English Teacher (Grades 6–12)
The Opportunity
As an English Teacher, you'll promote a love of literature and lifelong learning by guiding students through close reading practices that deepen their understanding of how texts work. You'll help students develop the ability to make inferences, analyze author’s craft, and engage critically with diverse voices and genres.
You'll support students throughout the writing process—from brainstorming and drafting to revising and polishing their work. Through thoughtful mentoring and coaching, you'll foster collaborative peer feedback. Your teaching will embrace multimodal composition, including podcasts, digital storytelling, visual essays, and other creative forms that reflect modern communication.
Thoughtful integration of technology and AI will help students explore ideas, analyze texts, and develop their voices responsibly. You will lead classes, small groups, and one-on-one conferences, providing actionable feedback that supports students' academic and personal growth.
You will lead the creation of a classroom culture rooted in curiosity, belonging, and respect, and build strong partnerships with students and families to ensure each learner thrives.
Who You Are
You are an experienced language and literacy educator with a proven ability to mentor developing readers and writers through authentic and varied instructional approaches. You integrate technology and AI thoughtfully to enhance learning and foster creativity, and you understand—or are eager to learn—the unique demands facing student-athletes, supporting them in achieving balance and resilience.
You bring ownership and responsibility for student success, embody humility, and actively seek feedback to refine your practice. Committed to lifelong learning and innovation, you face challenges directly, act with integrity, and take thoughtful risks to advance student growth. You approach your work with sound judgment, adaptability, and curiosity, viewing assessment as a tool to empower reflection, goal-setting, and ongoing development.
Pay & Benefits
The salary range is $85,000. Benefits for eligible roles include medical, life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and more.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Safeguarding
We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to build a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.