Upper School English and World Literature Teacher

1 week ago

New York, New York, United States The Spence School Full time

The Spence School

Upper School English and World Literature Teacher

Full-Time to begin August 2026

Overview

The Department of English and World Literature at the Spence School invites applications for a position in our Upper School for the academic year. The role offers an opportunity to join a team of experienced teachers who are committed to the ongoing development of our dynamic Upper School English and World Literature curriculum. The ideal candidate understands that effective teaching is both art and craft, embraces professional growth whole-heartedly, and sees open-minded collaboration as essential.

Spence seeks an English and World Literature teacher to join our dynamic Grades 5–12 program in writing and world literature, including a vibrant array of elective offerings. As a dedicated educator, the teacher will engage students in intellectually rigorous and joyful scholarship, nurturing their curiosity, confidence, and creative development as readers and writers.

Working collaboratively within a curious and intellectually-engaged department, the teacher contributes to a cohesive program grounded in deep thinking, authentic inquiry, and inclusive community. The teacher brings a commitment to ongoing professional growth, thoughtful curriculum design, and the daily work of helping students read with care, write with precision, embrace complexity, and collaborate with insight. Through inspired teaching and meaningful relationships, this educator helps students discover the power of literature and their own voices.

Responsibilities

  • Teach four sections of Upper School English and World Literature, including junior and senior elective courses
  • Collaborate on teaching teams in order to design curriculum, assessments, and teaching approaches
  • Participate in Department-wide initiatives, including responses to emerging technologies and curricular innovation

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Find joy in working with students and in school life
  • Approach work with optimism, energy, kindness, and a sense of humor
  • Demonstrate cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
  • Demonstrate pedagogical skill, capacity in the craft of teaching, and love of literature
  • Demonstrate an understanding of effective writing and of how to teach writing asa deliberate, iterative process
  • Value and contribute to working on a team
  • Possess a degree in English or equivalent experience
  • Have sustained experience teaching Upper School English (Grades 9-12)

Spence is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We therefore actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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