English Teacher one year position-US

Ethical Culture Fieldston School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethical Culture Fieldston School is seeking an English Teacher for a one-year leave replacement for the 25-26 school year. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in writing pedagogy and literature, particularly in Latin American and World Literature. This role includes teaching multiple sections and ensuring a collaborative learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant teaching experience.
• Expertise in writing pedagogy and practices.
• Ability to teach World Literature.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a course load of at least 3 sections per semester.
• Collaborating with colleagues on curriculum.
• Maintaining accurate student records.

Skills

Knowledgeable in writing pedagogy

Literary analysis

Cultural competency

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English

Master's preferred in English

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Who we are?

Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses - one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, and the other in Manhattan. The Fieldston Upper campus, located in Riverdale, is comprised of approximately 600 students in Grades 9-12th.

What is essential about working at our school?

The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and belief and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives, and see the world beyond the self.

We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue and professional development about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic and progressive school a reality.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about a diversity of subject material, with an emphasis on writing pedagogy and practices. The candidate should have a background in literary analysis and strong familiarity with 9th-grade English (Literature Survey) & World Literature, with an ability to competently teach texts that and authors who wrestle from multiple perspectives with themes including but not limited to age, gender, race, socio-economic status, ability, sexual orientation, religion, and ethnicity. The ideal candidate also possesses a background and teaching experience in two (2) of the following four (4) areas: Latin American Literature, African American Literature, Native American Literature, and Queer Literature, particularly with expertise and experience teaching Latin American Literature.

We are currently seeking an English Teacher, one year leave replacement position for the 25-26 school year. This position will begin September 1, 2025 with the possible extension beyond the academic year. This role is a .875 FTE (full time equivalency) and the salary range is $63,935-$155,316.

Please note that this is an onsite role and not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities of the English teacher will include:

• Teaching a course load of at least 3 sections per semester;
• Having a collaborative approach with other colleagues, including sharing resources and communicating about curriculum and students;
• Preparing for and communicating details about student performance and growth with parents and/or guardians at scheduled conferences;
• Appropriately addressing student behavioral issues and other challenges that may arise in the classroom in order to maintain a safe environment and a sense of calm in such situations;
• Maintaining accurate student record keeping including grades and attendance;
• Providing encouragement to students to help support their social and emotional growth;
• Ensuring confidentiality of student information as necessary;
• Attending all departmental, divisional, and school-wide meetings;
• Maintaining compliance with all school policies, state regulations, and educational standards; and
• Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.
  
  

Requirements

The successful incumbent will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred in English;
• Expertise in writing pedagogy and practices, and World Literature preferred;
• Background or expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching preferred;
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant teaching experience, preferably with upper school (high school) students;
• A passion for teaching with a pleasant and positive demeanor toward all forms of teaching and learning;
• The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, parents, and the overall community;
• An understanding and commitment to cultural competency and how to support a diverse student population;
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills;
• A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback;
• The ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize required tasks;
• A commitment to engaging in ongoing professional development and proficiency in utilizing and learning new technologies ( i.e. , Google Workspace tools);
• Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance; and
• The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated.
  
  

To Apply

All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and email and phone contact information of three professional references.

EEO

ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.