The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Hiring for Leave Replacement, Wellness Teacher, Grades K-8 at New York, New York Full Time

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. Our pedagogical and curricular philosophies embrace multicultural perspectives, which challenge educators and learners to examine their preconceived notions of race, gender, ethnicity, class, ability, religion, and sexual orientation. 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: Leading or co-teaching classes in the context of an integrated curriculum Increasing the skill set of students to further their understanding of the importance of all aspects of wellness and the role it plays in other disciplines Working to ensure academic excellence by fully knowing students and adapting curriculum to meet needs Collaborating with a team of teachers in the design and implementation of integrated curriculum Keeping careful anecdotal and assessment records and using them to write accurate, comprehensive reports Fulfilling all duties, responsibilities, and commitments as outlined in the school’s Guidebook and the organization’s code of conduct Qualifications/Requirements: B.A./B.S. degree or an equivalent degree or educational qualification from an accredited college or university Strong communication abilities, including speaking and writing Wide-ranging intellectual and educational interests Commitment to equity and justice including knowledge and skills related to cultural competencies Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Spanish At least two years of full-time teaching experience in K-8 public or independent schools beyond student teaching K-8 physical education teaching experience Health education teaching experience Familiarity with new technologies 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. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.