English Teacher, Middle School

English Teacher, Middle School

The English Department at Nightingale seeks an enthusiastic, dynamic and collegial English teacher for the 2026-2027 school year to teach in our Middle School division. Candidates will possess and communicate high standards for their subject matter and their students and show a commitment to the best practices of teaching through ongoing professional development. Nightingale is deeply committed to cultivating a community rooted in principals of  belonging and inclusion, the foundations of excellent teaching and learning. We expect all community members to engage thoughtfully and responsibly in this work.

Nightingale-Bamford’s English teachers collaborate to create curriculum and assessments, so candidates should be prepared to work as active members of grade-level teams. They should be skilled in conducting writing workshops as well as leading literature discussions. All Nightingale faculty members are expected to value diversity as a source of strength, to commit to equity and inclusion, and to contribute to the school community outside of the classroom. 

This is a full time, 10 month, exempt position starting on August 31, 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to): 

• Teach a full course load in the middle school; 5th and 6th grades
• Demonstrate a commitment to understanding students 
• Employ best practices of teaching English to provide our students with an excellent learning experience
• Participate in and contribute to the school community outside of the classroom
• Perform duties outside of teaching as assigned by the appropriate administrators 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field; Master’s or PhD preferred 
• At least three to five years in teaching English at the middle school level
• Excellent classroom management skills

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• A shared understanding of the mission of the school and a demonstrated commitment to the core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion 
• Demonstrated cultural competence and an ability to understand, appreciate, and work with constituents across varied backgrounds and cultures
• Excellent attention to detail, a professional attitude, good judgment, a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic
• A supportive and compassionate approach to teaching 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively 
• Superb oral and written communication skills
• Initiative and a proven ability to work collaboratively
• A sense of humor and an appreciation of this trait in others

SALARY RANGE: 

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $125,000. Nightingale considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, teaching time, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume online at https://www.nightingale.org/careers.

ABOUT THE NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL 

Founded by two bold, visionary educators in 1920, The Nightingale-Bamford School’s mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful