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.
Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.