Experience teaching middle and high school students.
Experience teaching a wide range of learners, including beginning English as an Alternate Language students.
Experience integrating technology thoughtfully into curricula.
A master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field is preferred.
Willingness to contribute positively to the school community and engage with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of content, International Baccalaureate programs, and pedagogy.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of students.
Demonstrate high-level instructional outcomes and knowledge of resources.
Design targeted language instruction to help students succeed in the classroom, communications, and assessments.
Use standardized test and departmental assessment data to inform planning and instruction in English as an Alternate Language sessions.
Provide appropriate, level-specific lessons and homework to help English as an Alternate Language students master English and participate effectively in the general education program.
Create and maintain an inclusive classroom environment with consistent respect and rapport.
Establish and sustain a strong culture for learning.
Maintain effective classroom and student behavior management procedures.
Organize physical space to maximize learning.
Communicate effectively and appropriately with parents to support student growth and language acquisition.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide push-in support for English as an Alternate Language students in the classroom.
Maintain information on student progress, including required documents.
Provide monthly, clear, regular, and specific information about English as an Alternate Language students’ progress, goals, and needs to classroom teachers, parents, and the department head.
Participate in the school’s professional community and demonstrate professionalism.
Fulfill departmental obligations, including monthly lunch activities, Language Lunch supervision, after-school English as an Alternate Language extra help, and an English as an Alternate Language class trip.
Dwight School is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool to grade 12. Guided by our philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child, Dwight is an inclusive school that aims to meet the unique needs, abilities, and interests of each student. At the same time, Dwight challenges every student to develop intellectual independence, respect for diversity and belonging, and to become innovators and thought leaders.
Known for its low student-teacher ratio, Dwight enrolls 1,100 students with 400 faculty and staff. Our School rests on three pillars: personalized learning, community, and global vision. As part of a leading global network of schools, Dwight offers employees exciting cross-campus opportunities. Additionally, with the support of The Dwight School Foundation’s generous grants, Dwight provides faculty professional development, enabling teachers to deepen their content knowledge and pursue their own sparks of genius to be shared with the community.
At Dwight, we strive to ensure that our environment is welcoming — a place in which everyone can thrive — and an organization we are proud of. We recognize that this takes trusting relationships and ensuring that all individuals feel valued regardless of their backgrounds. At Dwight, we encourage diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought, and embrace innovation and foster collaboration and growth.
We consistently strive to advance the equity, diversity and belonging of our community in all domains, including the curriculum, admissions, environment, and hiring. Our goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities, with policies in place to maintain a work environment free from discrimination.
Middle/Upper School English as an Alternate Language (EAL) Teacher - Leave Replacement
Full-Time
7:30AM-4:00PM
Compensation commensurate upon experience: $70,000-$80,000/annum (prorated for the length of the leave)
Position Overview
Dwight School, a Pre-K-12 coeducational school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is seeking an experienced and innovative EAL Teacher to serve as a leave replacement from November 2026 - May 2027.
Responsibilities
Planning and preparation
Demonstrates extensive knowledge of content, IB Program(s), and pedagogy
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of students
Demonstrates high-level instructional outcomes and knowledge of resources
Designs thoughtful, targeted language instruction designed to help students succeed in the classroom, in their communications, and on assessments
Utilizes standardized test data and departmental assessment data to inform planning and instruction in EAL sessions
Provides appropriate and level-specific lessons and homework to allow EAL students to master the English language and participate effectively in the general education program as quickly as possible
The classroom environment
Creates and maintains an inclusive classroom environment, containing consistent respect and rapport
Establishes and sustains a strong culture for learning
Strong classroom management and student behavior management procedures
Effectively organizes physical space to maximize learning
Communication and Collaboration:
Communicates effectively and appropriately with parents to help support student growth and language acquisition
Collaborates effectively with classroom teachers to provide effective push-in support for EAL students in the classroom setting
Maintains information on student progress in a fully effective manner, including all required documents
Provides clear, regular, and specific information about the progress, goals, and needs of EAL students to each of their classroom teachers, parents, and department head on a monthly basis
Professional responsibilities
Actively participates in the Dwight professional community
The teacher consistently demonstrates professionalism
Fulfills additional departmental obligations including monthly lunch activities, Language Lunch supervision, after-school EAL extra help, and an EAL class trip.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required
Master’s Degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics or related fields preferred
Experience teaching Middle and High School students
Experience teaching to a wide range of learners including beginning EAL students
Experience with thoughtful integration of technology into curricula
Eagerness to contribute positively to the Dwight School community
Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please let us know.
Dwight School’s goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities. It is also the policy of Dwight School to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status, or other status protected by federal or state law, with regards to any term or condition of employment.