2026-2027 High School Leave Replacement English Teacher

Coney Island Prep•Brooklyn, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping students discover the power of literature, develop their voice as writers, and engage deeply with complex ideas? The English 4 and AP English Literature and Composition Teacher is responsible for creating a rigorous, joyful, and inclusive classroom where scholars are challenged to think critically, write confidently, and prepare for success in college and beyond. The teacher will use Springboard to plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction centered on complex literary texts, explicitly teach literary analysis and evidence-based writing, and provide frequent, actionable feedback that helps scholars grow as readers, writers, and thinkers. English Teachers at CIP use student work and assessment data to adjust instruction, provide targeted support and enrichment, and ensure that all scholars, including students with IEPs and multilingual learners, have meaningful access to AP-level content. In addition to strong content knowledge, the ideal candidate builds warm, accountable relationships with scholars and families, establishes consistent classroom routines and high expectations, collaborates closely with colleagues and school leaders, and brings energy, joy, and a deep belief that all scholars can succeed in a challenging college-level course. This leave replacement position runs through December 2026. Employment past December 2026 is contingent upon performance and vacancies within and across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and NYS teaching certification required
Cultural competencies to work in low-income communities and a willingness to examine your beliefs and biases across lines of difference
Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness; accuracy; consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet deadlines
Culturally responsive and age-appropriate conflict resolution skills
Self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow and develop
A positive, solution-oriented attitude and drive for excellence
Eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team
A strong track record of building positive relationships with families, students and staff, while demonstrating value towards diversity and inclusivity

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree strongly preferred
We offer $2,000 towards the completion of a Master’s degree and NY State certification within two years of employment

Responsibilities

Internalize standards-aligned curriculum and content
On a daily basis, teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed
Communicate effectively with all scholars, their families, and staff
Commit to a culture of consistently implementing school-wide systems, structures, and procedures
Eradicate the effects of racism, poverty and other forms of oppression in our school community by making resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms equitable and accessible for all our stakeholders
Analyze and action plan using instructional and culture data to improve teaching practice and strengthen student outcomes
Be proactive in creating a positive, structured, results-oriented and fun learning environment that supports the needs of students with various abilities and experiences
Participate in school community responsibilities such as lunch duty, dismissal and hallway duties, daily homeroom, bi-weekly advisory groups, weekly content and grade team meetings, whole-staff professional development, lesson internalization and practice, and office hours once a week

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
403(b) retirement benefit package with match
Paid Family Leave
MacBook Air
Access to all the necessary technology and resources needed to succeed in their role
$2,000 towards the completion of a Master’s degree and NY State certification within two years of employment
Tuition assistance and financial support starting at a baseline amount of $3,000 annually through the PRIDE Promise Scholarship