Lower School Assistant Teacher

North Shore Country Day, a progressive, academically rigorous, co-ed, JK-12 independent school near Chicago, seeks candidates for a lower school assistant teacher opening for the 2026-2027 academic year. 

Candidates should be at the start of their teaching career and have a desire to support, work collaboratively with and be mentored by experienced educators.  Additionally, we seek candidates who have a demonstrable passion for the development of lower school age students as individuals and learners. A bachelor’s degree is required. North Shore is eager to consider applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities. 

The role will include assisting in homerooms (instructional areas include literacy, mathematics, and social studies as well as the social/emotional curriculum) and supporting the work of the lead teachers and the broader school community through other responsibilities such as covering recess and lunch duties and assisting with the transition of students to our after-care program.

NSCD offers competitive salaries that are commensurate with experience. Additionally, North Shore provides an excellent employee benefits program, including health and retirement benefits. For more information about North Shore Country Day and the opportunities available to our faculty, please visit www.nscds.org/careers. We are fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body. 

Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter specific to the role at NSCD, a resume, an educational philosophy statement, and a list of professional references.

North Shore Country Day is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and abilities. North Shore does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.