Columbus School for Girls (CSG), an independent day school founded in 1898 in Columbus, Ohio, serves diverse students in grades pre-k through grade 12. CSG empowers girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders. A leader in the education of girls and young women, CSG is a vibrant community of more than 500 students, 120 faculty and staff, and 2,500 active alumnae. CSG’s 8-acre academic campus in the beautiful Bexley neighborhood is a ten-minute drive from downtown Columbus, a city bustling with artistic, civic, and shopping experiences. Having just completed a strategic plan to guide the School’s direction over the next several years, CSG offers an exceptional, student-centered academic experience with strong offerings in the arts, an impressive athletic program, and a health and wellness curriculum that is unique in Central Ohio. This combination of academics and skills ensures that CSG students will be well prepared for life beyond CSG.  

Columbus School for Girls will be hiring a full-time 2nd Grade Lower School Homeroom Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic school year.  CSG offers a competitive salary, benefits, and professional opportunities and welcomes candidates who add to the racial, cultural, religious, and gender diversity of the school community.

Major Functions and Responsibilities:

• The homeroom teacher is responsible for actively engaging children in social studies, language arts, and math instruction. 
• Participating in Department meetings to develop curriculum and provide scope-and-sequence mapping.
• Supervise students to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Communicate regularly with parents through in-person meetings, conferences, emails, newsletters, etc.
• Perform administrative duties such as recess,  lunch, carline/bus.
• Participate in field trips, admissions events and CSG traditions and special events.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Lower School. 

Experience, Characteristics, and Qualities:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. 
• Exceptionally strong candidates will possess a liberal arts and science degree.    
• Familiarity with and willingness to learn Singapore Math and/or Math in Focus curricula is preferred. 
• Strong classroom management skills, proficiency with classroom technology, and the demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction are key components of the position.  
• We seek an energetic teacher who is eager to enhance a dynamic and evolving program by integrating 21st-century skills.
• The successful candidate must be collaborative and a good communicator who values working outside of the classroom with elementary students.
• Strong candidates will have an understanding of the value of an all-girls education and the eagerness to learn about the best ways to help young women of promise to reach their full potential as learners and leaders.

Interested candidates should apply on the Career page of our website at:  https://www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/about/careers  and submit a cover letter outlining their interest in and qualifications for this specific position including a resume.

Columbus School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.