Greenwich Country Day School seeks an Assistant Head of Upper Elementary School, Grades 3-5, to start July 1, 2026. The Assistant Head of Upper Elementary School is a key academic and community leader who ensures a developmentally aligned and mission-centered experience for students in Grades 3–5.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in education or a related field
- Successful classroom teaching experience at the elementary level
- Familiarity with Responsive Classroom, restorative practices, and frameworks that support whole-child development
- Experience supporting teacher growth through coaching, mentorship, supervision, or structured feedback processes
- Demonstrated ability to use student data to guide instructional decisions and monitor student progress
- Experience partnering with families in a school setting, with the ability to foster trust and shared purpose
- Strong technology and organizational skills with disciplined follow-through
- Leadership Style & Disposition: A relationship-centered leadership style grounded in care, clarity, and high standards
- High emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate student, faculty, and family needs with empathy and professionalism
- A collaborative, reflective problem-solver who invites perspective and builds shared ownership of solutions
- Visible joy in the life of the school and enthusiasm for working with elementary-aged children and the adults who serve them
- A growth mindset and a steady, optimistic presence
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and generate trust
- A commitment to fostering a learning environment where every student is known, included, challenged, and connected to the Portrait of a Learner
