English & Writing Teacher

The Juris Agency; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Schedule

Hands on Training

Career Growth Opportunities

Retirement Plan

Holidays Off

Summers Off

Team Lunches

Bonus Opportunities

Professional Work Enviorment

Job summary

Life Prep Christian Academy in Fort Myers seeks an LPCA English Language Arts and Writing teacher who helps students become confident readers, thoughtful thinkers, and effective communicators. The teacher creates an engaging classroom focused on literature, grammar, vocabulary, and the writing process, while guiding students to express clarity and purpose.

Responsibilities include fostering discussion, developing students' unique voices, and connecting literature and writing to biblical truths.

Qualifications

• Must have personal relationship with Jesus Christ and align with Life Prep Christian Academy values.
• Strong understanding of middle and high school ELA concepts.
• Ability to explain concepts clearly to diverse learners.
• Joyful, flexible and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Make reading and writing engaging and accessible for diverse abilities.
• Teach grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, literary analysis and written communication.
• Help students develop paragraph, essay, and research-writing skills.
• Provide clear, encouraging feedback to improve writing.
• Foster respectful discussion, critical thinking and listening.
• Maintain high expectations with supportive guidance.

Skills

ELA instruction

Reading comprehension

Grammar & writing

Classroom management

Education

Florida teaching certification

Job description

Job Description

An LPCA English Language Arts and Writing teacher is a Christ-centered educator who helps students become confident readers, thoughtful thinkers, and effective communicators. They create an engaging classroom where students strengthen their understanding of literature, grammar, vocabulary, and the writing process while learning to communicate with clarity, creativity, and purpose.

At LPCA, this teacher goes beyond simply teaching English standards. They build relationships, encourage discussion, challenge students to think deeply, and help each student develop their unique voice. Writing instruction includes brainstorming, organization, drafting, revising, editing, and presenting polished work across different styles and purposes.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Schedule
• Hands on Training
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Retirement Plan
• Holidays Off
• Summers Off
• Team Lunches
• Bonus Opportunities
• Professional Work Enviorment
• Small Class Sizes
• Team Building Activities

Responsibilities

• Have a strong personal commitment to LPCA's Christ-centered mission and values.
• Make reading and writing engaging, meaningful, and approachable for students with varying abilities.
• Teach grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, literary analysis, and written communication.
• Help students develop strong paragraph, essay, creative, and research-writing skills appropriate to their grade level.
• Provide clear, encouraging feedback that helps students understand how to improve, rather than simply correcting mistakes.
• Foster respectful discussion and teach students to think critically, articulate their ideas, and listen well to others.
• Maintain high expectations while offering the grace, encouragement, and individualized support students need to grow.
• Partner well with parents, recognizing that LPCA's homeschool partnership model makes family communication and collaboration essential.
• Model strong communication, professionalism, integrity, and a genuine love for students.
• Look for opportunities to connect literature and writing to biblical truth, character development, and real-world application.

Requirements

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with Biblical values.
• Agreement with the mission, vision, and Statement of Faith of Life Prep Christian Academy.
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience (homeschool or classroom experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of middle and high school ELA.
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and effectively to diverse learners.
• Excellent classroom management and organizational skills.
• Joyful, flexible, and team-oriented attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, or Orton-Gillingham methodologies.
• Experience in a multi-age classroom, hybrid program, or homeschool environment.
• Florida teaching certification or equivalent experience.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.