HS Eighth Grade ELA Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School in Worcester, Massachusetts seeks an Eighth Grade ELA Teacher to deliver high-quality instruction aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the IB program.

You will foster an inclusive classroom, assess student progress, communicate with families, and participate in professional growth opportunities and school-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Model the school's mission and character virtues.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of subject and pedagogy.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals.
• Plan instruction with clear objectives for lessons and projects.
• Use varied instructional strategies for diverse learners.
• Assess student progress with multiple methods and report results.
• Create an engaging, orderly, and respectful learning environment.
• Communicate student progress with families and involve them in education.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities and staff meetings.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness.

Job description

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HS Eighth Grade ELA Teacher

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Abby Kelley Foster Charter High School - Worcester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5886636

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: High School Teacher

Grade: 8

Subject: English Language and Arts

Location: High School

Reports To: Building Principal

Subordinates: None

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt, Academic Calendar Year Schedule

School Year: 2026-2027

Salary: School Year Instructional Salary Scale $56,079 - $105,077

POSITION SUMMARY

The High School Teacher will deliver high-quality instruction aligned with both the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and the IB curriculum, fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment , fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment while modeling the mission and character virtues of the school.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK SCHEDULE

Days: Monday – Friday (occasional weekends as needed for special events)

Schedule Details: This position schedule is based on the academic calendar of the School Year which includes School Vacations, Holidays, Snow, and District Professional Development Days.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Model the mission and character virtues of the school.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of subject areas and best practices in pedagogy.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of school curriculum goals.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
• Plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do.
• Create or provide learning experiences that develop students’ abilities and require the application of thinking skills.
• Employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels.
• Organize instruction around essential questions or core learning objectives; teach for understanding and/or mastery; provide students with practice and extension opportunities as needed.
• Assess student learning on a regular basis using multiple forms of assessment; analyze data and provide reports of student progress as needed.
• Use assessment data to inform instruction and improve student outcomes.
• Create a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure, and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is shown.
• Carry out the school’s disciplinary code and procedures in a fair and just manner.
• Assign meaningful work that reinforces classroom instruction.
• Communicate student progress and development to parents, involving families in the education of their child.
• Provide written assessments, referrals, and evaluations when necessary for students with special needs. Participate in IEP meetings as required.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities to remain current with educational best practices.
• Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students.
• Attend staff/team/department meetings and serve on staff committees as necessary.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness for all students.
• Build positive relationships with students in support of their academic and social development.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of students