Lower School EAL Teacher/Language Arts Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Dwight School is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool to grade 12. Guided by our philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child, Dwight is an inclusive school that aims to meet the unique needs, abilities, and interests of each student. At the same time, Dwight challenges every student to develop intellectual independence, respect for diversity and belonging, and to become innovators and thought leaders. 

Known for its low student-teacher ratio, Dwight enrolls 1,100 students with 400 faculty and staff. Our School rests on three pillars: personalized learning, community, and global vision. As part of a leading global network of schools, Dwight offers employees exciting cross-campus opportunities. Additionally, with the support of The Dwight School Foundation’s generous grants, Dwight provides faculty professional development, enabling teachers to deepen their content knowledge and pursue their own sparks of genius to be shared with the community. 

At Dwight, we strive to ensure that our environment is welcoming — a place in which everyone can thrive — and an organization we are proud of. We recognize that this takes trusting relationships and ensuring that all individuals feel valued regardless of their backgrounds. At Dwight, we encourage diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought, and embrace innovation and foster collaboration and growth.

We consistently strive to advance the equity, diversity and belonging of our community in all domains, including the curriculum, admissions, environment, and hiring. Our goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities, with policies in place to maintain a work environment free from discrimination.  

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EAL Teacher/Language Arts Coordinator

Full-Time

8:00am-4:30pm

Compensation commensurate upon experience: $75,000-$110,000

Position Overview

Dwight School, a Pre-K-12 coeducational school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is seeking an experienced and innovative EAL Teacher/Language Arts Coordinator

for the 2026-2027 academic year.  

EAL Responsibilities

Planning and preparation

• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of content, IB Program(s), and pedagogy
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of students
• Demonstrates high-level instructional outcomes and knowledge of resources
• Designs thoughtful, targeted language instruction designed to help students succeed in the classroom, in their communications, and on assessments
• Utilizes standardized test data and departmental assessment data to inform planning and instruction in EAL sessions
• Provides appropriate and level-specific lessons and homework to allow EAL students to master the English language and participate effectively in the general education program as quickly as possible

The classroom environment

• Creates and maintains an inclusive classroom environment, containing consistent respect and rapport
• Establishes and sustains a strong culture for learning
• Strong classroom management and student behavior management procedures
• Effectively organizes physical space to maximize learning

Communication and Collaboration:

• Communicates effectively and appropriately with parents to help support student growth and language acquisition
• Collaborates effectively with classroom teachers to provide effective push-in support for EAL students in the classroom setting
• Maintains information on student progress in a fully effective manner, including all required documents
• Provides clear, regular, and specific information about the progress, goals, and needs of EAL students to each of their classroom teachers, parents, and department head on a monthly basis

Professional responsibilities

• Actively participates in the Dwight professional community
• The teacher consistently demonstrates professionalism
• Fulfills additional departmental obligations including August Advantage, August/September meet and greets, monthly lunch activities, Language Lunch supervision, after-school EAL extra help, and an EAL class trip. 

Language Arts Coordinator Responsibilities

The Language Arts Coordinator provides leadership and oversight to ensure the ongoing horizontal and vertical alignment of the school's literacy program. This role supports the development of high-quality Language Arts instruction, ensures consistency in curriculum implementation across grade levels, and maintains the resources, systems, and professional learning necessary to meet the evolving needs of students and teachers.

Responsibilities

Curriculum

• Partner with the Kindergarten-4 grade-level teaching teams to co-plan, document, and align Language Arts instruction while supporting the ongoing development of the school's literacy curriculum and ensuring vertical and horizontal alignment across grade levels
• Oversee all Language Arts subscriptions, digital platforms, instructional resources, and materials
• Observe classroom instruction and provide coaching and feedback to support effective literacy teaching practices
• Provide targeted literacy support for students through small-group instruction, intervention, enrichment, and acceleration as needed
• Oversee the administration and tracking of Language Arts assessments
• Stay informed about current literacy research and best practices, sharing relevant resources and professional learning opportunities with faculty
• Collaborate with the DEI Coordinator to ensure that Language Arts curriculum and instruction reflect the school's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Community Engagement

• Act as a visible instructional leader at school events, including admissions, curriculum nights, and family learning events
• Communicate effectively with families regarding student growth, programming, and opportunities for enrichment in Language Arts

Administration

• Serve as a core member of the 94th Street administrative team, supporting daily school operations, including arrival and dismissal, and teacher coverage as needed
• Manage Language Arts resources and support the implementation of school-wide literacy initiatives

Professional Development

• Identify, curate, and share professional development opportunities that support excellence in Language Arts instruction
• Facilitate professional learning and collaboration among faculty to strengthen literacy teaching practices and promote curricular coherence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education required. Master’s Degree preferred
• TESOL Certification required
• Experience teaching to a wide range of learners including beginning EAL students
• Experience with thoughtful integration of technology into curricula

• Eagerness to contribute positively to the Dwight School community
• Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences

We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please let us know.

Dwight School’s goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities. It is also the policy of Dwight School to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status, or other status protected by federal or state law, with regards to any term or condition of employment. 

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