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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

The permanent substitute will play a key support role in and out of the classroom to work with teachers to help students succeed. They have the opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction from experienced teachers and support teachers with whole class and small group student instruction. The Permanent Substitute is also responsible for enforcing school rules, setting up materials, and carrying out duties during the course of the school day. Under the direction of the administration, the Permanent Substitute may assist students one-on-one or in small groups and monitor classes where teachers are remote.

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The permanent substitute will play a key support role in and out of the classroom to work with teachers to help students succeed. They have the opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction from experienced teachers and support teachers with whole class and small group student instruction. The Permanent Substitute is also responsible for enforcing school rules, setting up materials, and carrying out duties during the course of the school day. Under the direction of the administration, the Permanent Substitute may assist students one-on-one or in small groups and monitor classes where teachers are remote.

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Columbia Grammar and Prep School seeks a part-time (60%), leave replacement 5th and 6th Grade general music teacher. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of music pedagogy, ideally through experience with at least one prominent music education philosophy (Kodaly, Orff, MLT, etc.) although other backgrounds will be considered, a commitment to providing students with experiences of active music-making, and familiarity and comfort with both instructional and music technology tools. The position will require collaborative planning, and an enthusiasm for creating dynamic and imaginative musical experiences for children is highly valued. This position is for the fall semester, with the possibility to extend.

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A Classroom Assistant has a key support role in the classroom to work with teachers to help students succeed. They have the opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction from experienced teachers and support teachers with whole class and small group student instruction. The Classroom Assistant is also responsible for enforcing classroom rules, setting up materials and supporting lessons. Under the direction of the classroom teachers, the Classroom Assistant may assist students one-on-one or in small groups, helping those that require additional care. In a hybrid  classroom, the Classroom Assistant may provide in-person support in the classroom for a teacher who is teaching remotely.

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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. 

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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