Teacher holds primary responsibility for the implementation and development of the CGPS middle school math curriculum and the success of its students. The Middle School Math Teacher is committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level departmental team. Our middle school math team works within a co-teaching model in order to enhance differentiated instruction and enhance individual attention.
Employment
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School (CGPS) is a PreK-12 co-educational school located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, steps from Central Park. It was founded in 1764 and has a long and storied history of nurturing our students’ potential and passions both 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 seeks faculty members who are well-trained in their respective disciplines and are committed to the growth and development of every student in our care. Teachers new to our community are given a comprehensive orientation to the School, its procedures and culture to ensure a smooth transition. New faculty are mentored by long-tenured teachers and administrators to help guide them through their inaugural year.
CGPS employment packages include: highly competitive salaries, paid family leave, a generous professional development allowance, long-term disability, group term life insurance, faculty yoga, faculty swimming and free breakfast and lunch.
Employment Opportunities
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School seeks a professional to serve as the Advancement Associate to work closely with all members of the department. The ideal candidate will be proactively engaged in all aspects of the work of the Advancement Office, which includes special events, fundraising, communications, marketing, alumni relations, volunteer management and support, information systems management and related activities that enhance the total voluntary support for the School. This person will be actively engaged on a daily basis with all of the constituents of the School, including current parents, alumni, parents of alumni, faculty, staff and the broad community of colleagues in independent schools in New York City and other NAIS member schools. This individual is expected to be a valued member of the Advancement Office team and work collaboratively with both colleagues and constituents at CGPS.
Columbia Grammar and Prep School seeks a full-time history teacher to teach 8-10th grade world history courses.
The Early Childhood (Pre-K & K) Head Teacher holds primary responsibility for the implementation and development of the CGPS curriculum and the success of its students. The Early Childhood Head Teacher is committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level departmental team.
Teacher holds primary responsibility for the implementation and development of the CGPS English and history curricula and the success of its students. The Humanities Teacher is committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level departmental team.
Teacher holds primary responsibility for the implementation and development of the CGPS English curriculum and the success of its students. The English Teacher and Department Coordinator is committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level departmental team.
CGPS is seeking a Library Media Specialist to encourage literacy, maintain the library collection, facilitate and encourage professional development related to technology integration for teachers, maintain library computer and technological devices, and perform clerical functions related to the routine and preventive maintenance of the collection.
The Prep School receptionist handles the front desk duties and responsibilities including answering, screening and directing telephone calls, greeting visitors, sorting through mail etc. The uniqueness of the Prep School Receptionist is the importance of keeping track of 600 Prep School students while creating a sense of authority, trust and positive rapport with said students. The receptionist provides assistance to all students, parents, staff members and visitors by either referring or directing them to the appropriate person for assistance. Position performs various administrative and clerical tasks. The receptionist partners with security staff to carry out the post responsibilities that ensure a safe and healthy environment for students and their families, faculty, staff and visitors.
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions including hiring, transferring and promotions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health choices, pregnancy, marital/partnership status, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, alienage, citizenship, military status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic or status protected by law.
Working at CGPS
"Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School has been my professional home for over 18 years. I have grown so much here because the school values and trusts their faculty. The smart, mature and engaged students make every day of teaching an opportunity to witness that ‘ah-ha’ moment that makes this job so rewarding."
Adam gerson, director of technology