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 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 - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools is proudly unique, and our collective purpose is to create an environment where every student can thrive in a rapidly evolving world. About the Role York Prep School is seeking a High School English Teacher. The selected candidate will teach 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 collaborate with the Department Chair as needed. 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., unless scheduled school meetings are held). Responsibilities The teacher will teach four sections of high school English and develop and implement a curriculum that balances grammar and vocabulary study, reading comprehension, analytical and creative writing, speaking practice, and cultural studies, with connections to social justice and identity. The teacher will utilize Judith Hochman’s Writing Revolution as the foundation for writing instruction and use the Learning Management System (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 assuming faculty duties as assigned, participating in the extracurricular life of the school by advising a club or team, and adhering to all safeguarding policies in support of student safety and well-being. The teacher will collaborate closely with learning specialists, families, the wellness team, and school administration to support student growth. 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. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cognita Schools