Job detail
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
NEW CANAAN COUNTRY SCHOOL
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/8/2026
Location
New Canaan, Connecticut
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for delivering high-Caliber instruction across disciplines while cultivating a joyful and inclusive classroom community. They will partner with assistant teachers and colleagues to plan curriculum, assess student growth, and maintain strong relationships with parents.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess relevant experience teaching young children. The role requires the ability to effectively teach core subjects and a commitment to supporting the social, emotional, and academic needs of kindergarten students.
bachelor degreeMentoringCollaborationReading instructionInstructional deliveryCurriculum planningParent communicationChild developmentGrowth mindsetClassroom managementCultural competenceEarly childhood educationSocial-emotional learningDifferentiated instructionStudent assessmentResponsive classroom