K-4 Math Liaison/Teacher Support

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.

The School at Columbia has 3 divisions, primary (K-2); intermediate (3-5); middle (6-8).

Responsibilities:

The K-4 Math Liaison/Teacher Support will:

80%

• Continually develop differentiated mathematics curriculum based on a constructivist approach
• Design formative and summative assessment tools to be used to inform instruction
• Facilitate grade-level meetings with teachers in order to co-create units of study connected with the K-4 scope and sequence and conceptual framework of The School's curriculum
• Support teachers with curriculum development and planning for the K-4 scope and sequence and conceptual framework of The School's curriculum
• Facilitate individual teacher meetings to support specific goals set for both the teacher and individual students
• Assist K-4 math teachers in identifying professional development opportunities in order to meet professional goals
• Model lessons and provide learning opportunities for teachers to observe best practices in both content and pedagogy
• Collaborate with learning specialists to support teachers in meeting the needs of specific students with varying learning styles and abilities
• Communicate to families The School's philosophy of teaching mathematics and continue to foster a strong home-school connection
• Keep current with new developments in the mathematics field and act as a resource to The School community
• Fulfill the duties, responsibilities, and commitments as outlined in the Working at The School at Columbia Guidebook
• Demonstrate commitment to equity and justice including knowledge and skills related to cultural competencies

20%

• Work in concert with lead Math teachers to differentiate and support Tier 1 intervention (small-group and station) within K-4 classrooms

Minimum Degree Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S degree or an equivalent degree or educational qualification from an accredited college or university in mathematics education, mathematics, elementary education or other related field
• Evidence of expertise in contemporary pedagogy related to math content and process acquisition
• Deep understanding of and experience with math UbD, differentiation, and intervention practices and implementation
• At least 3 years of full-time teaching experience in K-8 public or independent schools
• At least 3 years of experience as a coach, supervisor, consultant, or specialist in math
• Expertise and interest in working with the latest technologies
• Strong communication abilities including speaking and writing
• Deep appreciation for and knowledge of culturally competent teaching and learning strategies

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Fluency in Spanish

  
  

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.