The Quad Preparatory School
High School ELA Teacher & Photography 2025-2026
The Quad Preparatory School, New York, New York, United States, 10001
High School English Special Education Teacher & Upper School Photography Teacher
Anticipated Opening for the 2025-26 School Year Classification: Exempt Reports to: Upper School Division Head, Academics Annual Salary Range: $61,000 - $110,000 At Quad Prep, we are on a mission to transform the lives of neurodiverse, twice-exceptional people by redefining the experience of school. Through the collective, collaborative, and empathic work of our teachers and clinicians, we are empowering our students to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world. As we enter our 13th year, we are excited to welcome fellow innovators and collaborative colleagues to our team to be a part of this inspiring and impactful mission. At Quad Prep, a New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Accredited School, we are eager to create challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students, to seek diverse perspectives, and to work together to continuously refine and redefine best practices in neurodiverse education. The Quad Preparatory School actively seeks to advance diversity through its programs and hiring. Why work at Quad Prep? ACCREDITED SCHOOL: Quad Prep was recognized as an outstanding school when it received accreditation through NYSAIS. COMMUNITY: We are committed to building a joyful and inclusive culture where everybody is celebrated for who they are. COLLEAGUES: Our colleagues are inspiring, consummate innovators and are at their happiest collaborating to create personalized solutions for each student. STUDENTS: We guarantee that you will learn something eye-opening every single day from our students
and have a lot of joy and laughter along the way! DEEP PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: Quad Prep supports mission-driven educators and clinicians to grow their professional skills and influence in the neurodiversity educational space. Close collaboration with colleagues, coaching from supportive leaders, and thoughtful, in-depth professional learning programs keep us growing. GENEROUS AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS: Health: Medical, Dental, Vision; Student Loan repayment; Retirement Plan contribution; Group Life Plan; Disability Insurance; Generous Parental Leave WORK LIFE BALANCE: In addition to a ten-month school year during which our staff are offered on average 33 days off (approximately 7 weeks) for scheduled holidays and school breaks, we provide generous preparation periods throughout each week, limiting the number of after work hours you will need to work
so that you can live the life you wish for
inside and outside of our school. Additionally, our students are dismissed midday each Friday in order for you to meet with your team and division, as well as plan, and prep. EXTRAS: You can build a private practice or tutor onsite during after school hours at low-cost reduced rates, available only to our Quad Prep staff. Who We Are (If Quad Prep is for you, you'll read what's below and feel, "That's me!") At Quad Prep, we are guided by values that we hold dear and we have developed an innovative set of practices to meet our mission. We are: Groundbreaking: We ignite our students' talents and are passionate about their futures. You are: Passionate about our work and our mission Creative and excited about reaching each and every learner in new ways Excited to help create new, evidence-based best practices in this rapidly evolving field Able to set high expectations of both students and yourself and discover ways to meet them Collaborative: We function with an exceedingly deep degree of collaboration. You: Communicate effectively with colleagues Seek to understand yourself and others in order to welcome new perspectives Are generous of spirit and willing to give and receive feedback and input freely Are kind, welcoming, and inclusive Trustworthy: We are steadfast and are accountable to our students and each other. You: Can be counted on to do what you say you will do Have a high level of ownership for personal and team results Can purposefully develop skills to find success in your work and our learning community Ask for support when you need it Project an unflappable, firm, and kind presence to our students Constantly Learning and Growing: We value continued growth and learning. You: Seek opportunities to learn and grow in your professional practice Support colleagues by sharing best practices and nurturing their learning Help the organization grow and improve by developing and sharing new ideas and approaches Resourceful: At Quad Prep, we dig deep to meet our mission. You: Are highly effective and dedicated Show initiative Display good judgment and sensibility Excellent at supporting students inside and outside the classroom Flexible: At Quad Prep, we never give up on each other and are driven by the ethos of "not if, but how." You are: Open to new ideas Nimble in fluid, changing environments Excited by growth, change, and innovation What You'll Do The Quad Preparatory School is looking for an Upper School English teacher who is also qualified to teach photography for the 2025-26 school year. Teacher will provide academic and photographic instruction and social-emotional support to students in collaboration with our clinicians. Our classrooms consist of no more than ten students, and some classes are taught one-to-one or in dyads. Teachers have the opportunity to receive mentorship, coaching, and support from the clinicians as well as academic administrators. A benefit of this position is the amount of professional development one will obtain in working with twice-exceptional youth and in being mentored by veteran special education teachers, academic administrators, and clinicians. Expectations: Plan and implement high-quality, engaging English lessons (including literature, grammar, writing, and vocabulary development) that are differentiated to meet the learning needs of the students. Plan and implement high-quality, engaging Photography lessons (including camera use and photo composition and aesthetics, composition, lighting, and color) that are differentiated to meet the learning needs of the students. Regularly assess the students and the curriculum, adapting content and instruction as appropriate; communicating assessment results to parents. Subscribe to and implement the school's philosophy of progressive and personalized education for twice-exceptional children. Collaborate with the psychosocial teachers in planning and implementing an integrated program for executive functioning within the academic curriculum. Map and evaluate curriculum. Collaborate with other members of the English Language Arts department to ensure a vertically aligned K-12 English program. Develop and teach photography electives. Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students' social, emotional, and executive functioning needs. Maintain accurate records using both the learning management system Veracross as well as carefully managed portfolios of student work to illustrate and record progress and achievement. Empower students to take charge of their learning by providing all necessary scaffolding, modeling, materials, and resources, and consistently maintaining a high level of expectation for student success. Collaborate with other academic staff and psychosocial staff members to plan, integrate, and facilitate cross-curricular, inquiry-based projects. Communicate with parents and guardians to provide feedback on pupils' academic and social-emotional progress through parent-teacher conferences, written reports, phone calls, and emails. Follow the professional code and policies of the school and conduct oneself in a way that promotes the mission of the school. Utilize Google Suite, in particular Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Google Classroom. Attend all faculty and staff meetings and required special events (e.g. open houses, Curriculum Night, Carnivale). Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to serving as an academic advisor and/or leading a student club (during the school day). Competencies: Love for working with teenagers Strong knowledge and appreciation of the written word Strong knowledge of photography and cameras (do not need to be
Anticipated Opening for the 2025-26 School Year Classification: Exempt Reports to: Upper School Division Head, Academics Annual Salary Range: $61,000 - $110,000 At Quad Prep, we are on a mission to transform the lives of neurodiverse, twice-exceptional people by redefining the experience of school. Through the collective, collaborative, and empathic work of our teachers and clinicians, we are empowering our students to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world. As we enter our 13th year, we are excited to welcome fellow innovators and collaborative colleagues to our team to be a part of this inspiring and impactful mission. At Quad Prep, a New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Accredited School, we are eager to create challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students, to seek diverse perspectives, and to work together to continuously refine and redefine best practices in neurodiverse education. The Quad Preparatory School actively seeks to advance diversity through its programs and hiring. Why work at Quad Prep? ACCREDITED SCHOOL: Quad Prep was recognized as an outstanding school when it received accreditation through NYSAIS. COMMUNITY: We are committed to building a joyful and inclusive culture where everybody is celebrated for who they are. COLLEAGUES: Our colleagues are inspiring, consummate innovators and are at their happiest collaborating to create personalized solutions for each student. STUDENTS: We guarantee that you will learn something eye-opening every single day from our students
and have a lot of joy and laughter along the way! DEEP PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: Quad Prep supports mission-driven educators and clinicians to grow their professional skills and influence in the neurodiversity educational space. Close collaboration with colleagues, coaching from supportive leaders, and thoughtful, in-depth professional learning programs keep us growing. GENEROUS AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS: Health: Medical, Dental, Vision; Student Loan repayment; Retirement Plan contribution; Group Life Plan; Disability Insurance; Generous Parental Leave WORK LIFE BALANCE: In addition to a ten-month school year during which our staff are offered on average 33 days off (approximately 7 weeks) for scheduled holidays and school breaks, we provide generous preparation periods throughout each week, limiting the number of after work hours you will need to work
so that you can live the life you wish for
inside and outside of our school. Additionally, our students are dismissed midday each Friday in order for you to meet with your team and division, as well as plan, and prep. EXTRAS: You can build a private practice or tutor onsite during after school hours at low-cost reduced rates, available only to our Quad Prep staff. Who We Are (If Quad Prep is for you, you'll read what's below and feel, "That's me!") At Quad Prep, we are guided by values that we hold dear and we have developed an innovative set of practices to meet our mission. We are: Groundbreaking: We ignite our students' talents and are passionate about their futures. You are: Passionate about our work and our mission Creative and excited about reaching each and every learner in new ways Excited to help create new, evidence-based best practices in this rapidly evolving field Able to set high expectations of both students and yourself and discover ways to meet them Collaborative: We function with an exceedingly deep degree of collaboration. You: Communicate effectively with colleagues Seek to understand yourself and others in order to welcome new perspectives Are generous of spirit and willing to give and receive feedback and input freely Are kind, welcoming, and inclusive Trustworthy: We are steadfast and are accountable to our students and each other. You: Can be counted on to do what you say you will do Have a high level of ownership for personal and team results Can purposefully develop skills to find success in your work and our learning community Ask for support when you need it Project an unflappable, firm, and kind presence to our students Constantly Learning and Growing: We value continued growth and learning. You: Seek opportunities to learn and grow in your professional practice Support colleagues by sharing best practices and nurturing their learning Help the organization grow and improve by developing and sharing new ideas and approaches Resourceful: At Quad Prep, we dig deep to meet our mission. You: Are highly effective and dedicated Show initiative Display good judgment and sensibility Excellent at supporting students inside and outside the classroom Flexible: At Quad Prep, we never give up on each other and are driven by the ethos of "not if, but how." You are: Open to new ideas Nimble in fluid, changing environments Excited by growth, change, and innovation What You'll Do The Quad Preparatory School is looking for an Upper School English teacher who is also qualified to teach photography for the 2025-26 school year. Teacher will provide academic and photographic instruction and social-emotional support to students in collaboration with our clinicians. Our classrooms consist of no more than ten students, and some classes are taught one-to-one or in dyads. Teachers have the opportunity to receive mentorship, coaching, and support from the clinicians as well as academic administrators. A benefit of this position is the amount of professional development one will obtain in working with twice-exceptional youth and in being mentored by veteran special education teachers, academic administrators, and clinicians. Expectations: Plan and implement high-quality, engaging English lessons (including literature, grammar, writing, and vocabulary development) that are differentiated to meet the learning needs of the students. Plan and implement high-quality, engaging Photography lessons (including camera use and photo composition and aesthetics, composition, lighting, and color) that are differentiated to meet the learning needs of the students. Regularly assess the students and the curriculum, adapting content and instruction as appropriate; communicating assessment results to parents. Subscribe to and implement the school's philosophy of progressive and personalized education for twice-exceptional children. Collaborate with the psychosocial teachers in planning and implementing an integrated program for executive functioning within the academic curriculum. Map and evaluate curriculum. Collaborate with other members of the English Language Arts department to ensure a vertically aligned K-12 English program. Develop and teach photography electives. Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students' social, emotional, and executive functioning needs. Maintain accurate records using both the learning management system Veracross as well as carefully managed portfolios of student work to illustrate and record progress and achievement. Empower students to take charge of their learning by providing all necessary scaffolding, modeling, materials, and resources, and consistently maintaining a high level of expectation for student success. Collaborate with other academic staff and psychosocial staff members to plan, integrate, and facilitate cross-curricular, inquiry-based projects. Communicate with parents and guardians to provide feedback on pupils' academic and social-emotional progress through parent-teacher conferences, written reports, phone calls, and emails. Follow the professional code and policies of the school and conduct oneself in a way that promotes the mission of the school. Utilize Google Suite, in particular Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Google Classroom. Attend all faculty and staff meetings and required special events (e.g. open houses, Curriculum Night, Carnivale). Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to serving as an academic advisor and/or leading a student club (during the school day). Competencies: Love for working with teenagers Strong knowledge and appreciation of the written word Strong knowledge of photography and cameras (do not need to be