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Middle School ELA Teacher

$56,000–$80,000 year

On-site · Willingboro, New Jersey, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Entry Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Large

Job Summary

Middle School ELA Teacher responsible for delivering an inclusive, culturally responsive ELA curriculum, guiding students in analyzing literary and non-narrative texts, and fostering student-written discourse. Responsibilities include data analysis with periodic meetings with the principal or instructional coach to differentiate instruction, building positive school culture, partnering with families to support learning, participating in weekly school-wide meetings, and collaborating with grade-level teams to set academic goals and share instructional strategies. The role emphasizes literacy development, reading comprehension, writing across genres, equitable outcomes for all students, and engagement in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching. Qualifications emphasize a commitment to social-emotional and academic development, collaboration with internal and external partners, and a proactive, feedback-seeking approach to improve outcomes. Compensation ranges from $56,000 to $80,000, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16)
  • All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment
  • Demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development
  • An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
  • A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
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