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Kindergarten Associate Teacher (4 Positions Available)

Columbia Grammar and Prep Scho

Date Posted: 06/01/2018

Location: New York, New York

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ABOUT US
Founded in 1764, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School balances a rigorous comprehensive college preparatory curriculum with healthy social and emotional development. We dedicate ourselves to educating students with diverse talents and backgrounds and offer them opportunities to learn, reflect and safely express their ideas and creativity. With our parent body, we share a fundamental commitment to high academic achievement and the development of social responsibility.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL ASSOCIATE TEACHER
The Associate Teacher is a unique role for talented individuals who are looking to gain experience and hands-on practice to become a successful full-time classroom teacher. Associate Teachers have an opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction from experienced teachers and school leaders. Associate Teachers observe and learn from Head Teachers, co-teach with teacher-leaders, provide in-house substitute teaching coverage for teachers, and support teachers with whole group and small group student instruction. At times, Associate Teachers may also teach their own class of students, allowing for direct teaching experience within a more limited teaching load. The Associate Teachers will meet regularly with a coach for mentorship and to receive feedback on lessons and instruction. The Head Teachers will work with the Associate Teacher and coach directly to develop goals and monitor growth. The Head Teachers are ultimately responsible for the curriculum and academic program, parent teacher conferences and speaking to families about their individual children. The Associate Teacher is to play a supportive role to the Head Teachers in these areas. We look for candidates with intelligence, energy, optimism, commitment to students, and creativity. Our faculty models a spirit of collaboration and deep inquiry and we look forward to your inquiry.

Responsibilities:

● Teach one class or small groups of students
● Periodically plan and deliver instruction, gradually taking on more responsibility throughout the year
● Develop teaching skills in preparation for being a Head Teacher
● Support students by providing one-on-one and small group instruction daily, and small group intervention and student support;
● Observe Head Teachers in order to improve instructional techniques and classroom management
● Meet regularly with a coach and receive formal observations
● Help with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities; (especially in core subjects: English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science, History

● Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
● Supervisory responsibilities including lunchroom coverage and escorting children to and from special classes

Qualifications:

● Strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with CGPS’s mission and values
● Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
● Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and has a strong sense of personal responsibility
● Ideal candidates are hard-working, energetic, and are willing to learn and adapt
● Reflective and constantly wants to improve
● Flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability
● Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
● Possesses strong organizational skills, communication skills (particularly with children), and problem solving skills
● Prior experience working in schools is preferred but not required
● Currently working towards, or having recently completed a Masters Degree in Education

Application Instructions:

If you are interested in applying for the associate teacher position, please send your cover letter and resume to gsjobs@cgps.org.

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WORK HOURS AND CLASS
● 7:45am to 3:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:45am to 4:30pm on Thursday
● Each Associate Teacher will be primarily assigned to one Kindergarten class, supporting a co-teaching team of two Head Teachers

COMPENSATION
We offer a generous compensation package.

CGPS is an equal opportunity employer committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or other classes protected by federal or state law. CGPS does not tolerate harassment of or retaliation against any employee or applicant on the basis of these characteristics, or because the individual exercised his or her EEO rights.

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