Grammar School Classroom Teacher - Kindergarten (Leave Replacement)

New York, NY

Temporary

Mid Level

Grammar School Classroom Teacher - Kindergarten (Leave Replacement)

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is seeking a leave replacement for Grammar School Kindergarten. The Kindergarten Head Teacher holds primary responsibility for the implementation and development of the CGPS curriculum and the success of its students. The Kindergarten Head Teacher is committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level departmental team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrate commitment to CGPS’s mission and core values
Embrace and model CGPS’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Create unit plans that reflect sequential learning with differentiated activities based on students’ knowledge and skills.
Use department guidelines to assess and evaluate students throughout the year, maintaining records and writing report cards accordingly.
Collaborate positively and respectfully with all members of the Grammar School community, including colleagues, school administrators and families.
Any duties as assigned by Divisional Director and/or Head of School.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of two years full-time teaching experience, preferably in Early Childhood
Valid State Certification is helpful but not required, preferably in Early Childhood
Proven record of high achievement in the classroom
Ability to communicate effectively and establish rapport with parents
Ability to work collaboratively and an interest in current best practices in instruction and assessment

WORK HOURS

7:45am to 3:30pm
Weekly after-school faculty and department meetings
Leave Dates: Start date January 19, 2026 - April 12, 2026

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.

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”).

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