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History and English Language Arts Classroom Teacher (NJ Campus)

Winston Preparatory School is seeking a dynamic educator to join our Whippany, NJ campus as a full-time History and English Language Arts classroom teacher. If you are seeking a school environment where your expertise is appreciated, your professional growth is supported, and your work has a direct and lasting impact on students’ lives, we encourage you to apply now for the 2026-2027 school year. The hired candidate will begin in August 2026.
Winston Preparatory School is seeking a dynamic educator to join our Whippany, NJ campus as a full-time History and English Language Arts classroom teacher. If you are seeking a school environment where your expertise is appreciated, your professional growth is supported, and your work has a direct and lasting impact on students’ lives, we encourage you to apply now for the 2026-2027 school year. The hired candidate will begin in August 2026.

As a member of the Winston Prep faculty, you will be part of a professional, collegial team that values collaboration, shared responsibility, and reflective practice. Teachers receive regular coaching and mentorship, participate in professional development, and are trusted with the autonomy to design engaging, responsive curriculum. Our culture encourages curiosity, professional growth, and open dialogue, while prioritizing the development of both academic skills and the Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent Learner (QSIL).

About Winston Preparatory School
Winston Preparatory School is a co-ed private day school for 3-12th-grade students with learning differences, including dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities, expressive or receptive language disorders, and executive functioning difficulties. 
 
Our mission is to facilitate the independence and meaningful participation of students with specific learning disorders through a Continuous Feedback System that develops skill acquisition and the Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent Learner. Winston Preparatory School also seeks to influence the field of education with research and implementation models that achieve these ends, in this way.  

Learn more about Winston Preparatory School at www.winstonprep.edu.
 
Essential Tasks
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
  • Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment
  • Teach students in a 1:1 and/or small class setting
  • Employ special educational strategies and techniques during class instruction to improve skills, including comprehension,  abstract reasoning, executive function, and written language   
  • Instruct students using a variety of techniques, including multi-sensory strategies, to generalize skills and to meet students’ varying needs and interests
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, school policies, and administrative regulations
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students
  • Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other outside professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social/emotional development
  • Collaborate with students’ teams and document weekly updates that will be shared with families, including observations in both academic and social-emotional realms
  • Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities
  • Perform related work as required
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in History, English, Special Education, or a related field
  • Master’s degree (MA or MS) in Education or a Special Education-related field is strongly preferred
  • Minimum of two years of experience teaching language arts or specialized literacy to students in grades 3–12; experience working with students with learning differences is preferred
  • Two (2) years or more of direct experience teaching at the elementary, middle, or high school level is strongly preferred
  • Two (2) years or more of direct experience teaching students with learning differences strongly preferred
  • Experience differentiating instruction and supporting executive functioning and social-emotional development
  • Strong writing and verbal communication skills, effective classroom management, excellent organization, team-oriented, and a collaborative, flexible mindset
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace, Meet, and Classroom
Benefits and Other Compensation Offered:
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (Sick leave)
  • Professional Development for instructional staff
  • Retirement Plan with employer match after 2 years of employment
  • $700 annual employer health care contribution every January following 1 year of service
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Additional compensation is available for extra-curricular responsibilities such as after-school clubs, exam proctoring, and tutoring
We are proud of our diverse student body and actively seek candidates who reflect the diversity of our school community.  This position requires the successful candidate to work in person and on campus in Whippany, NJ.

The salary range for this position is $60,000-80,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Ready to apply? Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to:
 
Erica Piche
Head of School
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Winston Preparatory School is a leading school for students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties (ADHD), and non-verbal learning disorders (NVLD).

WPS does not discriminate against applicants and students on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin. The Winston Preparatory School provides programs and services and equal opportunity in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, financial aid programs, employment, and the selection of its governing board without regard to gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, or any status recognized by federal, state and local civil rights and non-discrimination laws.