Upper School English Teacher
Rye Country Day School Rye
Rye Country Day School is seeking an Upper School English Teacher to begin in August, 2025. Rye Country Day School is a coeducational, Prek-12, college preparatory school located in Westchester County, New York dedicated to providing students with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches.
We are actively committed to creating and sustaining a school community that is nurturing, supportive, diverse, and inclusive, one in which all students can participate fully and achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative, and social endeavors.
The school is committed to providing invigorating and supportive work experiences for its diverse community of employees. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional development, growth, and leadership; highly competitive salaries; and extensive benefits.
We are actively committed to creating and sustaining a school community that is nurturing, supportive, diverse, and inclusive, one in which all students can participate fully and achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative, and social endeavors.
We expect and promote moral responsibility and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community.
Specific responsibilities of the position include:
- Teaching four Upper School sections of English
- Collaborating with colleagues to develop a dynamic curriculum that fosters a love of literature and builds students writing and analytical skills
- Developing daily lessons that produce a high-level of student engagement in a student-centered environment
- Fostering meaningful conversations about issues of class, gender, race, and sexuality that surface in the class texts
- Grading student assignments and provide timely, constructive feedback of their work
- Regularly writing reports that evaluate student performance and demonstrate knowledge of students experiences
- Participating in faculty and departmental meetings, field trips, special activities, and rotational duties
- Seeking out and participating in professional growth opportunities and embracing a growth mindset
- Serving as an academic advisor
Requirements
Desired qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in English required; Masters degree or higher preferred
- 3-5 years of experience teaching English at the Upper School level
- Excitement for working with Upper School students
- Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills
- Comfort with technology, including a 1:1 laptop program and online course management system; familiarity with Zoom and hybrid/online teaching
- A well-developed sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members; a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Ability to support the extracurricular life of the school
- Genuine excitement for and ability to work with students, faculty, staff, and parents
The school is committed to providing invigorating and supportive work experiences for its diverse community of employees. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional development, growth, and leadership; highly competitive salaries; and extensive benefits.
RCDS is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout the community and curriculum. Please visit our website- to learn more about the schools rigorous curriculum, values, and strategic initiatives.
Rye Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, which prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status.
Interested candidates should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter via the following link: .Salary range: $72,000 - $120,000 based on years of experience
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