Upper School English Teacher - New York, United States - The Chapin School

The Chapin School

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New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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 Advisor

Chapin's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB): All Chapin students and professional community members are valued and appreciated for their unique identities, including their diverse backgrounds, perspectives, talents, and interests.

We expect Chapin faculty to employ culturally informed, equity-focused teaching practices in order to reach all students and ensure they are known and understood.

Each individual belongs to and is an integral part of our affirming and joyful learning community. To support this commitment, Chapin actively seeks diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body.

Chapin's next Upper School English Teacher and Advisor will be:
A teacher who demonstrates a commitment to the study of literature,

Values pedagogical selfreflection and innovation
Committed to interdisciplinary curriculum development
Prioritizes the study of literature as means to develop analytical thinking and writing skills, creativity, and empathy
Possesses the capacity to teach a range of texts that reflect diverse identities, cultures, and styles
Embraces the responsibility to develop a rigorous, supportive, and meaningful educational experience for all students

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

Understands and appreciates the need to create thoughtfully scaffolded lessons, activities, and assessments that foster a growth mindset among the students
Demonstrates effective pedagogy, particularly in response to the needs of students with a variety of backgrounds, learning needs, and interests
Integrates the teaching of reading comprehension, critical thinking and analytical writing
Fosters the development of creative writing

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

Developing, alongside students, a safe and productive learning environment, building trust with students through clear guidelines and expectations
Cultivating an inclusive classroom that promotes diverse points of view and constructive dialogue

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

Enjoys collaborating with others and is invested in his/her/their growth both as a teacher and a scholar
Who values interdisciplinary collaboration and design

Qualifications:

Required

Degree. B.A. in English, literature, and/or comparative literature
Experience: three years teaching experience in English, literature, and/or comparative literature
Experience teaching adolescents

Preferred- Masters Degree in an academic discipline or a discipline related to teaching, learning, writing, and/or educational psychology- Strong interest (or experience) in some form of creative writing or journalism

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience. The salary range is $69,000-$130,000 annually.

How To Apply:
Submit your cover letter and résumé (and statement of educational philosophy, if required by Committee) by\A