Grammar School Science Teacher (Leave Replacement)

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Free breakfast & lunch when school is

8% Retirement contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parking discount

Holiday, sick and personal time

Job summary

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is seeking a Grammar School Science Teacher (Leave Replacement) to join the Science Department and STEM Committee. The position runs from now through late January, with potential extension through the school year.

The role requires guiding students, collaborating on curriculum, and maintaining clear family communication. A Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s preferred, with two years of teaching experience and state certification helpful.

Qualifications

• Belief in and alignment with Columbia Grammar’s core beliefs and educational philosophy
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred
• Responsive Classroom Training is a plus, willingness to take the course is necessary
• Minimum of two years teaching experience
• Valid State Certification is helpful but not required

Responsibilities

• Create, prepare and teach lessons in the designated subject areas in accordance with CGPS curriculum
• Teach curricula and activities to meet academic standards
• Assist with curriculum development with the teaching team and Director
• Design and administer assessments
• Use data to refine curriculum and inform practices
• Maintain anecdotal and assessment records for parent conferences
• Lead differentiated instruction and provide feedback
• Participate in curriculum development and school functions
• Be accountable for mastery of standards
• Maintain communication with families about progress
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Engage in professional development and seek external opportunities
• Demonstrate alignment with CGPS mission and values
• Assume duties and assist with coverage when needed
• Any additional duties as assigned by the Divisional Director

Skills

Proven track-record of high classroom-

Enthusiasm for academic subjects

Self-motivation and team player

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree preferred

Responsive Classroom Training a plus

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

GRAMMAR SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER (LEAVE REPLACEMENT)

The Grammar School Science teacher will teach as a member of the Science Department, the STEM Committee, and the Grammar School Faculty. This is a leave replacement position that will start immediately and end of the semester (late January) but will have the possibility of extending through the end of the school year.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create,prepareand teach lessons in the designated subject areas in accordance with the curriculum of CGPS
• Teach curricula and activities to meet academic standards;
• Assist with developing, reviewing, and updating curriculum in conjunction with Grammar School teaching team and Grammar School Director
• Design and administer assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Maintain anecdotal and assessment records in preparation for parent conferences and report writing.
• Lead differentiated instruction and provide meaningful, individualized feedback and support to students.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, and school-wide functions;
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards;
• Maintain consistent close communication with families about each child’s progress
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Engage in professional development opportunities presented by school and also seek out development from reputable outside organizations
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with CGPS’s mission and values
• Assumes responsibility for assigned duties
• Assists with coverage of classrooms when needed and available
• Any additional duties as assigned by the Grammar School Divisional Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Belief in and alignment with Columbia Grammar’s core beliefs and educational philosophy Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred
• Responsive Classroom Training is a plus, willingness to take the course is necessary
• Minimum of two years teaching experience
• Valid State Certification is helpful but not required

WORK HOURS

• Leave replacement to start immediately and end of the semester (late January) but will have the possibility of extending through the end of the school year.
• Work hours are 7:45 am - 3:15 pm with occasional faculty meetings and/or department meetings through 3:45 pm

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $76,000 - $118,500 annually based on completed degree programs and years of experience. We also offer a warm and supportive culture as well as exceptional benefits including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans with a free medical coverage option for employee only coverage
• Free vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, Parking & Transit
• 8% Annual Employer Contribution to retirement after one year of full time service
• Basic Life Insurance
• Enhanced Short Term Disability Coverage
• Long Term Disability Coverage
• Low cost additional benefits including voluntary life insurance, critical illness coverage and pet insurance
• Additional Aflac policies
• Free breakfast & lunch when school is in session
• Discounted parking
• Generous holiday schedule, sick and personal time

CGPS Mission Statement

CGPS nurtures each student’s unique passions and talents inside and outside the classroom, unifying and inspiring members of its community in a rigorous but relaxed learning environment, preparing them for the finest colleges and instilling in them the confidence, ethical values, and sense of purpose to embrace challenges, to achieve their dreams, and to improve the world.

Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment on the basis of race (including hairstyle), color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage, age, pregnancy, marital/partnership status, immigration or citizenship status, status as a veteran or active military service member status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law (collectively, the “Protected Characteristics”).