High School English Teacher

Who We Are

Since 1917, Saint Saviour has embraced the vision of its founders, the School Sisters of Notre Dame: the pursuit of academic excellence and service within an inclusive, diverse community.

Members of the faculty educate with the conviction that the growth and transformation of persons can positively impact the world which we live in.

As members of the St. Saviour Community, we believe that:

• a girl can develop into an empowered young woman to make changes in the world
• a Catholic Education develops the whole person – spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically
• a strong academic foundation allows one to reach her full potential
• the student-teacher relationship creates bonds that reach and enhance many aspects of the person
• diversity and acceptance of all people allows for growth in the community
• reaching out and helping others enhances the life of the giver
• our traditions make us strong and move us into the future
• the St. Saviour sisterhood lasts forever

Who You Are

You are a devoted English teacher who is dedicated to her students and excited to join our school community. You are flexible and willing to learn and easily apply feedback to best serve the community as a whole. You are excited to join a collaborative team and want to engage your students with best practices from the field.

The Job Responsibilities

You will be responsible for educating students in accordance with New York State English Regents standards in preparation for the exam at the end of their junior year. In doing so you will prepare them far more than for just an exam but to be critical thinkers, fluid writers, and above all, to gain a respect for the written word and English language. You will create a supportive collaborative environment for students where they can ask questions and have discussions about analysis of text. You will help mold students to be strong critical thinkers through the mastery of the yearly curriculum and further the ability to not only answer the questions but understand why they are being asked. You will teach students how to dissect literature, understand new words and look for hidden depth, think critically and communicate with intention.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

COVID-19 considerations:
Temperature checks are done every morning upon arrival for all employees and students. COVID tests are available free to all employees and students.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11215: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location