Middle School Teacher – Grades 6–8, 2026–2027

Job overview

The Middle School Teacher – Grades 6–8, 2026–2027 role is onsite in Merrillville, IN. Compensation is described as competitively aligned with the market; no numeric salary is specified. The teacher supports students at Higher Institute of Arts and Technology, a Merrillville charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade. The teacher plans and delivers rigorous instruction, assesses mastery, and tracks student progress to support academic and social development. The role contributes to student growth by setting ambitious goals and adjusting instruction or interventions as needed.

What you'll do

• Plan and deliver rigorous instruction
• create a caring and effective learning environment
• set ambitious student achievement goals
• assess for mastery and track progress
• intervene or adjust instruction as needed
• use standards and data-driven assessment
• support students’ academic and social skills.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

middle school teacher

grades 6–8

merrillville in

phalen leadership academies

higher institute of arts and technology

instruction

student assessment

data-driven teaching

student growth

charter school

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• professional development, coaching, and mentoring
• professional communities
• incentive and bonus opportunities.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree or higher with appropriate endorsements, if applicable; valid state teacher license or enrollment in a credentialing program; campus serves kindergarten through grade 8.

About the employer

Phalen Leadership Academies is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.