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High School English Teacher
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Nanuet, Rockland County, New York, 10954, USA
Listed on 2026-10-07
Listing for:
Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-07
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
High School, English Teacher / ESL TEFL
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Job Description
Job Overview
Albertus Magnus High School, a coeducational Catholic high school in Rockland County, New York,
is seeking a passionate and dynamic High School English Teacher to join our faculty for the 2026
2027 school year. The successful candidate will primarily teach Grade 9 English – World
Literature.
The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic educator who will create an engaging, student-centered
classroom that emphasizes close reading, analytical writing, discussion, research, and effective
communication, while supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Teach Grade 9 World Literature and, as assigned, Grade 10 British Literature.
- Deliver engaging instruction across a variety of literary genres, including novels, poetry, drama, short stories, speeches, essays, and literary criticism.
- Guide students in developing strong analytical, argumentative, and creative writing skills.
- Foster critical thinking through discussion-based instruction, Socratic seminars, collaborative learning, and project-based experiences.
- Integrate grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and research skills into daily instruction.
- Prepare students for college readiness through formal research writing, proper citation practices, and PSAT-aligned reading and writing skills.
- Utilize instructional technology and digital collaboration tools to enhance student learning.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic needs of learners while maintaining high expectations.
- Assess student learning through a variety of formative and summative assessments, providing timely and meaningful feedback.
- Maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages intellectual risk taking and respectful dialogue.
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development, interdisciplinary initiatives, and instructional best practices.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, counselors, and administrators regarding student progress.
- Willingness to moderate a club, activity, or coach a sport is a plus.
- Applicant must hold a Master's degree and New York State Teaching Certification in English Language Arts (7-12) or the equivalent.
- Prior experience teaching high school English is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in literature, composition, grammar, vocabulary development, and research instruction.
- Experience teaching World Literature, British Literature, or advanced English coursework is preferred.
- Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans utilizing instructional technology and project-based learning strategies.
- Well-versed in Project-Based Instructional and Assessment practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to inspire students to become thoughtful readers, skilled writers, and confident communicators.
- Experience in Catholic and/or private school environments is advantageous.
- Familiarity with standardized assessments, including PSAT preparation, and college preparatory curriculum is desirable.
The primary assignment includes Grade 9 World Literature, an accelerated college-preparatory course that surveys world literature from ancient Greece through contemporary works. Students engage in independent reading, literary analysis, creative writing, public speaking, research, and technology-enhanced collaborative learning while developing strong grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension skills. Students also complete a formal research paper using library resources, online databases, and proper MLA citation practices.
Start Date
This position begins with the school year and is a 10-month faculty position.
Benefits
- Pension/403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:
Michael Bruno
Assistant Head of School
Email:
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