Salary Range: $78,000 - $170,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education.

The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities, and fosters diversity as an integral part of school life. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community. 

We are seeking a full-time high school English teacher, starting September 2025. English at Dalton is taught in discussion-based seminars, with an emphasis on cultivating a thoughtful, intellectually curious approach to literature that elicits both the joy and the seriousness of literary analysis. We are a collegial and engaged department committed to inclusive and anti-racist pedagogical work, and we seek a candidate who shares that commitment. Our ideal candidate is passionate and knowledgeable about high school students, literature, and writing; they are an experienced writing pedagogue with strong skills in teaching close reading and analysis. The position will entail teaching a combination of courses in our core English curriculum: 9th grade (Literature and Composition), 10th grade (Introduction to Poetry and Drama), 11th grade (American Literature), and 12th grade specialized electives. Many faculty also serve as advisors. In your cover letter, please highlight any experience teaching these or related courses, and address the role that equity and inclusion work has played in your teaching and advisory practices. We would be particularly eager to hear about any expertise in the teaching of Asian Anglophone literature, Asian literature, non-Western literature, and/or other world literatures.

Review of applications will begin immediately with preference given to applications received before January 15.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 4-5 English classes (combination of 9th-12th grades)
• Design engaging curricula and lesson plans, working with others in the department
• Engage actively in departmental and school-wide diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism efforts 
• Work one-on-one with students daily for support and enrichment
• Participate in departmental and school-wide initiatives such as additional student writing lab support, Intersession, and/or other projects as needed

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred
• Relevant teaching experience required; high school teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to equitable and inclusive practices, with respect to pedagogy, curriculum, literary interests, and community engagement
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Facility with and willingness to learn educational technologies 

The Dalton School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment-opportunities

About The Dalton School

The Dalton School is an independent, co-educational day school (K-12), founded in 1919 by the renowned progressive educator Helen Parkhurst. Parkhurst’s visionary Dalton Plan remains the keystone of the school’s progressive educational philosophy and is now the model for over 200 Dalton schools in other parts of the world. The Dalton School is the innovative leader in developing creative problem solvers who identify issues, grapple with possibilities, and design solutions to global challenges from multiple perspectives. Dalton is recognized for its rigorous, innovative educational curriculum and offers its 1,300 students a breadth of stimulating and challenging programs taught by our dedicated faculty. Our high academic standards are complemented by an exemplary performing and fine arts curriculum – taught by faculty who are professionals in their fields – and a full range of athletic teams and extra-curricular activities. The Dalton School actively seeks to forward diversity through its programs and hiring.

Connections working at The Dalton School