High School English Teacher - School Year 2026-2027

Job Title: English Teacher

Location: Northside Charter High School

School Year: 2026-2027

About Us

Northside Charter High School is a public, college-preparatory charter school serving grades 9–12 in North Williamsburg/Greenpoint (Brooklyn, New York). Our mission is to provide an enriching and innovative learning environment where students achieve postsecondary readiness, and our vision is that college completion becomes both expectation and reality for all students. We pursue this mission through an explicit IDEA commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Anti-Racism, actively dismantling barriers and treating every identity as an asset. 

Our community lives on four core values: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, which guide every policy and interaction.

Position Summary

Northside Charter High School seeks a passionate and dedicated English Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The ideal candidate will inspire and educate students to develop strong reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, fostering a lifelong love of literature and language arts. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative, and dynamic learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons in English Language Arts, including literature, composition, grammar, and vocabulary.

• Student Engagement: Foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture that encourages active participation, critical inquiry, and respectful discussion.

• Assessment and Feedback: Design and implement assessments that evaluate student progress, provide timely feedback and adjust instruction as needed.

• Differentiation: Tailor instruction to meet diverse learning needs, including advanced learners and students requiring additional support.

• Classroom Management: Maintain an organized, disciplined, and respectful learning environment.

• Collaboration: Work with colleagues to align curriculum, share resources, and participate in professional learning communities.

• Parent Communication: Maintain open and proactive communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress and classroom activities.

• Professional Growth: Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in English education and pedagogy.

• School Community: Participate in school events, committees, and initiatives to contribute to the broader school culture.

• Professional Responsibilities:

Consistently adhere to all deadlines, including the timely submission of lesson plans, the accurate and up-to-date maintenance of the gradebook, and the completion and submission of teacher reports by designated deadlines. Demonstrate punctuality and maintain a professional demeanor and outlook daily.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field.

• Valid teaching certification for secondary English (or ability to obtain certification before start date).

• Demonstrated expertise in teaching English Language Arts at the high school level.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in English, Education, or a related field.

• Experience teaching Advanced Placement (AP) English or dual-credit courses.

• Strong proficiency in integrating technology into instruction.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including professional development and education growth reimbursement to support your career advancement.

• Fully funded FSA/HRA plan provided by the school to help cover healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Supportive work environment with access to mentoring, instructional resources, and opportunities for collaboration.

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