Upper School English Teacher/Learning Specialist

Dwight School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dwight School, a leading coeducational institution in Manhattan, seeks an experienced High School English Teacher/Learning Specialist to support students' learning from grades 9-12. The ideal candidate will possess a genuine commitment to equity and inclusion in education, coupled with strong teaching ability, and be prepared to join an innovative team dedicated to nurturing each student's unique learning journey. This full-time role begins in August 2025 and offers a supportive environment fostering diversity and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-time high school English teaching experience required.
• Past success teaching students with varying skill levels and learning styles.
• Preferrably, experience in the IB Diploma Program (DP).

Responsibilities

• Guide students in reading, writing, and speaking.
• Teach critical thinking and analysis, focusing on literary techniques.
• Collaborate with other English teachers on lessons and materials.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Literary Analysis

Collaboration

Diversity Commitment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English, Education or related subject

Master’s Degree in English, Education or related subject

Job description

Dwight School is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool to grade 12. Guided by our philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child, Dwight is an inclusive school that aims to meet the unique needs, abilities, and interests of each student. At the same time, Dwight challenges every student to develop intellectual independence, respect for diversity and belonging, and to become innovators and thought leaders.

Known for its low student-teacher ratio, Dwight enrolls 1,100 students with 400 faculty and staff. Our School rests on three pillars: personalized learning, community, and global vision.

As part of a leading global network of schools, Dwight offers employees exciting cross-campus opportunities. Additionally, with the support of The Dwight School Foundation’s generous grants, Dwight provides faculty professional development, enabling teachers to deepen their content knowledge and pursue their own sparks of genius to be shared with the community.

At Dwight, we strive to ensure that our environment is welcoming — a place in which everyone can thrive — and an organization we are proud of. We recognize that this takes trusting relationships and ensuring that all individuals feel valued regardless of their backgrounds.

At Dwight, we encourage diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought, and embrace innovation and foster collaboration and growth.

We consistently strive to advance the equity, diversity and belonging of our community in all domains, including the curriculum, admissions, environment, and hiring. Our goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities, with policies in place to maintain a work environment free from discrimination.

English Teacher/Learning Specialist - Upper School

Grades 9-12

Full Time, 7:30 am-4 pm

Position Overview

Dwight School, an innovative preschool-grade 12 coeducational school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is seeking a self-directed, experienced, and energetic High School English Teacher/Learning Specialist to begin in August 2025.

English Teacher Responsibilities

• Guide students in reading, writing, and speaking as conscientious members of the Dwight learning community
• Teach critical thinking and analysis, with a focus on literary techniques and formal expression, especially persuasive essays
• Collaborate closely with other English teachers, with respect to lessons and materials, on a regular basis
• Adhere to the curricular requirements, with respect to source texts and assessment criteria/forms, of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP) and/or Diploma Program (DP)
• Display a commitment to diversity and creating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Dwight
• Complete an online anti-bias training program in the first year of teaching
• Participate in one after-school activity two out of three trimesters a year

Quest Responsibilities

• Learning Specialist/Quest Teacher teacher maintains safe, efficient, and engaging environment; displays evidence of positive and appropriate relationship with Quest student.
• Liaise with Quest HODs, deans, school counselors, and parents regarding student progress.
• Utilize technology effectively to advance the educational process and engage students.
• Provide one-on-one academic and organizational support to struggling learners.
• Provide high-level support in one or more of the traditional academic disciplines (English, history, math, chemistry or biology).
• Display a commitment to diversity and creating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Dwight.
• Required to participate in all staff meetings and an in-house professional development program.
• Complete additional special education-focused training program in the first year of teaching.
• Complete an online anti-bias training program in the first year of teaching.
• Participate in one after-school activity two out of three trimesters a year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Education or other related subject required
• Master’s Degree in English, Education or other related subject preferred
• At least three (3) years of relevant, full-time high school English teaching experience
• Past success teaching students with varying skill levels and learning styles
• Experience with thoughtful integration of technology into English curricula
• Preferably, experience in the IB Diploma Program (DP)
• Experience teaching to a range of learners
• Eagerness to contribute positively to the Dwight community
• Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Ability to bring joy, kindness, maturity, and flexibility to the school environment

Compensation commensurate upon experience: $70,000-$95,000

We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please let us know.

Dwight School’s goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities. It is also the policy of Dwight School to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status, or other status protected by federal or state law, with regards to any term or condition of employment.