Grade 6 ELA Teacher

Archdiocese of Miami; Plantation (FL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Gregory the Great Catholic School in Plantation, FL, seeks a dynamic 6th Grade English & Language Arts teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

The candidate will design cross-curricular units, develop lessons that engage all learners, and align instruction with the school's Catholic mission. Requirements include a BS/BA in Education or Language Arts, Florida ELA 5-9 certification, catechetical certification within three years, and middle school teaching experience.

Qualifications

• BS / BA Degree in Education, Reading, English, or Language Arts education.
• Florida Department of Education teacher certification in Language Arts 5-9; temporary or professional required.
• Must obtain a catechetical certification from the Archdiocese of Miami Office of Catechesis within three years of hire.
• Experience teaching middle school grades 6-8 preferred.
• Assesses needs and strategies with flexibility to adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.
• Ability to collaborate in a professional learning community to develop, implement and continuously improve the effectiveness of the curriculum and instruction to result in high levels of student achievement.
• Strong presentation skills with use of instructional technologies.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel; PowerPoint a plus.
• Excellent oral and written English -language communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
• Good spelling and grammar are required.
• Fully committed, supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church; experience in Roman Catholic environment preferred.
• Knowledge of basic tenets of Catholic Church.
• Must have a professional demeanor, including adherence to dress code.

Responsibilities

• Develop lessons that cultivate critical thinking, design instruction to motivate and engage all learners, and develop cross-curricular units.
• Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program for students.
• Align with the mission, vision, and values of the Roman Catholic Church.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Lesson planning

Instructional technology

Oral & written English

Dress code & professionalism

Catholic environment understanding

Education

BS / BA in Education/Reading/English/Language Arts

FLDOE Language Arts 5-9 certification

Catechetical certification (Archdiocese of Miami)

Middle school teaching experience 6-8

Knowledge of Catholic Church tenets

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

School Faculty - Middle - St. Gregory the Great Catholic School

Grade 6 ELA Teacher
Published: 09/23/2026

St. Gregory the Great Catholic School in Plantation (Broward County), Florida has an opening for a 6th Grade English & Language Arts School Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The applicant must be a dynamic and innovative educator with the ability to develop lessons that cultivate critical thinking skills, designing instruction to motivate and engage all learners, and the ability to develop cross-curricular units. This teacher will be expected to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program for students. The candidate performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Roman Catholic Church.

Qualifications:

• BS / BA Degree in Education, Reading, English, or Language Arts education.


• Florida Department of Education teacher certification in Language Arts 5-9; temporary or professional required.


• Must obtain a catechetical certification from the Archdiocese of Miami Office of Catechesis within three years of hire.


• Experience teaching middle school grades 6-8 preferred.


• Assesses needs and strategies with flexibility to adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.


• Ability to collaborate in a professional learning community to develop, implement and continuously improve the effectiveness of the curriculum and instruction to result in high levels of student achievement.


• Strong presentation skills with use of instructional technologies.


• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel; PowerPoint a plus.


• Excellent oral and written English -language communication skills, including clear speaking voice.


• Good spelling and grammar are required.


• Fully committed, supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church; experience in Roman Catholic environment preferred.


• Knowledge of basic tenets of Catholic Church.


• Must have a professional demeanor, including adherence to dress code.

Please note: In addition to theeligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy \"Creatingand Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults,\" theselected candidate must undergo a background screening through the Florida CareProvider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination ofeligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on theClearinghouse please visit: http://info.flclearinghouse.com/.