7th/8th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Achieve Language Academy; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Achieve Language Academy in Minnesota seeks a Middle School Language Arts teacher for grades 7-8 to provide instruction and align with state standards.

The candidate must hold a valid Minnesota teaching license in Language Arts for grades 5-8 or 5-12, have 3+ years of classroom teaching experience, and be proficient with instructional technology and engaging diverse urban learners.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Minnesota teaching license in Language Arts for grades 5-8 or 5-12.
• Knowledge of urban students' learning styles and needs.
• Experience applying research-based teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Language Arts using instructional resources and technologies.
• Implement the goals and objectives of the school and middle level program.
• Follow school curriculum outlines and state standards for the Language Arts curriculum.
• Evaluate student performance according to school system.
• Promote student achievement; maintain required student records; report to the principal.
• Maintain contact with parents and collaborate with them for student development.
• Manage classroom behavior and enforce school rules; administer disciplinary actions as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional technology

Curriculum alignment

Parent communication

Education

Minnesota lic. Language Arts (5-8 or 5-12)

Job description

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ 7th/8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/31/2026
• Date Available: ASAP

JOB TITLE:

Middle School (7th/8th) Language Arts Teacher

SUPERVISOR: Executive Director

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide classroom instruction in language arts in grades 7-8.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide instruction in Language Arts. Make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
• Implement the goals and objectives of the school and specifically the middle level program.
• Follow school curriculum outlines/guidelines and/or state standards for curriculum area.
• Evaluate student performance according to system used by school.
• Promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed.
• Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the development of each student.
• Perform classroom management duties; enforce school rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students who do not follow rules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements:

A valid Minnesota teaching license in Language Artsfor grades 5-8, 5-12.

Preferred:

• Extensive knowledge of the core curriculum.
• Knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, current researched best practices and strategies.
• Considerable knowledge of urban students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
• Applicable knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
• Working knowledge of instructional technologies.
• Experience in classroom management and organization.
• Working knowledge of various classroom presentation techniques.
• Skill in maintaining records and developing reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based upon school goals and objectives.
• Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.
• Ability to interact effectively with students, parents, school staff, administration and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to evaluate student performance and present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement.
• Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate.
• Ability to work in a cooperative learning/teaching environment.
• 3 or more years of classroom teaching experience

Postings current as of 9/2/2026 3:55:58 PM CST.

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