Middle School English / History Teacher

MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH / HISTORY TEACHER POSITION

Teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of the CGPS curriculum and the success of its students. The Middle  School English / History Teacher is committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction for these subject areas through collaboration as part of a grade level departmental team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements curricula and activities to meet academic standards
• Designs and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
• Uses assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Participates in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions
• Provides consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior
• Is accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards
• Communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Provides a multitude of cultural lenses to instruction
• Creates classroom and school environment where students are expected to take responsibilities for their decisions and conduct themselves with excellent character

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree Required; NYS Teaching Certification preferred
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for English and 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;
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred; and
• Valid State Certification is helpful but not required.
•  Belief in and alignment with CGPS’ core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $71,000.00 - $118,500.00 We also offer a generous compensation package. 

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 and 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”).