Saddle River Day School is seeking a full-time English teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This position will teach English classes in 5th and 6th grade, as well as serve as an advisor to a small group of students.

Key responsibilities for this position are: 

• Teach 5 sections of English courses in 5th and 6th grade 
• Serve as an advisor to a group of students, providing guidance and support in their academic and personal development
• Participate actively in the life of the school community beyond the classroom, including contributing to extracurricular programs, events, and committees

 The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related subject (advanced degree preferred)
• Have experience teaching high-level Elementary or Middle School students (other relevant experience will be considered)
• Demonstrate a passion for writing, reading, research, and helping students grow as thinkers and communicators
• Effectively be able to manage a classroom and maintain accurate records
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to design and implement a student-centered curriculum 
• Connect and work with families to ensure student success
• Foster a student-centered environment which encourages intellectual risk-taking and innovation
• Incorporate current educational trends and meaningful technology into classroom pedagogy 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Salary Range: $60,000 to $85,000 (final compensation will be determined based on experience and education)
• Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching; Life and Disability Insurance 

Our mission includes developing caring, ethical contributors to society and our teachers strive to provide students with opportunities to explore material and apply learned skills. Our teachers play a key role in curriculum design and work collaboratively with one another both inside and outside of their department to prepare a course of instruction that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of each individual learner. We are seeking a team member who possesses a growth mindset who can form dynamic relationships with students as well as colleagues based on positivity and collegiality.

This position starts August 2026.  You can learn more about Saddle River Day School by visiting our website: https://www.saddleriverday.org/

About Saddle River Day School

Saddle River Day School, located in the hills of Saddle River, New Jersey, was founded in 1957. Its student body of over 450 boys and girls is drawn from communities across New Jersey and New York. The school includes a Lower School, Middle School and Upper School and offers classes from PreK3-12. Saddle River Day School is a non-profit, non-discriminatory, co-educational, college-preparatory independent day school accredited by the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Over 85% of the faculty hold advanced degrees.

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