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Early Childhood Program Lead

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School

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Posted:

April 29, 2026

Location:

New York, New York

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Salary:

$100,000 - $140,000 annually

Level:

Faculty

Early Childhood Program Lead
12 month faculty position
Start Date: August 1, 2026

Job Summary

The Early Childhood Education Program Lead is a full time, 12 month position that provides leadership and coordination for all instructional, curricular, and support services within the Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 1 programs. This role ensures curriculum alignment, effective communication, and comprehensive support for students and families. The Program Lead works collaboratively with teachers, department heads, and outside providers to promote high-quality early learning experiences and positive student outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

Curriculum and Instruction

Collaborate closely with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and department heads to design, implement, and refine instructional practices.
Support teachers in utilizing age-appropriate instructional materials and assessments.
Facilitate professional learning focused on early childhood best practices and curriculum alignment.

Student Support and Services

Collaborate closely with psychologists and counselor to coordinate all academic, behavioral, and social-emotional services for students, ensuring a holistic approach to early education
Liaise with outside service providers (e.g., speech therapy, occupational therapy, counseling) to ensure the coordinated delivery of support.
Partner with the Student Success Team (SST) to monitor student progress and develop intervention plans as needed.

Family and Community Engagement

Serve as the primary point of contact for family communication regarding academic and social-emotional learning.
Develop and implement strategies to strengthen family engagement and collaboration in early learning.

Leadership and Management

Provide guidance and support to early childhood teachers.
Liaise with Directors on academic, social-emotional learning, and budget.
Collaborate with administration on hiring, training, and evaluation of early childhood staff.
Address and resolve management issues related to classroom operations, student services, or parent concerns.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred).
Valid teaching or administrative certification in early childhood or elementary education.
Strong knowledge of early childhood curriculum, assessment, and intervention strategies.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Experience working with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Work Hours

7:45 am - 3:30 pm Monday through Friday
Weekly faculty and department meetings until 4:30 pm
Start Date: August 1, 2026

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000 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.

CGPS is an equal opportunity employer committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or other classes protected by federal or state law. CGPS does not tolerate harassment of or retaliation against any employee or applicant on the basis of these characteristics, or because the individual exercised his or her EEO rights.

About Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School

CGPS commits to fostering a school environment in which all community members feel an unqualified sense of belonging and where all voices and perspectives are respected and embraced. Our School is stronger and our students are more successful when all have equitable access to opportunities and an understanding that, when everyone is included, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. We expect our students to show a mutual respect for diverse opinions as they develop into ethical and responsible members of the CGPS community. CGPS believes that the ability to explore, accept and embrace others’ identities while also maintaining one's sense of self is a hallmark of a mature and competent citizen; our aim as an educational institution is to equip all CGPS students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to promote justice and create a more perfect union in the world beyond our School.

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Early Childhood Program Lead

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School

Job Summary

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