Dynamic Middle School ELA Teacher – Curriculum Innovator

School City of Hammond; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

School City of Hammond seeks a dedicated classroom teacher to deliver engaging instruction across grade levels. The selected candidate will plan, implement, and assess curriculum to support diverse learners while partnering with families and staff to promote student growth.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, Indiana license eligibility, 2 years teaching experience, strong communication, and classroom management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and teaching credentials.
• Must hold valid Indiana State Teacher's License or be eligible for a license for corresponding age/grade level.
• 2 years of teaching experience preferred.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships effectively with families and students.
• Experience developing and implementing curriculum.
• Physical ability for classroom activities (sitting, bending, moving).
• Proven ability to maintain a safe, studious classroom environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop age-appropriate curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities.
• Post syllabus, projects/lessons, and grades to the server accessible to students, parents, and the community.
• Maintain a classroom environment consistent with codes of conduct and conducive to positive learning.
• Use rubric-based authentic assessment to evaluate student progress and adapt programs.
• Communicate openly with families, co-workers, supervisors, and staff about student progress, attendance, and behavior.
• Provide progress reports on a regular basis.
• Communicate electronically with students, parents, and staff about progress.
• Attend conferences and workshops for professional development.
• Work cooperatively with other personnel to improve instructional programs and operations.
• Provide a safe, thriving environment for all students in the classroom and on campus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Indiana State Teacher's License eligibility

Job description

School City of Hammond seeks a dedicated classroom teacher to deliver engaging instruction across grade levels. The selected candidate will plan, implement, and assess curriculum to support diverse learners while partnering with families and staff to promote student growth.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, Indiana license eligibility, 2 years teaching experience, strong communication, and classroom management.