Middle School English Teacher

Trevor Day School•New York, NY

20d•$60,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Trevor Day School is seeking a full-time Middle School English Teacher and Advisor for the 2026–2027 school year. Responsibilities include planning and teaching 7th Grade English to the entire grade. Students examine the process of developing individual voice through narrative and analytical writing assignments, regularly refining their own written and oral expression through this exploration. Students also continue to develop vocabulary and grammar skills through consistent lessons and practice exercises. Important to the role of a middle school teacher is serving as an advisor to a group of approximately ten 7th-grade students. Responsibilities of the advisor include meeting with each advisee once per cycle, functioning as the primary school contact for those students’ families, and holding twice-yearly family conferences. Qualifications and experiences should include: Master's degree preferred. Three or more years of full-time experience teaching English. Clear passion for the subject matter. Experience incorporating reading and writing skills instruction into the curriculum. Ability to teach students to write at length and provide effective written feedback. Comfort with differentiating instruction to accommodate a range of learning styles. Enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development. Proficiency in using technology to enhance classroom learning. Familiarity with AI as a teaching and learning tool. Experience using varied methods of assessment that encourage original student voice and ensure academic integrity. Proven ability to form strong, professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. A growth mindset and lifelong dedication to learning. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Flexibility, creativity, patience, and a sense of humor. The full-time annual salary range for this position is $60,000–$110,000, as per the school’s salary scale. When extending an offer for employment, Trevor Day School bases the salary upon several factors that include (but are not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education, training, key skills, and peer salary equity. The school also offers a competitive benefits package. About Trevor Day School Trevor Day School ( www.trevor.org ) is a Preschool through Grade 12 coeducational, independent school in Manhattan serving approximately 750 students. Trevor educates college-bound students to achieve academic and personal excellence in an inquiry-driven, idea-rich community. Trevor celebrates diversity of thought, experiences, and culture; promotes compassion, collaboration, courage, and creativity; and develops in children a recognition of their own unique potential as lifelong learners and leaders who act as responsible global citizens. Trevor Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

Three or more years of full-time experience teaching English
Clear passion for the subject matter
Experience incorporating reading and writing skills instruction into the curriculum
Ability to teach students to write at length and provide effective written feedback
Comfort with differentiating instruction to accommodate a range of learning styles
Enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development
Proficiency in using technology to enhance classroom learning
Familiarity with AI as a teaching and learning tool
Experience using varied methods of assessment that encourage original student voice and ensure academic integrity
Proven ability to form strong, professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
A growth mindset and lifelong dedication to learning
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility, creativity, patience, and a sense of humor

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Planning and teaching 7th Grade English to the entire grade
Developing individual voice through narrative and analytical writing assignments
Refining written and oral expression
Developing vocabulary and grammar skills through consistent lessons and practice exercises
Serving as an advisor to a group of approximately ten 7th-grade students
Meeting with each advisee once per cycle
Functioning as the primary school contact for those students’ families
Holding twice-yearly family conferences