English Teacher - Grades 9-12, Upper Division

What You'll Do

English teachers at Avenues help students become skilled, passionate, and joyful readers and writers. Students completing the Avenues 9-12 English program will read from diverse literature. They will write frequently for different purposes and will continue to develop their vocabulary, speaking, listening, writing and viewing skills. In grades 9-12, we employ a range of instructional modes.  To support students, teachers design mini-lessons to teach targeted, dynamic literacy strategies, and hold reading and writing conferences with individual students.  Teachers use student-led seminar discussions to foster skills of listening, accountable talk, and collaboration. English teachers also work closely with teachers of visual art, science, and the World Course to design project-based, interdisciplinary learning experiences.

More broadly, all teachers at Avenues:

• ensure students achieve key learning outcomes by targeting instruction to address individual student needs
• collaboratively plan discipline-based and interdisciplinary units and projects using backward design frameworks, such as Understanding by Design
• co-construct with students a classroom environment that establishes high standards fosters a sense of belonging and upholds our founding values of welcome, safety, and respect
• practice cultural competence in the classroom and workplace
• inspire trust and confidence among guardians and families through regular, proactive communication
• contribute to the broader community of our NYC campus and global network

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

English teachers at Avenues bring all or most of the following:

• several years of teaching experience and an exemplary track record of student learning
• knowledge of a wide range of texts that offer a representation of diverse voices and perspectives (i.e., both “window” and “mirror” texts)
• expertise in the teaching of listening, speaking, reading, and writing
• experience with multiple pedagogical methods, including the workshop model and independent reading programs
• proficiency in backwards planning and lesson design frameworks, such as Understanding by Design
• experience with, or interest in, interdisciplinary, project-based teaching
• intellectual curiosity and the humility to reflect on, and continually grow in, your teaching practice
• a voracious appetite for reading and a habitual desire to write
• commitment to creating a culture of equity and inclusion
• a strong sense of personal responsibility for the success of every student

Additional Information

If hired for this position, the annual salary range for this position is between $72,000 - $112,433. The salary may vary depending on your experience level and skills. Competitive benefits for benefits eligible roles include medical, dental, life insurance, 401K savings plan, generous paid time off, family forming benefits, health and wellness benefits and more.

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. 

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.