English Teacher

Employment Details Employment type: Permanent, full-time, 1 year contract renewal cycle. Salary: $70,000 to $90,000 pa (dependent on experience). Start date: 1 September 2026. About the School – York Preparatory School York Preparatory School is a New York City independent school committed to creating a nurturing environment that challenges and supports each student in a diverse and inclusive setting. Compassionate and accessible educators guide our students through a traditional and rigorous curriculum, while employing a range of innovative techniques to cultivate each individual student’s skills, abilities, and interests. York strives to educate the whole child, meeting each student where they are, and supporting them as they grow into lifelong learners and responsible citizens. About Cognita Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries—serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can thrive in a rapidly evolving world. At Cognita, we know every student is unique; we nurture their distinct personalities and strengths, support them academically, socially, and emotionally wherever they are in the world, and offer rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 90 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class. About the Role York Prep School is seeking a High School English Teacher. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching up to four sections of English for grades 9–12 and will take on additional faculty duties as assigned. The teacher will report to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and will collaborate with the Department Chair as needed. Responsibilities include teaching four sections, developing and implementing a curriculum that balances grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, analytical and creative writing, speaking practice, and cultural studies with connections to social justice and identity; utilizing Judith Hochman’s Writing Revolution as the foundation for writing instruction; using Canvas to assign work, grade assessments, and track progress; preparing engaging, differentiated lessons; overseeing research projects; developing and evaluating assessments; identifying and analyzing students’ needs and strengths. Additional responsibilities include faculty duties, advising a club or team, and adhering to safeguarding policies. The teacher will collaborate closely with learning specialists, families, the wellness team, and school administration to support student growth. The role requires maintaining expected work hours and being available for morning and afternoon Jump Start times (Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m.–1:40 p.m.). Qualifications We are seeking a qualified educator with experience teaching high school English and a strong academic background, including a bachelor’s degree in English or a related field. The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to implement best practices in teaching and learning, possesses strong content knowledge, and shows a commitment to continuous growth and reflective practice. Experience working with diverse learners and familiarity with Judith Hochman’s Writing Revolution are highly desirable. Additional preferred qualifications include postgraduate study in English or a related field and a master’s degree in education or a related discipline. Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. #J-18808-Ljbffr