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Lower School Science Teacher
Fairfield Country Day School, a school for boys in Kindergarten through grade 9, seeks applicants for the position of Lower School Science teacher for grades K-5. Candidates should have a passion for teaching, a desire for collaboration, and experience with elementary school-aged children.
The successful candidate will possess a high level of energy and flexibility and a growth-oriented mindset. She or he will be able to inspire and empower students to learn; collaborate and engage positively with students and colleagues; possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; and commit to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. The role includes stewardship of the Da Vinci lab and outdoor learning spaces.
The successful candidate will possess a high level of energy and flexibility and a growth-oriented mindset. She or he will be able to inspire and empower students to learn; collaborate and engage positively with students and colleagues; possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; and commit to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. The role includes stewardship of the Da Vinci lab and outdoor learning spaces.
Responsibilities:
- Design and teach engaging, innovative, and developmentally appropriate science lessons for grades K–5.
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom culture that supports curiosity, risk-taking, and problem-solving.
- Incorporate hands-on experiments, outdoor exploration, and project-based learning experiences for each grade level.
- Differentiate instruction to support varied learning styles, abilities, and interests, ensuring that every student feels successful and challenged.
- Collaborate with grade-level teachers to connect science to interdisciplinary projects and school-wide themes.
- Manage classroom materials, lab equipment, and safety protocols.
- Communicate effectively and regularly with families regarding student progress and classroom experiences.
- Participate in professional learning, faculty meetings, and community events.
- Bachelor’s degree in Science Education, Elementary Education, or a related field
- Experience teaching science in elementary grades.
- Deep understanding of inquiry-based and experiential learning approaches.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Passion for inspiring young learners to see themselves as scientists and problem solvers.
- Experience developing cross-curricular or project-based units.
- Creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm for working in a collaborative school environment
Fairfield Country Day School prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
TO APPLY:
Please send a resume and cover letter specific to our school and the position to Head of Lower School, Lisa Stern. Lisa.A.Stern@fairfieldcountryday.org
Fairfield Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, all-boys day school in Fairfield, Connecticut.
FCDS admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
FCDS admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
FCDS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.