Leave Replacement, Lead Elementary Teacher, Grades K-5

The School at Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The School at Columbia University is seeking an elementary teacher to lead a class of about 20 students within an integrated curriculum. You will engage with families, collaborate on curriculum design, and support a mission focused on differentiation and equity in a diverse setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least two years of full-time K-8 teaching experience; advanced degrees are a plus.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• At least two years of full-time teaching experience in K-8 public, parochial or independent schools beyond student teaching.
• Strong skill sets in literacy, mathematics, social studies, and meeting the social and emotional needs of children.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach a class of about 20 students in an integrated curriculum.
• Commit to the academic and social mission of the school, differentiating to meet diverse needs.
• Collaborate in designing and implementing an integrated curriculum.
• Engage in ongoing communication with parents and caregivers.
• Chaperone overnight and extended grade-level trips to support the teaching team and program.
• Fulfill duties per the school’s Guidebook and code of conduct.
• Keep anecdotal and assessment records to write student reports reflecting growth.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Literacy

Mathematics

Social studies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Salary Details

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Pay Transparency Disclosure The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Details

Posted: 22-Jul-26

Location: New York, New York

Type: Full Time

Salary: $80,680.00 - $99,508.72

Categories: Elementary Teacher

Preferred Education

4 Year Degree

Responsibilities

• Teach a class of about 20 students in the context of an integrated curriculum, possibly with a teaching partner
• Commit to the academic and social mission of the school, which encompasses differentiation to meet the needs of a diverse community
• Collaborate in the design and implementation of an integrated curriculum
• Engage in ongoing communication with parents and caregivers
• Chaperone overnight and/or extended grade-level trips as applicable, in support of the teaching team, student experience, and the academic and advisory program
• Fulfill all duties, responsibilities, and commitments as outlined in the school’s Guidebook and the organization’s code of conduct
• Keep careful anecdotal and assessment records to write accurate, comprehensive student reports that reflect student growth and support their future education
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree or an equivalent degree or educational qualification from an accredited college or university
• At least two years of full-time teaching experience in K-8 public, parochial or independent schools beyond student teaching
• Strong skill sets in literacy, mathematics, social studies, and meeting the social and emotional needs of children
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field
• Familiarity with new technologies
• Knowledge of Spanish

About The School At Columbia University

The School at Columbia University is an independent K-8 school founded in 2003 with the goal of providing an excellent education to a diverse student body. Our intentional school culture embraces shared beliefs across disciplines and grades, which underlie important values expressed through everyday behaviors and visible symbols throughout our community. Collaboration: Encouraging creative problem-solving in dynamic groups where outcomes are not always predictable, but ultimately greater than any individual perspective could envision. Community: Promoting inclusivity, facilitating open communication, and providing clear expectations to all members of the community to ensure a healthy, productive environment, inside and outside the school. Diversity: Reveling in an environment of myriad learning experiences that address important aspects of diversity, including identity development, anti-bias skills, and the idea that difference is better. Innovation: Taking thoughtful risks grounded in current research, putting new technologies to work in classrooms, and always seeking new approaches to learning to provide a meaningful 21st-century education to all students.