Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher

Job overview

The Middle School ELA Teacher role is an onsite position based in North Chili, NY. Compensation for this role is between $52,000 and $68,000 per year, with starting pay determined by experience and certifications. This role supports the ELA department at Uncommon Schools, a network dedicated to closing the college completion gap in economically disadvantaged communities. This role exists to foster a passion for literature and build an engaging classroom culture. The teacher contributes to the school's goals by emphasizing writing and discourse, providing students with the tools to be confident in their own voices and preparing them for the academic autonomy of high school.

What you'll do

• Teach an inclusive, culturally responsive ELA curriculum
• guide students in analyzing literary and non-narrative texts
• facilitate student-led discourse
• support independent reading
• analyze student data to differentiate instruction
• partner with families and grade-level teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

north chili ny

uncommon schools

ela teacher

middle school

education

charter school

onsite

no on-call

no travel

$52k-$68k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, 10 weeks of paid breaks, health/dental/vision insurance, 403(b) with match, paid leave, mental health support.

Why this role

Focus on socio-emotional development and building student agency in middle schoolers.

About the employer

Uncommon Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.