San Jose, California
Posted: 15-Feb-25
Location: Monterey, California
Type: Full Time
Categories:
York School seeks a full-time English Teacher to begin August 2025. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic educator who is passionate about delivering an engaging, student-centered curriculum.
In York’s English Department, students become
- Creative, independent thinkers by engaging critically with a range of texts so that they may develop their own complex, sophisticated arguments.
- Effective communicators by building the ability and confidence to express themselves, both independently and collaboratively, through a variety of language-based modes.
- Courageous leaders and problem-solvers by sharing diverse perspectives and unique experiences, participating in and shaping group dynamics founded on healthy discourse.
- Global participants and community-minded citizens by experiencing an expanded canon of literature so that they may engage with story, witness representation, and experience resonance beyond their own borders.
Teaching Expectations:
- Ability to teach the breadth of the high school English curriculum, including grades 8-12.
- Design rich, student-centered curricula, including creative, rigorous projects and assessments.
- Choose multicultural literature that serves as “windows, mirrors, and sliding doors” for a diverse student body (~Rudine Sims Bishop).
- Conduct a process-based approach to writing and teach multiple modes of writing.
- Routinely reflect on curricula and pedagogy, and participate in cycles of feedback.
- Use a variety of pedagogical approaches.
- Develop a classroom culture that is inclusive and supportive of all students.
- Effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning.
- Commit to ongoing professional development and staying abreast of innovative, research-informed teaching practices.
- Assist with the school’s literary magazine, newspaper, and/or other student ventures related to the humanities and arts.
Community Expectations:
- Contribute as an engaged, collaborative community member.
- Serve as an advisor to approximately 10 students.
- Serve on ad hoc committees, as needed.
- Participate in community events including but not limited to several evening or weekend admission events.
- Carry out other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- BA in English or related field, with an advanced degree preferred.
- Teaching experience at the secondary level.
Compensation:
- Salary Range: The base salary range, which encompasses all experience levels, is $75,000 - $95,000. Base salary is exclusive of potential stipends or the following benefits:
- Medical insurance - 90% employer paid employee coverage
- Dental insurance - 90% employer paid employee and dependent coverage
- Vision insurance - 90% employer paid employee and dependent coverage
- Retirement: 1-to-1 match of up to 5% of earnings
- Tax Deferred Annuity - York adds an additional 1% of total salary to earnings and employee contributes 3% to the TDA
- Health Savings Account: $1,000 annual contribution if HSA eligible medical plan is elected
- 100% employer paid Long Term Disability
- 100% employer paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 100% employer paid Life Insurance ($50k)
Application:
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact list of three professional references in PDF format to careers@york.org.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
York School provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), gender, gender identity (defined as each person’s internal understanding of their gender), gender expression (a person’s gender-related appearance or behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s sex assigned at birth), sexual orientation, national and (or) ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, sex (including pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions) genetic information or characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.