High School English Teacher

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.