Prep (High) School History Teacher

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is seeking a full-time History Teacher for grades 9 and 10. This role involves teaching, curriculum planning, and providing individualized student support in a supportive educational environment. Candidates should hold an M.A. in History and ideally have teaching experience at the high school level.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans

8% Annual Employer Contribution to retirement

Free breakfast & lunch when school is in session

Discounted parking

Generous holiday schedule, sick and personal time

Qualifications

• Preferred M.A. in History or related discipline.
• Two years teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to manage hybrid and remote learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach two sections of 9th and 10th grade history.
• Plan curriculum with grade-level cohort.
• Provide feedback and support to students.

Skills

Adaptability

Engagement

Student-centered teaching

Education

M.A. in History or related discipline

Job description

Prep School History Teacher

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School seeks a full-time History teacher to teach a combination of 9th-U.S. and 10th-Modern Global (likely two sections each).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach two sections of 9th and 10th grade history
• Meet regularly with grade-level cohort to plan curriculum
• Provide meaningful, individualized student feedback and support
• Work closely with colleagues, department head, and prep school administration to support the academic, social, and emotional well being of all students
• Write well-written, thoughtful semester reports for each student

QUALIFICATIONS:

• M.A. in History or related discipline preferred
• Ability to adapt instruction to fit physically distanced, hybrid, and remote learning environments
• Run well-managed, meaningful, student centered, and engaging classes
• Two years experience teaching at the high school level preferred

WORK HOURS:

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

COMPENSATION:

The salary range for this position is $71,000.00 - $118,500.00. 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 & 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”).