What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School English Teacher position at Convent of the Sacred Heart?
Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
Middle School English Teacher
Full time
Beginning July, 2025
Full time
Beginning July, 2025
Position: Middle School English Teacher
Reports to: Middle School Division Head and English Department Chairperson
FLSA: Exempt, full-time
Salary Range: $67,500-$100,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience
Summary:
Convent of the Sacred Heart is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Middle School English teacher. The ideal candidate will have three or more years of teaching experience and have shown a demonstrated interest in middle-school education. This is a full-time school-year position, August through June, beginning late August 2025.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Teaching 5th-grade English (three sections) and 6th-grade English (one section)
- Providing academic support for students outside of class time
- Attending department and faculty meetings
- Serving as a homeroom teacher and in other support roles
- Leading extracurricular activities and being actively involved in the life of the school
- Master’s degree in English or a related field required
- Previous teaching experience preferred
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with current educational technology
- Knowledge of, appreciation for, and demonstrated commitment to anti-racist and anti-bias education, multicultural teaching, and culturally responsive pedagogy
- Positive team player with a desire to contribute and share your gifts and talents with the students and administration of the school
It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital and partnership status, citizenship status, caregiver status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height or weight, predisposing genetic characteristics, criminal history, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local law (collectively referred to herein as “Protected Classifications”).
In addition to the Protected Classifications set forth in this EEO Policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, pre-employment marijuana testing, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law.
This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, transfers, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement.
Salary : $67,500 - $100,000
