation, and deep connection with students
Excellence in Teaching Endowed Chairs: awarded to faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching and make an impact on the community
Broadbent Family Fund for Environmental Education Grant: awarded annually to faculty to support environmental learning and awareness.
GCDS is invested in the health and wellbeing of our employees. In addition to the plans described above, we offer the following amenities to all faculty and staff members.
- Usage of fitness centers and sports facilities including indoor gyms, outdoor fields, swimming pools, tennis courts and a skating rink
- Delicious and nutritious lunch is provided on both campuses Monday - Friday with a daily variety of options available. Our kitchen staff is proud to serve freshly made meals with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients and a commitment to sustainability.
- Partially subsidized on-site infant and toddler childcare for children of faculty and staff
- 50% tuition remission is provided for children of full-time faculty and staff
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan for healthcare and childcare expenses
- Summer camp discounts
Daily morning and afternoon shuttle service to Greenwich train station
The Standard Group Term Life and Voluntary Life Coverage
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
All employees are able to access free counseling and referral services to assist in meeting personal, legal, or financial problems.
Meet the Human Resources Team
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
GCDS has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion. GCDS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, gender, or any other characteristic.
