Maarif School is accepting applications for a full-time English Language Arts Teacher for High School for the 2027–2028 academic year at our new campus in Wayne, New Jersey.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic educator passionate about literature, writing, critical thinking, and college readiness. The selected candidate will deliver engaging, rigorous instruction using differentiated teaching strategies, technology, and student performance data to support academic achievement and prepare students for higher education.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in English, English Education, Literature, Humanities, or a related field required.
- New Jersey Standard Teaching Certificate
- Previous high school teaching experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of American, British, and World Literature, grammar, composition, and literary analysis.
- Ability to develop engaging, standards-aligned lessons and differentiate instruction for diverse learning needs.
- Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with educational technology and digital learning platforms.
- Commitment to student achievement, character development, college readiness, and the school's curriculum.
- Ability to collaborate professionally with students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver rigorous ELA lessons for Grades 9–12 aligned with the school's curriculum and New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
- Teach American, British, and World Literature, grammar, vocabulary, composition, and literary analysis.
- Develop students' critical thinking, analytical reasoning, creativity, and communication skills.
- Teach argumentative, analytical, persuasive, research-based, and creative writing.
- Guide students in analyzing complex texts, evaluating evidence, and developing well-supported literary interpretations.
- Incorporate diverse literature, poetry, nonfiction, and age-appropriate current events into instruction.
- Facilitate classroom discussions, debates, presentations, and collaborative learning activities.
- Develop students' research, academic writing, information literacy, and citation skills.
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate varying reading levels, writing abilities, and academic needs.
- Integrate technology, digital resources, and research-based instructional strategies.
- Assess student learning through essays, research papers, examinations, projects, and presentations.
- Monitor academic progress, maintain accurate records, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Maintain a positive, structured classroom environment that promotes accountability and academic success.
- Prepare students for standardized assessments, advanced coursework, and college-level expectations.
- Support writing competitions, literary events, debate programs, and extracurricular academic activities as needed.
- Communicate regularly with parents, guidance counselors, colleagues, and administration regarding student progress.
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, parent-teacher conferences, and school events.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and relevant teaching credentials for consideration.
Maarif School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Us
Maarif School is a Pre-K through 12th private school that operates under the auspices of the Maarif Foundation USA. With challenging curricula that meets or exceeds NJ and national standards, we teach all the core subjects in addition to Turkish, Arabic, Islamic studies, and Qur’an. We strive to foster intellectual curiosity and to raise children to be self-reliant, critical thinkers. We place great importance on the Islamic manners, morals and ethics that will help to create justice and equity in our society.
Maarif School is a diverse and caring community of learners. We emphasize the social and emotional learning (SEL) of our students and foster balance so that students are not overwhelmed by schoolwork but are held to a high standard of achievement. Our small class sizes and individual attention enable our students to reach their full potential. Through community service, discussions about current events, and electives such as social justice and bioethics, our students are able to learn leadership, compassion, and respect for all.
Our college preparatory program has enabled our high school students to earn early college credits through Montclair State University, and to gain acceptance and scholarships to such universities as Penn State, Seton Hall, SUNY, Rutgers, New Jersey Institute of Technology, The College of New Jersey, and Stevens Institute of Technology.