Job Title: Middle School Teacher
Reports to: Campus Principal
Location: In-Person, CASLV Cadence Campus - Henderson, NV
Position Type: Full-Time, 10-Month (2026-2027)
Position Summary:
The Middle School Teacher at Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas is responsible for creating an academically rigorous and emotionally supportive classroom for students in grades 6-8. The teacher will develop engaging lessons aligned with Nevada Academic Content Standards and CASLV's mission to prepare students for high school, college, and careers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement standards-based lesson plans in assigned subject area(s).
- Create a supportive and structured classroom environment that promotes academic success and student responsibility.
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate a variety of learning styles and needs, including students with IEPs/504s and English learners.
- Use assessments and progress monitoring data to inform instruction and provide targeted support.
- Incorporate technology and real-world connections into lessons to enhance student engagement.
- Collaborate with grade-level and content teams to promote interdisciplinary learning and student achievement.
- Communicate regularly and proactively with families regarding student progress and classroom activities.
- Participate in school events, professional development, and extracurricular activities as needed.
- Uphold and model CASLV's mission, values, and academic standards.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
- Valid Nevada teaching license or eligibility to obtain one with appropriate middle school endorsement.
- Strong content knowledge and understanding of adolescent development.
Preferred:
- Two or more years of successful middle school teaching experience.
- Experience in a charter or STEM-focused school environment.
- Familiarity with project-based learning, social-emotional learning, and student-centered instruction.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.
Key Competencies:
- Commitment to academic excellence and student development.
- Strong classroom management and differentiated instruction skills.
- Collaborative mindset with a growth-oriented attitude.
- Effective communication and relationship-building with students, families, and colleagues.
- Adaptability, creativity, and a passion for middle school education.
Work Environment:
This is an in-person role on a CASLV school campus. The work environment is a typical middle school classroom with routine student movement and activity. Teachers should be prepared to balance instruction with classroom management in an active and sometimes unpredictable setting.
This position requires:
- Extended periods of standing, walking, and speaking.
- Moderate physical activity includes bending, reaching, and moving instructional materials.
- Use of instructional technology and multimedia tools.
- The ability to maintain a structured and supportive classroom climate for adolescent learners.
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.