High School English Teacher

Plainfield, NJ

Full Time

Entry Level

EMPOWER VOICES. INSPIRE CRITICAL THOUGHT.

At Queen City Academy, we're not just teaching English—we're developing the next generation of communicators, critical thinkers, and change-makers. As our High School English Teacher, you'll guide students through sophisticated texts and discourse that prepare them for college and beyond in our growing K-12 community.

THE QUEEN CITY DIFFERENCE

Our small, family-like environment offers what other schools can't:

Competitive salary range: $59,000 - $65,065, benefits, and pension
Supportive, collaborative faculty culture
Deeply engaged parent partners
Professional and personal growth opportunities

YOU'LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU:

Develop students' independent and collaborative reading, writing, and discussion skills through engaging, relevant instruction
Facilitate student-led discourse, teaching students to use evidence to make sophisticated claims, and to synthesize and evaluate arguments and rhetoric
Analyze student comprehension and writing regularly, adapting your lessons to maximize learning outcomes
Partner with your department and grade level team to implement effective content and instructional strategies
Create differentiated learning experiences that meet the needs of diverse learners
Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard
Establish strong partnerships with families to support each student's unique learning journey
Eagerly participate in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions
Design curriculum that connects literature to students' lives and prepares them for college-level analysis
Model sophisticated writing and communication skills across various genres and mediums
Foster a classroom culture where respectful intellectual debate and growth mindset thrive
Incorporate diverse texts that represent multiple perspectives and cultural experiences

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree (minimum)
NJ Teaching Certificate (Certificate of Eligibility acceptable)
Cultural sensitivity and ability to communicate across lines of difference
Subject matter expertise in English Language Arts
Team-oriented mindset with high expectations for students
Understanding of adolescent development

ABOUT US:

Queen City Academy is Plainfield's first charter school, currently serving K-12 scholars. Our mission is creating lifelong learners and transforming lives by developing critical thinkers and leaders who drive generational success.

JOIN OUR TEAM:

Equal opportunity employer.

Where people enter to learn and work but experience the fulfillment of a family atmosphere.

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