Grammar School STEM Teacher

Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 118,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans

8% Annual Employer Contribution to retirement

Free breakfast & lunch when school is in session

Generous holiday schedule, sick and personal time

Job summary

Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School in New York seeks an innovative Grammar School STEM Teacher to inspire K-5 students. This position emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning in science and MakerTech classes. Responsibilities include guiding scientific practices, developing a collaborative classroom environment, and fostering relationships with families. The salary range is $76,000 - $118,500, with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in elementary STEM teaching is required.
• Knowledge of the Next Generation Science Standards is essential.
• Experience with design processes like Design Thinking is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Guide students in scientific practices and inquiry-based learning.
• Create a collaborative and safe classroom environment.
• Utilize assessments to measure student progress.

Skills

Excellence in elementary STEM teaching

Knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards

Experience with design processes

Experience maintaining a science lab and maker space

Intellectual curiosity and commitment to professional learning

Effective communication skills

Experience building trust with colleagues

Education

BA/BS degree in elementary education

Concentration in elementary science

Responsive Classroom Training

Job description

Grammar School STEM Teacher

CGPS seeks a dynamic and creative Grammar School STEM Teacher to foster a love of learning and innovation in our K-5 students. As a member of the STEM Department and the Grammar School Faculty, the teacher is responsible for teaching a combination of science and MakerTech classes. The ideal candidate is skilled at facilitating hands‑on, inquiry‑based learning that empowers students to act as young scientists, engineers, and makers.

Using both teacher‑created and Project Lead the Way units, the candidate will plan and teach intellectually engaging lessons that integrate science, technology, and engineering design across the curriculum. Educators must be certified by Project Lead the Way to teach the elementary units; CGPS will pay all associated costs for the required training.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Scientific Practices: Guide students in asking questions, developing models, planning investigations, analyzing data, and crafting evidence‑based explanations.
• Technology and Design Practices: Guide students in developing creative problem‑solving skills through hands‑on projects in fabrication, media production, programming, and robotics.
• Classroom Environment: Create a safe, curiosity‑driven, and collaborative setting that encourages investigation and active problem‑solving.
• Assessment: Utilize formative and summative assessments to measure student progress in both content understanding, scientific practices, and technology concepts and skills.
• Showcase Student Work: Plan and execute family science/MakerTech shares for students to present their learning and projects.
• Curriculum Development: Collaborate with the GS STEM Department Head and department colleagues on instructional practices and curriculum development and refinement.
• Communication: Maintain consistent, articulate communication with families regarding each child's progress through anecdotal records, reports, and conferences.
• Professionalism: Participate in faculty meetings, school‑wide functions, and assigned duties as required.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated excellence in elementary STEM teaching
• Knowledge of the Next Generation Science Standards
• Experience with using a design process (Design Thinking or other)
• Experience developing and maintaining a science lab and maker space
• An intellectual curiosity, an aptitude for learning, and a commitment to ongoing professional learning
• Effective communicator; ability to communicate articulately (verbal and written) with the community
• Successful experience building relational trust with colleagues and modeling collaboration focused on student success

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in elementary education, concentration in elementary science is a plus
• Responsive Classroom Training is a plus; willingness to take the course is necessary

Work Hours

• 7:45 am - 3:30 pm Monday through Friday
• Weekly faculty and department meetings until 4:30 pm

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $76,000 - $118,500 annually based on completed degree programs and years of experience.

Benefits

• 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

Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions including hiring, transferring, and promotions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation and national origin, alienage, age, pregnancy, marital/partnership status, citizenship, military status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, genetic predisposition, status of domestic violence, or any other characteristic or status protected by law.