The School at Columbia University Associate Teacher, Humanities Grades 6-8

Description

The School at Columbia University is an independent K-8 school founded in 2003 with the goal of providing an excellent education to a diverse student body. Our intentional school culture embraces shared beliefs across disciplines and grades, which underlie important values expressed through everyday behaviors and visible symbols throughout our community.

We dedicate ourselves to fostering in our students, personal resourcefulness and integrity, a sense of social responsibility, and a lifelong appreciation of learning through an innovative, socially and emotionally supportive, and academically challenging program. We adhere to a common code of civility among all constituents. We tailor our instruction so that the needs of the individual students are met. A committed faculty and administration strive to create a school that will stand as a model for what K-8 education can be and serve as a genuine and enduring partnership between Columbia University and its neighbors.

Responsibilities:

• Stay informed about new developments in the field of Humanities education, including English, history, and interdisciplinary learning, and practice implementing them in classrooms
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and individual teachers to enhance student learning experiences and optimize outcomes for all students
• Serve as a co-advisor to a group of middle school students, fostering their academic, social, and emotional development
• Fulfill duties, responsibilities, and commitments as outlined in the Working at The School at Columbia guidebook
• Actively participate in the high school recommendation process, including writing profiles and recommendations with a team of teachers
• Keep careful anecdotal and assessment records to write accurate, comprehensive student reports that reflect student growth and support their future education
• Support overnight and/or extended grade-level trips, as applicable, in support of the teaching team, student experience, and the academic and advisory program
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. degree or an equivalent degree or educational qualification from an accredited college or university
• Stated desire to teach Humanities (social studies or English) in public, parochial, or independent schools
• Strong skills in fostering inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary teaching, and critical thinking in the Humanities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Humanities education, English, History, or a related field
• Knowledge of Spanish
• Commitment to continuing education in the discipline and/or other related forms of Professional Development
• Prior classroom teaching experience
• Familiarity with new technologies

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

College / School / Unit

Columbia University in the City of New York

Department

The School at Columbia

Location

Morningside

Salary Range

$61,500 - $61,500

Posted

Feb 12, 2026

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