High School English Teacher Leave Replacement

Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin HS•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

LREI (Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School) seeks educators committed to exploring progressive pedagogy. The school is seeking a replacement for a high school English Teacher for 10th - 12th grade for the 2026-2027 school year, beginning September 21, 2026, and ending October 30, 2026. LREI high school teachers are lifelong learners who are reflective about their practice and are interested in working in a progressive, rigorous, and diverse learning environment. A master’s degree in English Literature, Writing, or a related subject, and at least three years of successful experience as a teacher are preferred, but alternate pathways into the profession will be considered. A demonstrated interest in the lives of young people is a must.

Requirements

Lifelong learners who can inspire students.
Joyful positive attitude about children.
Become active members of the LREI community.
Regularly bring ‘real life’ experience into their classroom and extend the classroom beyond the school walls into the neighborhood, city, and beyond.
Reflective about their practice and avail themselves of professional development and leadership opportunities.
Inspired by our mission and create a nurturing classroom with high educational expectations.
Guided by an ethic of care and see learning as connected to the development of the whole child.
Demonstrate a commitment to social justice and equity, cultural competence, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse people.
Possess excellent communication skills with students, parents, and the administration both formally and informally.
Foundational knowledge of progressive pedagogy.
Comfortable with differentiating instruction.
Creative problem solvers and innovators who possess a growth-mindset.
Demonstrated interest in the lives of young people is a must.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in English Literature, Writing, or a related subject.
At least three years of successful experience as a teacher.
Convey enthusiasm for life-long learning and intellectual inquiry.
Design curriculum that emphasizes inquiry-based learning and real-world relevance.
Committed to inclusive pedagogical practices and open to furthering their knowledge and skill set around diversity and inclusion.
Open to feedback and improvement.
Seek a dynamic, team-based work environment defined by a commitment to innovation, iteration, creativity, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Teach two sections of tenth grade American Literature in a collaborative course team.
Teach two sections of electives (mixed 11th/12th grade), including an English elective author study on Toni Morrison and a History elective investigating the histories embedded in objects.
Demonstrate care for the social-emotional lives of students.
Participate in the life of the school community outside of the classroom, according to their passions, skills, and the school’s needs.
Complete administrative tasks (post homework, communicate with school leadership and families, write reports) thoroughly and on time.
Other duties as assigned by the Principal and Director.