Prep/High School History Teacher (Psychology)

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

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Prep/High School History Teacher to inspire students through engaging lessons in Psychology and Modern Global History. This full-time role emphasizes student-centered teaching and critical thinking, preparing students for AP exams and fostering a collaborative learning environment. With a focus on professional development and meaningful feedback, this position offers a supportive culture and exceptional benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for educators passionate about shaping young minds.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans

Free breakfast & lunch

8% Annual Employer Contribution to retirement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous holiday schedule

Discounted parking

Qualifications

• Master's degree in History or related field required.
• Two years of high school teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Advanced Seminar in Psychology and 10th-Grade Modern Global.
• Develop a unique and challenging Advanced Psychology class.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Student-Centered Instruction

Critical Thinking Promotion

Feedback and Support

Education

M.A. in History

Minor in Psychology

Job description

Prep/High School History Teacher (Psychology)

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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.

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