AP English Language Faculty
About The Position
Join the SBS faculty for the 2026-2027 school year! The Stony Brook School seeks a talented, mission-aligned faculty member to join our English Department beginning in August 2026. This role is expected to center on our AP English Language course, with opportunities to teach across the program, including additional middle and upper school sections, depending on departmental needs. Experience with the AP English Language curriculum or teaching rhetoric is especially desirable. Founded in 1922, The Stony Brook School is a co-ed Christian college-prep boarding and day school for grades 7–12 on a 55-acre campus on Long Island's North Shore. We unite academic rigor with authentic Christian faith in a diverse, global community. All candidates should have a demonstrable Christian commitment and an educational philosophy that is consistent with The Stony Brook School's mission. For more information on the many benefits of working at The Stony Brook School, please view our Faculty Profile here. Beyond teaching, SBS faculty are active members of our boarding school community, sharing in evening and weekend supervision, coaching athletics or leading co-curriculars, chaperoning events, proctoring study halls, and supporting community meals. Full-time faculty typically teach 4–5 classes, lead or assist with 1–2 co-curricular commitments, and participate in our residential life program. The Stony Brook School is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at The Stony Brook School are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, citizenship, genetic predisposition, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in English, Literature, Education, or a related field (master's degree strongly preferred)
- Three or more years of teaching experience
- A demonstrated growth mindset and enthusiasm for developing as a teacher, mentor, and colleague
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- A desire to serve in a faith-based educational environment that emphasizes Christian scholarship and character formation
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a team of educators
- Expertise in planning and delivering mission-aligned curriculum and lessons with clear objectives, strong materials, and thoughtful assessments that move students toward growth and mastery
- Experience leading discussion-based English classes (such as Socratic seminars, Harkness, and other student-centered approaches) that cultivate close reading, clear writing, and respectful dialogue forming Christian virtue and character
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the AP English Language curriculum or teaching rhetoric is especially desirable.
Benefits
- Complimentary on-campus housing, including utilities and maintenance
- Complimentary meals for you and your family while school is in session
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance with 100% of premiums paid by the school (approximately $54,000 annual value)
- 403(b) retirement plan with immediate vesting and a 7.5% employer matching contribution
- School-paid insurance coverage, including life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
- 100% tuition remission for faculty children attending The Stony Brook School
- Relocation assistance through a moving reimbursement program
- Access to campus facilities and amenities, including the school fitness center
- Professional development support, with opportunities for continued learning and growth
- The opportunity to live and work in a collaborative, faith-centered community committed to excellence, growth, and lifelong learning
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Job Type
Full-time
