Prep School Science Teacher

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School

New York, NY, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Job Description

Prep School Science Teacher

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School seeks a full-time Biology teacher to teach Biology and possibly an elective course.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach sections of Biology (9th grade level) and a Science elective (11-12th grade level).
Run engaging and well-managed lab activities.
Demonstrate scientific concepts through lectures, modeling, and the use of technology.
Manage the inventory of supplies and laboratory equipment and maintain a well-organized, clean workspace.
Provide meaningful, individualized feedback and support to students.
Work closely with colleagues, the department head, and prep school administration to support the academic, social, and emotional well-being of all students.
Meet regularly with grade-level cohort to plan curriculum.
Provide meaningful, individualized student feedback and support.
Work closely with colleagues, department head, and prep school administration to support the academic, social, and emotional well being of all students.
Write well-written, thoughtful semester reports for each student.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related discipline. An education degree is preferred.
Experience teaching at the high school level is preferred.

WORK HOURS:

7:30am-3:30pm Monday through Friday
Weekly faculty and department meetings until 4:30pm

COMPENSATION:

The salary range for this position is $71,000.000 -$118,500.00 based on completed degree programs and years of lead teaching experience. We also offer a warm and supportive culture as well as exceptional benefits, including but not limited to:

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans with a free medical coverage option for employee-only coverage
Free vision coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, Parking & Transit
8% Annual Employer Contribution to retirement after one year of full-time service
Basic Life Insurance
Enhanced Short-Term Disability Coverage
Long Term Disability Coverage
Low-cost additional benefits, including voluntary life insurance, critical illness coverage, and pet insurance
Additional Aflac policies
Free breakfast & lunch when school is in session
Discounted parking
Generous holiday schedule, sick and personal time

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.

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

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