Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is seeking a leave replacement for Grammar School Kindergarten.  The Kindergarten Head Teacher holds primary responsibility for the implementation and development of the CGPS curriculum and the success of its students. The Kindergarten Head Teacher is committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level departmental team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate commitment to CGPS’s mission and core values
• Embrace and model CGPS’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Create unit plans that reflect sequential learning with differentiated activities based on students’ knowledge and skills.
• Use department guidelines to assess and evaluate students throughout the year, maintaining records and writing report cards accordingly.
• Collaborate positively and respectfully with all members of the Grammar School community, including colleagues, school administrators and families.
• Any duties as assigned by Divisional Director and/or Head of School.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of two years full-time teaching experience, preferably in Early Childhood
• Valid State Certification is helpful but not required, preferably in Early Childhood
• Proven record of high achievement in the classroom
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish rapport with parents
• Ability to work collaboratively and an interest in current best practices in instruction and assessment

WORK HOURS

• 7:45am to 3:30pm
• Weekly after-school faculty and department meetings
• Leave Dates:  Start date January 26, 2026 - April 15, 2026

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $71,000- $118,500 annually, based on completed degree programs and years of 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”).