Upper School English Teacher
About The Position
Dwight School is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool to grade 12. Guided by our philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child, Dwight is an inclusive school that aims to meet the unique needs, abilities, and interests of each student. At the same time, Dwight challenges every student to develop intellectual independence, respect for diversity and belonging, and to become innovators and thought leaders. Known for its low student-teacher ratio, Dwight enrolls 1,100 students with 400 faculty and staff. Our School rests on three pillars: personalized learning, community, and global vision. As part of a leading global network of schools, Dwight offers employees exciting cross-campus opportunities. Additionally, with the support of The Dwight School Foundation’s generous grants, Dwight provides faculty professional development, enabling teachers to deepen their content knowledge and pursue their own sparks of genius to be shared with the community. At Dwight, we strive to ensure that our environment is welcoming — a place in which everyone can thrive — and an organization we are proud of. We recognize that this takes trusting relationships and ensuring that all individuals feel valued regardless of their backgrounds. At Dwight, we encourage diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought, and embrace innovation and foster collaboration and growth. We consistently strive to advance the equity, diversity and belonging of our community in all domains, including the curriculum, admissions, environment, and hiring. Our goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities, with policies in place to maintain a work environment free from discrimination. Upper School English Teacher - International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Grades 11-12 Full Time, 7:30 am-4 pm Position Overview Dwight School, an innovative preschool-grade 12 coeducational school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is seeking an experienced, IB DP English Teacher to begin in August of 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in English, Education or other related subject required
- At least three (3) years of relevant, full-time high school English teaching experience
- Past success teaching students with varying skill levels and learning styles
- Experience with thoughtful integration of technology into English curricula
- Experience teaching to a range of learners
- Eagerness to contribute positively to the Dwight community
- Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Ability to bring joy, kindness, maturity, and flexibility to the school environment
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in English, Education or other related subject highly preferred
- Experience in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (DP) highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Guide students in reading, writing, and speaking as conscientious members of the Dwight learning community
- Teach critical thinking and analysis, with a focus on literary techniques and formal expression, especially persuasive essays
- Collaborate closely with other English teachers, with respect to lessons and materials, on a regular basis
- Adhere to the curricular requirements, with respect to source texts and assessment criteria/forms, of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (DP)
- Display a commitment to diversity and creating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Dwight
- Complete an online anti-bias training program in the first year of teaching
- Participate in one after-school activity a minimum of once a trimester
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Job Type
Full-time
