High School English Teacher

Abraham Joshua Heschel School seeks a full-time high school English teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The ideal candidate--a lover of literature, a close and careful reader, and a dynamic presence in the classroom--is skilled at engaging students in text study, fostering rich conversation, and motivating students as readers and writers. A willingness to work collaboratively in a small, collegial department is important too.

He or she also has experience as a teacher of writing who has generated varied and challenging writing assignments. The candidate must be able to teach creatively at various grade levels, and must be effective as a student advisor. An MA in English or a closely related field is preferable.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School, located in New York City, is an independent, pluralistic Jewish Day School, N-12, unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue. The school's approach to education is governed by a profound respect for children and a deep commitment to academic excellence. Teachers at Heschel nurture students' curiosity, cultivate their imagination, encourage creative expression, value their initiative, and build their critical-thinking skills.

The Heschel School is dedicated to inspiring its graduates to become responsible adults and active, compassionate citizens of the Jewish world and world communities. The Heschel School includes families from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, practices, and beliefs.

Qualified applicants should upload a cover letter and resume.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The full-time equivalent salary range is $65,000 - $95,000, depending on years of experience.