Middle-Level ELA Teacher

Catholic Schools of Northeast Ohio; University Heights (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gesu Catholic School in University Heights, OH, seeks a Middle-Level ELA Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role includes project-based instruction in Reading and English, supervision of a homeroom of about 25 students, and fulfilling teacher-minister responsibilities within a PreK-8 Catholic Blue-Ribbon School of Excellence.

Candidates must hold Ohio Middle Childhood Education licenses for 4-7, 7-12, or K-8 with an English Language Arts content endorsement, and demonstrate a commitment

Qualifications

• Ohio middle childhood education license with ELA endorsement required.
• Commitment to Catholic, Jesuit education values.
• Experience with project-based, inquiry-based instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide project-based instruction in Reading and English.
• Supervise a homeroom of ~25 students.
• Fulfill teacher-minister duties as assigned by the principal.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum and school initiatives.

Education

Ohio Licenses: 4-7, 7-12, K-8; ELA content endorsement

Job description

Position: Middle-Level ELA Teacher

Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt Teacher-Minister Contract

Location: Gesu Catholic School, 2450 Miramar Blvd. University Heights Ohio 44118

Position Rational:

The Middle Level ELA Teacher will provide exceptional project-based instruction in curricular content areas (Reading, English, and possibly other areas), supervise a homeroom of approximately 25 students, and perform other teacher-minister responsibilities for Gesu Catholic School, a PreK-8 Catholic Blue-Ribbon School of Excellence and Ohio Designated STEM School.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Personally
  • A strong commitment to the values of Catholic, Jesuit education
  • A work ethic defined by high standards of ethics and personal conduct, honesty, integrity, equity and professionalism
  • A commitment to continuous learning and improvement, growth mindset, and excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to engage in self-reflection with regard to performance and professional growth
• In the classroom
  • Ability to establish a positive classroom culture that is built on strong teacher-student relationships and allows for fostering development, while providing an academically rigorous and differentiated program addressing various skill levels
  • A dedication to student learning and achievement includes experience with inquiry-based teaching strategies, project-based learning and real-world applications
  • High proficiency with the use of technology for teaching and hands-on learning
  • A commitment to working with students who have different learning needs, particularly by providing accommodations or modifications to the curriculum and assessments as necessary
  • Ability to organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by procedures and applicable laws
• Within our community
  • A desire to collaborate to develop and maintain strong collegial relationships
  • Ability to build on others' ideas, capitalize on others' strengths, and effectively share responsibility
  • A willingness to participate in or develop extracurricular activities, additional school initiatives, and support staff committees such as Spirituality, Curriculum, Student Programs, Technology, and Building Leadership
  • Maintain high levels of confidentiality in relation to private or privileged information
  • Perform additional related duties and tasks as assigned by the school principal or designee

Licensure Required:

Ohio Middle Childhood Education 4-7, 7-12, K-8 License, Ohio Early Childhood pk-3 + 4/5 Endorsement. Content Area of English Language Arts is required.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

Gesu Catholic School admits and employs individuals of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students, faculty and staff at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Job Descriptions and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the school administration.