What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Social Studies Teacher (Leave Replacement) position at Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School?
Middle School Social Studies Leave Replacement Teacher
Teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of the CGPS curriculum and the success of its students. The Middle School Social Studies (Leave Replacement) Teacher is committed to providing quality instruction in this subject area through collaboration with a grade-level departmental team.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implements curricula and activities to meet academic standards
- Implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and uses the assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
- Participates in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions
- Manages a safe and predictable classroom environment
- Communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues
- Provides a multitude of cultural lenses for instruction
- In accordance with Middle School responsibilities, other duties as assigned by the Middle School Director, including but not limited to lunch duty, recess duty or study halls
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree Required; Master's degree preferred and NYS Teaching Certification is helpful but not required
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for History;
- Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom;
- Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom;
- Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player;
- Belief in and alignment with CGPS’ core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable
WORK HOURS
- 7:45am - 3:15 pm
- Weekly after-school faculty and department meetings
- Leave Dates: Start date ASAP - end of 25-26 School Year (June 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”).
Salary : $71,000 - $118,500