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Columbia University School of Professional Studies · 1 month ago

Pre-College Instructor, Foundations of Early Childhood Development (On-Campus), Summer 2026

New York, NY, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Columbia University’s Pre-College Programs is seeking qualified candidates to develop and teach on-campus courses during Summer ’26. Instructors will create immersive non-credit courses for high-achieving high school students, guiding them through the learning process and providing evaluations after the course concludes.

Universities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop course content, syllabus, lesson plans, and assigned work, in accordance with Pre-College templates and regulations

Lead and attend all class sessions, including escorting students to and from campus for field trips

Establish and maintain a dynamic in-class environment tailored for our high school population

Evaluate student work and write a holistic evaluation of each participant after the course ends

Monitor and address student concerns and inquiries (typical class size is 20-24 students)

Attend and complete all required online trainings

Qualification

Graduate degreeSubject matter expertiseTeaching aptitude

Required

Graduate degree or equivalent professional or academic background

Expertise in the pertinent subject matter

Aptitude for teaching

Applicants must have U.S. work authorization and will need to be in the U.S. while teaching

Once hired, applicants are required to submit to a third party background check and complete Protection of Minors training in addition to other training(s) mandated by the University and Pre-College Program