Grammar School Math Teacher - Grades 4 & 5 (26-27 School Year)

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School•New York, NY

2d•$71,000 - $118,500

About The Position

The Grammar School Fourth and Fifth Grade Math Teacher holds the primary responsibility of teaching the CGPS math curriculum and ensuring the success of its students. The Grammar School Math Teacher is committed to continuously improving the math curriculum and instructional practices through reflection, collaboration, and data-driven practices.

Requirements

Three to five years of upper elementary/middle school math teaching experience
Demonstrated expertise in contemporary mathematics pedagogy; experience and knowledge of Singapore Math teaching approach is preferred
Adept at using technology to enhance student learning
Evidence of successful collaboration focused on student success
Effective communicator; ability to communicate articulately (verbal and written) with the community
A demonstrated ability to innovate, problem-solve, and differentiate the curriculum to support and enrich the math learning experience for all students
Bachelor’s degree in education is required; an advanced degree in mathematics teaching is preferred

Nice To Haves

NYS teaching certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Teaches fourth-grade math, fifth-grade math, or a combination
Facilitates before and/or after school math programs
Creates a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment
Uses the CGPS Framework for Teaching to guide their professional practice
Assumes responsibility for assigned duties
Collaborates with colleagues in the math department and classroom teachers on the written, taught, and assessed curriculum
Collaborate with fourth and fifth grade classroom teachers to differentiate instruction and build teacher capacity in math instruction.
Plans for and implements differentiated instruction, including remediation and enrichment to meet the needs of all students
Collects, analyzes, and uses multiple forms of data, including MAP, to inform instructional decisions to positively impact student learning
Uses department guidelines to assess and evaluate students throughout the year, maintaining records, leading parent conferences, and writing report cards accordingly
Works closely with the Grammar School Math Department Head and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to ensure consistency, continuity, and coherence of the math curriculum
Keeps abreast of current best practices and research in mathematics
Works with the Middle School math department to ensure that students transition seamlessly from 5th grade to 6th grade
Collaborates with the LRC department in support of student learning in mathematics
Collaborates positively and respectfully with all members of the Grammar School community, including colleagues, school administrators and parents
Additional duties as assigned by the Divisional Director

Benefits

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