Middle School ELA Teacher

Nimble; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health care options

Employer retirement contributions

Referral bonuses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Christel House Indianapolis is seeking a full-time Middle School ELA Teacher for Academy West to deliver standards-aligned lessons and foster student growth. You will manage classroom behavior, monitor progress, and engage families and the community to support learners’ success.

The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to the school's mission of empowering students to reach their leadership potential.

Qualifications

• Plan engaging, standards-aligned lessons and assessments.
• Effectively manage student behavior and classroom routines.
• Monitor student progress and tailor instruction accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments that facilitate active learning.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, conduct home visits, schedule student-led conferences, and promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively; maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Progress monitoring

Parent communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

IN Teacher's License

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

At Christel House Indianapolis, we strive to create empowering opportunities through a rigorous, and holistic education for all Christel House Indianapolis students and alumni, so they actualize their aspirations and develop effective leadership skills. Christel House Indianapolis students and graduates are world changers. Everyone. Every day. Around the world, Christel House students are empowered to realize their full potential and supported in an environment that allows them to learn and grow as individuals. Their experience is grounded in four foundational values of responsibility, respect, integrity, and independence that were put in place by our founder, Christel DeHaan.

Christel House Indianapolis is currently seeking a full-time Middle School ELA Teacher at Academy West.

Days of Service:

192 Days (dependent upon start date, 192 is the maximum for the academic year)

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments that facilitate active learning.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, conduct home visits, schedule student-led conferences, and promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively; maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships
• Other duties assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• First year teacher's salary of $55,600
• Sign-on bonuses for all hires!
• Opportunity to serve and make a huge difference in students’ lives.
• Competitive comprehensive health care options.
• Employer contributions to retirement plans.
• Referral bonuses.
• Opportunities for growth within the school!

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• IN Teacher's License
• Bachelor’s degree
• Competency in using technology in the classroom setting
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
• A strong belief in the mission and goals of Christel House Schools

Applicants should disclose any criminal arrests or convictions in the application process. A successful applicant will be required to submit to a national background check.

Christel House Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.