Language/Arts Teacher
$54,987–$80,015 year
On-siteHamden, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Collaborate with grade level teams to plan content and build skills supporting theme examinations across subject areas for 7th and 8th grade students. Integrate arts, project-based learning, social-emotional learning, and STEAM education into rigorous literacy instruction that engages diverse learners. Apply restorative practices to foster a safe, nurturing environment where students develop creativity, collaboration, communication, and discovery through the arts. The school is a Magnet Schools of America School of Excellence dedicated to academic and personal success for every student.
Required Qualifications
- certified to teach English Language Arts to 7th and 8th grade students
- strong teaching qualities
- care deeply for children
- good classroom management
- interpersonal skills
- Experience teaching 6-8 grade students
- proven record of accomplishment of instructing diverse learners
- Endorsement: Middle School English (215)
- English Grade 7-12, (015)
Desired Qualifications
- professional background in the arts
- project-based learning
- social-emotional learning
- STEAM education
- well acquainted with the key components of restorative practices
- arts integration
- passion for using literacy to actively engage students in rigorous and relevant topics
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