Training/Teaching, Student Conduct, Lesson Planning, Special Education, Student Attendance, Creative Writing, Reading Intervention, Literacy, Testing, Computer Skills, Learning Management System (LMS), Child Development, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Secondary School,
- An avid love for reading and sharing literature
- Teaching certification/licensure in the appropriate subject area
- Reading Endorsement (preferred)
- Experience teaching middle school ELA (preferred) or a strong foundation in teaching
- Reading/English Language Arts
- Demonstrated ability to teach rigorous, standards-aligned literature and writing
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to planning and feedback
Instructional & Curriculum Duties
- Lesson Planning: Design and deliver engaging daily lesson plans covering reading, writing, vocabulary, and literature.
- Skill Development: Teach reading comprehension strategies, essay writing techniques, speaking, and listening skills.
- Resource Selection: Select and utilize diverse, age-appropriate novels, articles, and media.Standard
- Alignment: Ensure all instruction aligns with state and national educational standards.
Assessment & Student Support
- Grading & Feedback: Grade assignments, essays, and exams promptly while providing constructive feedback to promote student growth.Data-Driven Instruction:
- Analyze test results and assessments to modify instruction and identify areas where students need intervention or enrichment.
- Individualized Support: Work with students individually or in small groups to overcome specific learning challenges or behavioral hurdles.
- Test Preparation: Prepare students for required state and district standardized tests.
Classroom Management & Environment
- Positive Climate: Create a supportive, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment that encourages student voice and collaboration.
- Rule Enforcement: Establish, communicate, and consistently enforce clear classroom rules and routines.
Collaboration & Administrative Duties
- Family Communication: Regularly communicate with parents and guardians regarding student progress, grades, and classroom expectations.
- Team Collaboration: Work alongside other faculty members to support interdisciplinary projects and school-wide initiatives
- .Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of attendance, grades, and behavioral documentation.
Professional Development:
- Participate in ongoing training, faculty meetings, and professional learning communities.
Paid Time-Off, Retirement / Pension Plans, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Professional Development, Medical, Dental, Vision
About the Role
In this position, you will collaborate closely with other staff to plan and co-develop lessons, including production-based learning experiences centered on Shakespeare and mythology. Students will be guided to synthesize texts and create a culminating festival aligned with the year's theme, transforming learning into meaningful performance, writing, and creative expression.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a collaboration-ready, student-centered ELA educator who is excited and motivated to build projects with colleagues and support students in applying literacy content into confident communication and everyday life principles.
The Facilitator Mindset
We seek a teacher who acts as a facilitator and guide, rather than a dispenser of facts, awakening the student’s spirit and imagination. Lead students to interact with a range of texts, including novel studies, to strengthen skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and presenting. Preparing students for the rigors of their chosen high school pathways, including IB and Cambridge programs.
Commitment to the Whole Child
Candidates must demonstrate a deep respect for the adolescent's need for independence, balanced with a supportive external structure. Create lessons that help students critically think and generate insight across various domains. Maintain a classroom culture that supports adolescent growth—intellectual, emotional, and social.
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Millhopper Montessori School, LLC
The Millhopper Way: Excellence in Early Adolescence
Are you a passionate educator dedicated to the intellectual and emotional success of young adolescents? Millhopper Montessori School is seeking an exceptional Middle School English Teacher to join our teaching team for the 2026–2027 school year.
Our Mission and Philosophy
Millhopper Montessori School’s mission is to provide a supportive, integrative, and academically challenging environment grounded in respect for the whole child. We operate on the Montessori principle of “improving the individual in order to improve society,” fostering self-confidence and academic competence in a developmentally responsive setting.