Department: Lower School

FLSA: Exempt

Reports to: Head of Lower School

Schedule: Full time, 7:30a - 3:30p

Designation: Teaching Faculty; 10 months

Travel: Rare

With the recent unification of a local pre-K-5 independent school, Greenhills will open its doors in the fall of 2026 to a lower school campus with the eventual capacity of 150–180 students, bringing the total Greenhills School enrollment to 850–900.

Greenhills seeks dynamic, experienced, passionate, and nurturing educators to join the lower school faculty. Most importantly, Greenhills seeks fellow builders: extraordinary teachers with the capacity and professional experience to help found a lower school that prepares students for entry into our strong and robust 6th grade program on the middle and upper school campus.

POSITION SUMMARY

Greenhills School seeks a warm, resourceful, and highly organized Junior Kindergarten Associate Teacher to provide daily care and support for children ages 4 and 5 at our Lower School which will soon serve approximately 100 students and continue to grow over the coming years.

The Junior Kindergarten Associate Teacher will offer support and supervision of students in a wide array of capacities, including small group or 1:1 instruction per a lead teacher’s direction and relevant lesson plan, as needed. The Associate Teacher may be the primary substitute teacher in the classroom for a day or several days. In all cases, students will need to rely on the Associate Teacher’s compassion, patience and generosity of spirit.

The ideal candidate will be an early career teacher who wants to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting and assisting the lead teacher. Prior training as an early childhood or elementary educator is strongly preferred; however, we also welcome candidates with relevant child-facing experience and the willingness to learn.

As we launch a newly formed elementary school program, there is a one time expectation for lower school teachers to attend an extended set of curricular training, team-building and onboarding days, beginning the second week of August 2026. After this founding year, summer professional development for the faculty at Greenhills School is typically limited to one week prior to the start of classes.

Greenhills School is seeking a diverse mix of talented people who want to join us as student centered educators and role models. We bring joy and good humor to our classrooms, fields, and offices. We work collaboratively as colleagues. We seek and respond to student feedback, and commit to reflective practice and continual growth. We offer an outstanding working environment, excellent benefits, and a joyful, diverse school community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend founding teacher onboarding and curricular training beginning the second week of August 2026.
• Supervise students while maintaining a productive, focused, and joyful early childhood learning environment and being proactive when students need support.
• Provide small-group or one-on-one academic and behavioral support to students as directed by the lead teacher or learning support team.
• Serve as a role model in maintaining appropriate standards of care for students and maintaining healthy boundaries in student and professional relationships.
• Supervise students during classroom transitions, toileting, handwashing, lunch, recess, and rest periods to ensure safety and engagement.
• Help maintain a clean and organized classroom (including regularly sanitizing the classroom and learning materials)
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with every member of the community: students, families, and colleagues alike.
• Attend regular faculty meetings.
• Help with additional duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood / Elementary Education or equivalent training and certification preferred.
• 1-2 years experience working with preschool/Kindergarten aged students/children.
• CPR / First Aid certification (Greenhills School will provide it if needed).
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Comfort giving and receiving feedback.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with a team and to take direction.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support diverse student needs.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, and a growth mindset.
• Committed to supporting and developing a diverse and inclusive community.
• A playful, positive attitude and sense of humor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work is conducted primarily in classrooms in the school.
• Physical agility to frequently lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, stand, walk and reach overhead.
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs.
• Work in person and outdoors.
• Greenhills School property is a tobacco-free environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Fingerprinting Requirement: Because this position involves regular contact with students, all employees are required to undergo fingerprinting and a comprehensive background check as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of this process.

TO APPLY and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A cover letter, resume, and the names of three references (including two supervisory) should be included with your application via this portal Greenhills Employment Portal.

Compensation: Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience and education level, and includes lunch when school is in session. Greenhills provides a comprehensive benefit package, which includes a variety of health insurance offerings, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability offerings, HSA/FSA options, and retirement benefits through TIAA.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

Applicants must be able to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.

Greenhills School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.