English Teacher-Middle School

Carmel School; Ruther Glen (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for a passionate Middle School English Teacher to join its dedicated faculty. This role involves creating engaging lesson plans, fostering a supportive learning environment, and utilizing innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to academic excellence and the ability to connect with students on a personal level. If you are enthusiastic about teaching and want to be part of a vibrant school community that values each student, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in shaping the future of our students!

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in content or a related field.
• Advanced degrees and/or certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and instructional aids to effectively teach.
• Utilize assessments to evaluate student progress.
• Communicate effectively with school stakeholders about student progress.

Skills

Language Arts Teaching

Classroom Management

Effective Communication

Inquiry-Based Learning

Technology Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Related Field

Advanced Degrees or Certifications

Job description

Faculty Opening: Middle School English Teacher

The Carmel School is seeking a skilled English teacher to join our incredible, compassionate, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable faculty and staff for the 2025-26 school year. Candidates with specific content mastery are encouraged to apply!

Would you like to be part of a school family where shared mission and student experience determine programming? Where the school family work together to build a vibrant and safe place for learning? Where each student is known and valued? At The Carmel School, student success is achieved because these are the elements of our everyday environment.

We are a pre-K-12 college preparatory Christian school, and we seek the best to join us. Our teaching faculty helps each student develop academic competence while growing in the soft skills necessary for success after high school.

Successful candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in content or a related field, and advanced degrees and/or certifications are preferred. All employees must complete a criminal background check upon their official start date. Interested and qualified candidates must submit a brief cover letter, resume, and an Application for Employment (found on our website) to [e-mail]. Please note that copies of relevant licenses, certifications, and transcripts will be required.

Summary of Essential Qualifications

1. Respects, supports, and promotes the Christian elements of the school
2. Is passionate about teaching Language Arts
3. Values inquiry-based learning approaches during instruction
4. Teaches core subject material, utilizing and developing the appropriate curriculum
5. Supports the school administration and abides by the employee handbook
6. Develops lesson plans and instructional aids to effectively teach
7. Demonstrates using models, manipulatives, technology, and other instructional aids
8. Enables individualized and small-group instruction to meet the needs of students
9. Connects classroom content to student schema and real life when possible
10. Manages the classroom to provide an orderly, productive environment
11. Utilizes formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress
12. Communicates effectively with school stakeholders about students' progress
13. Selects and acquires school-approved texts, instructional aids, and supplies, and maintains inventory records
14. Reports to the Head of Middle and the Head of Upper School
15. Supports and contributes to co-curricular programming by coaching, club sponsorship, or other means
16. Possesses effective oral and written communication skills
17. Proficient and always growing in learning new technology
18. Demonstrates confidentiality and professionalism with all stakeholders