Upper School English Teacher and Advisor

The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks a student‑centered, collaborative, and innovative educator to serve as Upper School English Teacher and Upper School Advisor.

All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website and mission.

The Upper School English Teacher, as a member of the English Department, will teach four sections of English and serve as an Upper School advisor.

The Upper School English program emphasizes reading, writing, speaking, and thinking with clarity and depth. The curriculum encompasses global classics and contemporary works, promoting critical and creative thinking through various activities. Writing is taught as a process, focusing on brainstorming, drafting, and revising. By graduation, students will be proficient in multiple genres, including analytical, personal, and persuasive essays, and creative writing.

They will acquire essential grammatical and rhetorical skills for diverse audiences.

Chapin’s next Upper School English Teacher and Advisor will be:

• Structures engaging, creative curricular approaches to literary texts that foster independent critical thinking, authentic writing, and excitement about reading.
• Is intellectually curious, passionate about literature, and committed to professional growth.

A student‑centered educator who values each student’s voice, experience, and history, and who…

• Employs culturally responsive teaching practices to reach all students and help them feel valued, known, and understood.
• Encourages risk‑taking and mistake‑making as a part of the learning process.

An educator who actively cultivates a classroom and community of belonging by…

• Centering texts that reflect diverse identities, cultures, experiences, and styles.
• Considering the needs of a range of learners in developing assessments and lessons.

A partner to students, their parents, and colleagues in teaching and learning who…

• Generates clear learning goals and provides focused and timely feedback.
• Maintains ongoing communication with teachers, class deans, and families.
• Collaborates productively with colleagues across the department and division.

Required:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in English or other field of literary studies
• Minimum 3 years experience teaching literature at the high school or college level
• Experience teaching grades 8-12 English language, literacy, and writing