Upper School English Teacher and Advisor

The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks a student-centered, collaborative, and innovative educator to serve as Upper School English Teacher and Upper School Advisor.

All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website, mission and commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion.

Job Overview: The Upper School English Teacher, as a member of the English Department, will teach four sections of English and serve as an Upper School advisor.

Upper School English emphasizes reading, writing, speaking, and thinking with clarity and depth. The curriculum encompasses global classics and contemporary works, promoting critical and creative thinking through various activities. Writing is viewed as a process, focusing on brainstorming, drafting, and revising. By graduation, students will be proficient in multiple genres, including analytical, personal, and persuasive essays, as well as creative writing. They will acquire essential grammatical and rhetorical skills for diverse audiences.

Chapin’s next Upper School English Teacher and Advisor will be:

A teacher with a demonstrated commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary curriculum development who…

• Structures engaging, creative curricular approaches to literary texts, movements, and units.
• Develops projects and assessments that foster independent critical thinking and excitement about literature.
  
  

A student-centered educator who values each student’s voice, experience, and history, and who…

• Creates a safe and joyful learning environment for all students by welcoming individual voices and experiences.
• Employs culturally responsive teaching practices to reach all students and help them feel valued, known, and understood.
• Incorporates play into the classroom, and encourages risk-taking and mistake-making as a part of the learning process.
• Is committed to a growth mindset for all students and believes that our students’ potential is unlimited.
  
  

An educator who actively cultivates a classroom and community of belonging by…

• Demonstrating flexibility in curriculum development and adapting lessons in response to feedback to target a wide range of learners.
• Aligning with Chapin’s mission to empower all students in a continual effort to further our inclusive community.
• Being intellectually curious and passionate about learning and seeking opportunities for professional growth.
• Centering texts that reflect diverse identities, cultures, experiences, and styles.
  
  

A partner to students, their parents, and colleagues in teaching and learning who…

• Generates clear learning goals that prioritize communication and provides focused and timely feedback that moves learners forward towards those goals.
• Maintains ongoing communication about advisees' progress with teachers, class Deans, and advisees’ families.
• Collaborates with colleagues within their teaching clusters, the English team, and across departments and divisions and actively seeks opportunities for interdisciplinary work.
• Provides timely, useful feedback in writing and orally.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field
• Minimum 2 years experience working with students
• Qualified to teach grades 8-12 English language, literacy, and writing.
  
  

Preferred

• Master’s degree or equivalent
• High School teaching experience
  
  

How to apply: Submit your cover letter, résumé, and statement of educational philosophy via the application link. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. The range is $70,000-$130,000.