IB EAL Teacher (Leave Replacement)

dwightschool; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dwight School, a Pre-K-12 coeducational campus on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, seeks an experienced EAL teacher to serve as a leave replacement from November 2026 to May 2027. The role requires strong knowledge of IB programs, pedagogy, and language instruction.

This full-time position emphasizes collaboration with classroom teachers, effective communication with families, and designing targeted language instruction to help EAL students participate in the general education program;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master’s Degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics or related fields preferred.
• Experience teaching Middle and High School students.
• Experience teaching to a wide range of learners including beginning EAL students.
• Experience with thoughtful integration of technology into curricula.
• Eagerness to contribute positively to the Dwight School community.
• Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of content, IB Program(s), and pedagogy.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of students.
• Demonstrates high-level instructional outcomes and knowledge of resources.
• Designs thoughtful, targeted language instruction designed to help students succeed in the classroom, in their communications, and on assessments.
• Utilizes standardized test data and departmental assessment data to inform planning and instruction in EAL sessions.
• Provides appropriate and level-specific lessons and homework to allow EAL students to master the English language and participate effectively in the general education program as quickly as possible.
• Creates and maintains an inclusive classroom environment with consistent respect and rapport.
• Establishes and sustains a strong culture for learning.
• Strong classroom management and student behavior management procedures.
• Effectively organizes physical space to maximize learning.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with parents to help support student growth and language acquisition.
• Collaborates effectively with classroom teachers to provide effective push-in support for EAL students in the classroom setting.
• Maintains information on student progress in a fully effective manner, including all required documents.
• Provides clear, regular, and specific information about the progress, goals, and needs of EAL students to each of their classroom teachers, parents, and department head on a monthly basis.
• Actively participates in the Dwight professional community.
• The teacher consistently demonstrates professionalism.
• Fulfills additional departmental obligations including monthly lunch activities, Language Lunch supervision, after-school EAL extra help, and an EAL class trip.

Skills

Experience teaching Middle/High School

Technology integration into curricula

Collaborative teamwork with teachers

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree in TESOL or Applied Linguistics

Job description

Dwight School, a Pre-K-12 coeducational campus on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, seeks an experienced EAL teacher to serve as a leave replacement from November 2026 to May 2027. The role requires strong knowledge of IB programs, pedagogy, and language instruction.

This full-time position emphasizes collaboration with classroom teachers, effective communication with families, and designing targeted language instruction to help EAL students participate in the general education program;