Leave Replacement – Upper School English Teacher

Leave Replacement – Upper School English Teacher
Hackley School
Job Description 

Summary of Responsibilities 
Hackley School seeks a qualified and enthusiastic English teacher to serve as a leave replacement from February through May 2026. The position includes responsibility for four sections total: two sections of seniors and two sections of 10th grade English.

Reporting Structure
The Leave Replacement – Upper School English Teacher reports to the English Department Chair and the Director of the Upper School.

Background and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have prior teaching experience and strong subject-area knowledge in English/literature and writing instruction. Experience working with secondary-level students and a commitment to thoughtful, student-centered pedagogy are preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to implement existing curricula, support students’ analytical reading and writing skills, and collaborate as needed with members of the English department.

Qualifications

• Background in teaching English at the secondary level (preferred)
• Strong content knowledge in literature, writing, and discussion-based instruction
• Ability to step into an established curriculum and maintain continuity
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this leave replacement position is a prorated amount between $74,006–$112,853, based on years of experience as published in Hackley’s faculty salary stage scale.

Hackley School offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a medical, dental, and vision package; sick and vacation time; life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending or health savings account; tuition remission; and the possibility of on-campus housing.

Interested candidates can complete the application here.

About Hackley School:

Hackley School is a nonsectarian coeducational K-12 independent school located in Tarrytown, NY. Hackley’s mission challenges its community to grow in character, scholarship, and accomplishment, to offer unreserved effort, and to learn from the varying perspectives and backgrounds in our community and the world.  

Founded as a boarding school in 1899, Hackley enrolls approximately 855 students, including about 30 five-day boarding students in grades 9-12.  Students experience joy in the classroom and make life-long connections with each other and with our dedicated faculty, 40% of whom reside on campus. Robust extracurricular programming on our 285-acre campus creates unique opportunities for each student to learn and grow beyond the boundaries of the school day. Hackley graduates have the knowledge and confidence to pursue their passions and the drive to make a difference.