Engaging Middle School ELA Teacher

Dutchman Creek Middle School; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutchman Creek Middle School in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is seeking a Middle Level English/Language Arts teacher for grades 5–8. The educator will plan, deliver, and assess instruction to develop reading, writing, speaking, and critical-thinking skills, while creating an engaging classroom environment.

Responsibilities include standards-aligned lessons, a variety of texts, teaching the writing process, providing feedback, using assessments to monitor progress, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• SC certification in middle level language arts/English.
• Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching practices.
• Familiar with educational technology tools.
• Strong classroom management skills and a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach standards-aligned lessons in reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary.
• Guide students in reading a variety of texts, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and informational sources.
• Teach the writing process, including planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.
• Provide constructive feedback to support student growth in reading comprehension and writing skills.
• Use assessments (formative and summative) to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
• Integrate technology to support literacy and communication.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom culture where all students feel safe and motivated to learn.
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress and classroom activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan curriculum, analyze data, and support schoolwide initiatives.
• Participate in professional development and maintain knowledge of current ELA instructional practices.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Reading instruction

Writing instruction

Classroom management

Education

South Carolina certification in middle level language arts/English

Tools

Educational technology tools

Job description

Dutchman Creek Middle School in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is seeking a Middle Level English/Language Arts teacher for grades 5–8. The educator will plan, deliver, and assess instruction to develop reading, writing, speaking, and critical-thinking skills, while creating an engaging classroom environment.

Responsibilities include standards-aligned lessons, a variety of texts, teaching the writing process, providing feedback, using assessments to monitor progress, and collaboration with staff.