White Plains, New York
Posted: 15-May-26
Location: Stony Brook, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: 34,397-85,000 Yearly
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Internal Number: 4084831
Join the SBS faculty for the 2026-2027 school year!
The Stony Brook School seeks a talented, mission-aligned faculty member to join our English Department beginning in August 2026. This role is expected to center on our foundational English courses, especially English 8, with opportunities to teach upward through the program, including upper school English courses, depending on departmental needs.
Founded in 1922, The Stony Brook School is a co-ed Christian college-prep boarding and day school for grades 7–12 on a 55-acre campus on Long Island's North Shore. We unite academic rigor with authentic Christian faith in a diverse, global community.
All candidates should have a demonstrable Christian commitment and an educational philosophy that is consistent with The Stony Brook School's mission. For more information on the many benefits of working at The Stony Brook School, please view our Faculty Profile here.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A bachelor's degree in English, Literature, Education, or a related field (master's degree strongly preferred)
- Three or more years of teaching experience
- A demonstrated growth mindset and enthusiasm for developing as a teacher, mentor, and colleague
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- A desire to serve in a faith-based educational environment that emphasizes Christian scholarship and character formation
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a team of educators
- Expertise in planning and delivering mission-aligned curriculum and lessons with clear objectives, strong materials, and thoughtful assessments that move students toward growth and mastery
- Experience leading discussion-based English classes (such as Socratic seminars, Harkness, and other student-centered approaches) that cultivate close reading, clear writing, and respectful dialogue forming Christian virtue and character
Beyond teaching, SBS faculty are active members of our boarding school community, sharing in evening and weekend supervision, coaching athletics or leading co-curriculars, chaperoning events, proctoring study halls, and supporting community meals. Full-time faculty typically teach 4–5 classes, lead or assist with 1–2 co-curricular commitments, and participate in our residential life program.
Why SBS?
The Stony Brook School is an exceptional place to teach, live, and grow. Faculty enjoy a rare blend of purpose, community, and support on our beautiful 55-acre campus, just one hour from New York City.
Employee benefits include:
- Free on-campus housing, including utilities and maintenance
- Free meals for you and your family while school is in session
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance with all premiums fully paid by the school (valued at $46,000 per employee yearly)
- Retirement plan with immediate vesting and a 7.5% employer matching contribution
- School-paid life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- 100% tuition remission for faculty children attending The Stony Brook School
- Relocation assistance is available through a moving reimbursement program
- Access to athletic facilities on our scenic, family-friendly campus
- A collaborative, faith-centered community committed to excellence, growth, and lifelong learning
Compensation
Salary Range: $34,397 – $85,000. Final salary will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and role responsibilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Stony Brook School is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at The Stony Brook School are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, citizenship, genetic predisposition, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
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