Inspiring Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Heritage Oak Private Education; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Tuition discounts for children

Professional development

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Merryhill School is seeking a Middle School Language Arts Teacher to inspire confident readers and writers. You will design engaging lessons across reading, writing, grammar, and speaking, aligning with the curriculum and standards for middle school students.

You will assess progress, differentiate instruction, and foster a love of language in a collaborative, inclusive classroom environment. A teaching credential and passion for student growth are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English or related field.
• Teaching credential or certification preferred.
• Prior middle school Language Arts/English teaching experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging Language Arts lessons aligned with age-appropriate standards.
• Teach reading comprehension, literary analysis, writing mechanics, grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills.
• Support students in developing strong writing across multiple formats: narrative, informative, argumentative, analytical.
• Guide students in analyzing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and texts with attention to theme and evidence-based interpretation.
• Create opportunities for discussion, collaboration, presentation, and student expression.
• Differentiate instruction to meet varying learning needs and writing levels.
• Assess progress, provide feedback, and adjust instruction for growth.
• Foster a positive classroom culture that encourages curiosity and a love of reading and writing.

Skills

Reading Instruction

Writing Development

Lesson Planning

Classroom Management

Differentiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Teaching credential

Job description

Merryhill School is seeking a Middle School Language Arts Teacher to inspire confident readers and writers. You will design engaging lessons across reading, writing, grammar, and speaking, aligning with the curriculum and standards for middle school students.

You will assess progress, differentiate instruction, and foster a love of language in a collaborative, inclusive classroom environment. A teaching credential and passion for student growth are essential.