Responsibilities:

Teach a class of about 20 students in the context of an integrated curriculum, possibly with a teaching partner

Commit to the academic and social mission of the school, which encompasses differentiation to meet the needs of a diverse community

Collaborate in the design and implementation of an integrated curriculum

Keep careful anecdotal and assessment records and use them to write accurate, comprehensive student reports

Fulfill duties, responsibilities and commitments as outlined in the Working at The School at Columbia University guidebook

Engage in ongoing communication with parents and caregivers

Qualifications/Requirements:

B.A./B.S. degree or an equivalent degree or educational qualification from an accredited college or university

At least two years of full-time teaching experience in K-8 public, parochial or independent schools beyond student teaching

Strong skill sets in literacy, mathematics, social studies, and meeting the social and emotional needs of children

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Wide-ranging intellectual and educational interests

Commitment to equity and justice including knowledge and skills related to cultural competencies

Familiarity with new technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in a related field

Knowledge of Spanish

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.