English Teacher

Employment Details Employment type: Permanent, full-time, 1-year contract renewal cycle. Salary: Up to $97,000 pa (dependent on experience). Start date: 1 September 2026. About the 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. 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. The teacher will develop and implement a balanced curriculum that incorporates grammar and vocabulary, reading comprehension, analytical and creative writing, speaking practice, and cultural studies with connections to social justice and identity. They will use Judith Hochman’s Writing Revolution as the foundation for writing instruction and Canvas to assign work, grade assessments, and track student progress. The successful candidate will prepare engaging, differentiated lessons; oversee research projects; develop and evaluate assessments; and identify and analyze students’ needs and strengths. They will apply best practices in special education and multimodal teaching to support diverse learners, including those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and executive functioning disorders. Additional responsibilities include faculty duties as assigned, participation in extracurricular life by advising a club or team, and adherence to safeguarding policies. The teacher will collaborate closely with learning specialists, families, the wellness team, and school administration to support student growth and will maintain expected work hours and availability for scheduled school meetings. Qualifications Qualified educators 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 implementation of best practices, strong content knowledge, commitment to continuous growth and reflective practice, experience with diverse learners, and familiarity with Judith Hochman’s Writing Revolution. Preferred qualifications include postgraduate study in English or a related field and a master’s degree in education or related discipline. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Safeguarding and Background Checks Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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. Closing Date The Closing Date for Applications is Sunday 14th June 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr