Barat Center Associate Teacher

• Position Type:
  Lower School Faculty/ Early Childhood Teacher (Preschool, PreK and Kindergarten)
• Date Posted:
  9/25/2026
• Date Available:
  
  Immediately

Sacred Heart Greenwich has been empowering girls and young women since 1848 in a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. This mission provides opportunities to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Sacred Heart Greenwich integrates technology into the learning process through enhanced collaboration, exploration, discovery, and creativity.

We aim to form students of faith, intellect, and awareness who will use their gifts to serve others. Relationship and mentoring are at the heart of the student experience, which is grounded in student centered learning, inquiry, problem solving, interdisciplinary connection, collaboration, and an understanding of social justice. Student leadership and well-being are connected to every academic discipline, as all full-time teachers are also grade level advisors.

The school offers a coed program for young children at the Barat Center for Early Childhood Education and then an all-girls experience from K-12 on our 110-acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut. We are proudly part of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools.

We are currently seeking a Barat Center Associate Teacher for the  school year.

Position:
Barat Center Associate Teacher
Reports to:
Head of Lower School
FLSA Status:
Exempt

Barat Center Associate Teachers support Lead Teachers in creating a stimulating, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate educational environment aligned with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education and the philosophy that guides its implementation. This philosophy provides children with opportunities to develop spiritually, cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Barat Center Associate Teachers report to the Head of Lower School and are expected to be in school from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with one day per week extending to 4:30 p.m. for all-school and division‑specific meetings.

• Embrace and effectively communicate the mission, vision, philosophy, and Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart.
• Foster a joyful, nurturing, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment where young children feel safe, supported, and engaged.
• Collaborate effectively with Lead Teachers, faculty, and staff, demonstrating flexibility, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Model the behaviors, values, and attitudes expected of all members of the Sacred Heart community.
• Demonstrate strong organization, attention to detail, time management, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

• Support Barat Center Lead Teachers with classroom preparation, organization, materials, and daily routines.
• Support a positive classroom community using Responsive Classroom strategies and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Work individually and in small groups with students to reinforce and extend classroom learning.
• Assist with student supervision and transitions throughout the day, including arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal, and attend all "Specials" classes (art, music, etc.).
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers to support students' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Attend and actively participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school programs, including assemblies and field trips.
• Participate in the Associate Teacher Mentoring Program, including meetings, observations, and…