English Teacher [2026-27 school year]

Newark Academy is accepting applications for a potential position in the English Department, adding to a dedicated and dynamic faculty. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching English, a passion for literature, writing, and media, and a demonstrated capacity to embrace student-centered, skills-focused, and culturally competent practices. In this position, you would have the opportunity to teach skills such as textual analysis, written and verbal communication, and critical thinking and argumentation to students who are highly engaged and genuinely enjoy their teachers. Positive student/faculty relationships are instrumental in inspiring our students to not only succeed in the English classroom but also write for multiple school publications and outside venues. Ideal candidates will be interested in embracing the wider school community through their involvement in clubs, activities, and/or athletics. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience teaching English in middle school, upper school, or higher educational settings Professionals in industry or related fields or with non-traditional paths to education are also encouraged to apply.


• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred


• Experience working with and supporting a diverse community of students, parents, and colleagues


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)


• Experience working in independent schools is preferred but not required 


• Candidates with experience in the International Baccalaureate (IB) are especially encouraged to apply

Responsibilities:

• Create a positive, student-centered environment and work collegially with peers


• Prepare lessons to deliver to assigned classes, generally four sections 


• Collaborate with colleagues to design and revise curriculum to create a consistent course experience across sections


• Meet school guidelines regarding grading, recordkeeping, and use of the learning management system to post timely information about classes


• Participate in school-wide activities such as workshops, special events, and professional meetings


• Engage in the life of Newark Academy 

Salary: 

Salary range $65,000 - $85,000. Salary is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to education and experience.

Benefits:

Including, but not limited to: Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance as well as a variety of other benefits.

About Newark Academy
Located 35 miles from Manhattan in the town of Livingston, New Jersey, Newark Academy provides students in grades 6-12 with the knowledge and skills to become meaningful contributors to their communities and the wider world. Newark Academy cultivates a diverse school community and is committed to fostering and maintaining a caring and inclusive environment that thrives on intellectual, social-emotional, and relational interactions. Its faculty is highly regarded in the New Jersey independent school community for its especially effective combination of teaching that embraces rigor and compassion.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Newark Academy seeks and celebrates diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. In admission and employment practices, scholarship aid and educational programs, Newark Academy upholds applicable state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination.

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