Upper School Drama/Creative Writing Teacher

The Quad Preparatory School•New York, NY

4d•$58,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quad Preparatory School Upper School Drama/Creative Writing Teacher Opening for the 2025-26 School Year At Quad Prep, we are on a mission — to transform the lives of neurodiverse, twice-exceptional people by redefining the experience of school. Through the collective, collaborative, and empathic work of our teachers and clinicians, we are empowering our students to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world. As we enter our 13th year, we are excited to welcome fellow innovators and collaborative colleagues to our team to be a part of this inspiring and impactful mission. At Quad Prep, a New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Accredited School, we are eager to create challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students, to seek diverse perspectives, and to work together to continuously refine and redefine best practices in neurodiverse education. The Quad Preparatory School actively seeks to advance diversity through its programs and hiring. The Quad Preparatory School is looking for a special education Drama and Creative Writing Teacher for our Upper School (grades 6-12) division. The teacher will provide drama and creative writing instruction and social-emotional support to students in collaboration with our clinicians. Teachers have the opportunity to receive mentorship, coaching, and support from the clinicians as well as academic administrators.

Requirements

Love for working with children and adolescents
Strong background and interest in a range of subject areas
Desire and ability to work with students with special needs
Lesson planning and the ability to provide engaging and differentiated instruction
Ability to connect with middle and high school-aged children
Effective oral and written communication
A solid understanding of middle and high school-aged children’s academic, social, and emotional development
Attention to detail and adaptability
Maintaining confidentiality and privacy
Ethical conduct
Time management and the ability to multitask
Teamwork and collaboration
Patience and flexibility
Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, theater, creative writing, or a related field.
Training and/or experience teaching drama or creative writing
One year paid experience teaching drama or creative writing to middle and/or high school aged students or college undergraduates.

Nice To Haves

At least three years experience as a drama or creative writing teacher.
Master’s degree in education, special education, theater, creative writing,, or a related field.
Special education training, including training in the areas of gifted education and twice-exceptional youth.
Secondary, art education, and/or special education teaching credential.
Experience teaching twice-exceptional youth.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement high-quality, engaging lessons that are differentiated to meet the learning needs of the students.
Regularly assess the students and the curriculum, adapting content and instruction as appropriate; communicating assessment results to parents.
Subscribe to and implement the school’s philosophy of progressive and personalized education for twice-exceptional children.
Collaborate with the psychosocial teachers in planning and implementing an integrated program for executive functioning within the academic curriculum.
Map and evaluate curriculum.
Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students’ social, emotional, and executive functioning needs.
Maintain accurate records and carefully managed portfolios of student work to illustrate and record progress and achievement.
Empower students to take charge of their learning by providing all necessary scaffolding, modeling, materials, and resources, and consistently maintain a high level of expectation for student success.
Collaborate with other faculty and staff members to plan, integrate, and facilitate cross-curricular, inquiry-based projects.
Communicate with parents and guardians to provide feedback on pupils’ academic and social-emotional progress through parent-teacher conferences, written reports, phone calls, and emails.
Follow the professional code and policies of the school and conduct oneself in a way that promotes the mission of the school.
Utilize Google Suite, in particular Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets.
Attend all faculty and staff meetings and required special events ( e.g. , open houses, Curriculum Night, Carnivale).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision
Student Loan repayment
Retirement Plan contribution
Group Life Plan
Disability Insurance
Generous Parental Leave
You can build a private practice or tutor onsite during after school hours at low-cost reduced rates, available only to our Quad Prep staff.
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
pre-tax transit, and dependent care (DC FSA) accounts
a 401K match
student loan repayment contributions (after one year of employment)
a range of professional development opportunities, including our First Year Support Program for all new facility and staff; our Leadership Development Institute for those wishing to gain supervisory experience; and a full tuition waiver for candidates wishing to participate in our annual Certificate Program in Meeting the Needs of Twice-Exceptional Students.
All staff will engage with colleagues in our ongoing staff wellness groups, relax at our social events, and collaborate in meaningful work as a valued member of our voluntary groups, including our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Belonging; our Staff Ambassador Program; and our Peer Mentorship Program.