English Teacher

Position Summary: 

Yeshiva University High School for Boys (MTA) is looking for a dynamic, caring, organized, knowledgeable, and thoughtful English teacher to serve as an instructor for the 24-25 academic year.

Position Responsibilities:

The candidate will teach a variety of sections and grades. Our English classes place a significant emphasis on writing, and a successful instructor will be able to help our students push themselves and grow in this very important area.

Experience & Educational Background:

Teaching experience and Masters degree preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

The ideal candidate will first and foremost be passionate about student growth as well as the teaching of English in a high school setting and have a warm and engaging personality that can be used in developing meaningful relationships with each student. They will have mastery of educational pedagogy and a strong knowledge of literature, writing, and language arts curriculum, but will also be strongly motivated by continued opportunities to grow and develop as an effective educator. We are looking for an experienced teacher leader who is comfortable working with both students and colleagues and who is intentional about their educational approach.

Salary Range:

$65,000 – $75,000

About Us: 

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more. 

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations — Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan, and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do, and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross-section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks of paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

Yeshiva University is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

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