Grammar School Classroom Teacher - First Grade

Grammar School Classroom Teacher

First Grade

The Grammar School Classroom Teacher holds primary responsibility for the implementation and development of the CGPS curriculum and the success of its students. The Grammar School Classroom 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. This position is specifically for first grade.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a co-head teacher for a class of 16-20 students in first grade
• 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
• Uphold School’s professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned by Division Director and/or Head of School

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years full-time teaching experience, preferably in elementary education
• Valid State Certification is helpful but not required
• 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

WORK HOURS

• 7:45am to 3:30pm, 7:45am to 4:30pm on Department and Faculty Meeting days
• Start date August 27, 2026 with the new hire orientation

COMPENSATION

Salary range for this position $76,000 - $118,500 annually. 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.

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