English Teacher, Upper School Leave Replacement Fall 2026

English Teacher Upper School Leave Replacement - Fall 2026

The English Department at Nightingale seeks an enthusiastic dynamic and collegial English teacher for the 2026-2027 school year to teach 3 classes in our Upper School division for an 8 week leave replacement in the Fall semester. Candidates must possess and communicate high standards for their subject matter their students and their teaching practice and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.

Teaching at Nightingale is a collaborative practice and teaching teams are expected to develop curriculum write and grade assessments and plan together. Candidates for this role should have a broad and deep love for and understanding of literature and language and extensive experience facilitating student discussions developing student readers and writers teaching vocabulary and grammar and creating a classroom culture centered around the exploration and analysis of the written word.

Nightingale is deeply committed to cultivating a community rooted in principles of belonging and inclusion which we believe are the foundations of excellent teaching and learning. We expect all community members to engage thoughtfully and responsibly in this work to be present active members in the schoolhouse and contribute meaningfully to the school community inside and outside of the classroom.

This is a full time temporary exempt position starting mid October 13 2026 and ending December 4 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

• Teaching 3 courses in the Upper School.
• Employing best practices of teaching English to provide our students with an extraordinary classroom experience.
• Supporting student growth through feedback communication with families and collaboration with grade-level leadership and colleagues.
• Participating in and contributing to the school community outside of the classroom.
• Performing duties outside of teaching as assigned by the appropriate administrators.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in English or a related field; Masters or Ph.D. preferred.
• At least three to five years in teaching English at the Upper School level.
• Excellent classroom management skills.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• A shared understanding of the mission of the school and a demonstrated commitment to the core principles of community and belonging.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and an ability to understand appreciate and work with constituents across varied backgrounds and cultures.
• Excellent attention to detail a professional attitude good judgment a high level of integrity initiative and a strong work ethic.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively.
• Superb oral and written communication skills.
• A sense of humor and an appreciation of this trait in others.

SALARY RANGE:

In compliance with NYCs Pay Transparency Act the salary range for this position is $10500 - $12500. Nightingale considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position teaching time the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume online at THE NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL

Founded by two bold visionary educators in 1920 The Nightingale-Bamford Schools mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful learners who have the intellectual depth and courage to be critical thinkers compassionate citizens and agents of their own lives. Nightingale educates girls minds and hearts and in so doing infuses their lives with meaningful relationships teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence empathy resilience and reason. Nightingale is deeply committed to cultivating a community rooted in principals of belonging and inclusion the foundations of excellent teaching and learning. We expect all community members to engage thoughtfully and responsibly in this work.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the School to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship age sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression military status marital status familial status caregiver status predisposing genetic characteristics actual or perceived domestic violence victim status disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Schools employment practices and decisions adhere to the principles of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity.

The School does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law including but not limited to with respect to recruiting interviewing hiring staffing training promotions compensation practices employee benefits school-administered programs discipline and termination of employment. The School maintains zero tolerance for violations of this policy and expects all employees to abide by and support this policy without reservation.