This is a 6-week, full-time position for the Tompkins Hall Summer Session , running from June 30, 2025 to August 8, 2025 . The position follows a 35-hour work week, Monday through Friday. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate, play-based experiences for children in a warm, collaborative setting.
Lead a mixed-age classroom in collaboration with 2 Associate Teachers
Supervise and support Associate Teachers, as well as student teachers or assistants, if applicable
Implement and model developmentally appropriate, play-based teaching practices
Ensure safe, responsive caregiving and classroom routines
Build and sustain strong, respectful relationships with families
Maintain regular, open communication with parents including informal conversations
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.
