IB EAL Teacher - Leave Replacement (MS/HS)

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

Job summary

Dwight School on the Upper West Side of Manhattan seeks an experienced Middle/Upper School English as an Alternate Language (EAL) Teacher for a leave replacement from November 2026 to May 2027. The role runs full-time, 7:30AM–4:00PM, with compensation commensurate with experience: $70,000–$80,000 per annum, prorated for the leave period.

The teacher will design targeted language instruction, leverage IB context, and use data to inform planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience teaching middle and high school.
• Experience with diverse learners including beginning EAL students.
• Experience with thoughtful integration of technology into curricula.
• Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Designs language instruction to help EAL students succeed in the classroom, in communications, and on assessments.
• Uses test and department data to inform planning and instruction in EAL sessions.
• Provides level-appropriate lessons and homework to help students master English quickly.
• Communicates progress and needs to teachers, parents, and department head monthly.
• Participates in Dwight professional community and fulfilling departmental obligations.

Skills

IB Program(s) knowledge

Language instruction design

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with teachers

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree in TESOL or related field

Job description

Dwight School on the Upper West Side of Manhattan seeks an experienced Middle/Upper School English as an Alternate Language (EAL) Teacher for a leave replacement from November 2026 to May 2027. The role runs full-time, 7:30AM–4:00PM, with compensation commensurate with experience: $70,000–$80,000 per annum, prorated for the leave period.

The teacher will design targeted language instruction, leverage IB context, and use data to inform planning.