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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.

Early Childhood Head Teacher 

The Early Childhood (Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten) 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. The ideal candidate is a talented, committed, and warm educator who fosters the potential for excellence in all students, equipping them with the intellectual and social-emotional skills necessary to ensure continued academic success. 

Responsibilities

• Serve as a co-head teacher for a class of 16-20 students

• Support the academic/social/emotional development of all students
• Develop unit and lesson plans and other instructional materials with the planning team that reflect sequential learning with differentiated activities based on students’ knowledge and skills
• Use department guidelines to assess and evaluate students throughout the year, maintain records, and write report cards accordingly
• Carry out all responsibilities associated with teaching the assigned classes
• Collaborate positively and respectfully with all members of the Grammar School community, including colleagues, school administrators, and parents
• Engage in community and position with professionalism and punctuality
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned

Work Hours

7:45am to 3:30pm, 7:45am to 4:30pm on Department and Faculty Meeting days

Compensation

• Salary range for this position $71,000 - $118,500.
• We also offer exceptional benefits and a warm and supportive culture.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume by applying using the link below.

http://jobs.cgps.org/apply/932vuIyGOM/Grammar-School-Early-Childhood-Head-Teacher?source=nais

Cover letters should be addressed to Ms. Sarah McLean, Grammar School Director. Please put “Early Childhood Head Teacher” in the subject line.                                                                                                         

Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions 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”).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree is preferred 
• Minimum of 3 years full time teaching experience, preferably in Early Childhood
• Valid State Certification is helpful but not required, preferably in Early Childhood
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate effective and professional communication with students, parents, colleagues, and supervisors
• A strong desire to work in a collaborative learning community, employing a growth mindset both for professional development and as a model for students
• Strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with CGPS’s mission and values 

About Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School

CGPS Mission StatementCGPS 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.

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