Prep/High School History Teacher (Psychology)

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

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate and dedicated History teacher for the upcoming school year. This role focuses on teaching Advanced Seminar in Psychology and Modern Global History while fostering critical thinking and collaboration among students. The ideal candidate will create engaging lesson plans, support students' academic and emotional well-being, and contribute to a warm and supportive school culture. With a commitment to professional development and student success, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of students. Join a community dedicated to nurturing each student's unique passions and talents.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans

Free breakfast & lunch when school is in session

8% Annual Employer Contribution to retirement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous holiday schedule

Discounted parking

Enhanced Short Term Disability Coverage

Long Term Disability Coverage

Free vision coverage

Basic Life Insurance

Qualifications

• M.A. in History or related discipline; minor in Psychology preferred.
• Two years experience teaching at the high school level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Advanced Seminar in Psychology and 10th-Grade Modern Global.
• Develop a unique and challenging Advanced Psychology class.
• Provide meaningful, individualized student feedback.

Skills

Classroom Management

Student-Centered Instruction

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Self-Reflection

Education

M.A. in History

Minor in Psychology

Job description

Prep/High School History Teacher (Psychology)
25-26 School Year

Job Summary

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School seeks a full-time History teacher to teach a combination of Advanced Seminar in Psychology and 10th-Grade Modern Global. This position is for the 25-26 School Year with a start date of August 21, 2025.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach Advanced Seminar in Psychology and 10th-Grade Modern Global for four sections in total.
• Develop a unique and challenging Advanced Psychology class.
• Help prepare students for AP exam as needed.
• Continued professional development emphasizing student-centered instructional practices that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and self-reflection.
• 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; minor or concentration in Psychology preferred.
• Run well-managed, meaningful, and engaging classes.
• Two years experience teaching at the high school level preferred.

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 $71,000- $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.

CGPS is an equal opportunity employer committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or other classes protected by federal or state law. CGPS does not tolerate harassment of or retaliation against any employee or applicant on the basis of these characteristics, or because the individual exercised his or her EEO rights.