Middle School ELA Teacher

Leicester Public Schools; Leicester (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicester Middle School, part of Leicester Public Schools in Leicester, MA, seeks an enthusiastic ELA teacher for middle school students. The role involves delivering engaging ELA instruction, developing aligned lesson plans, and employing diverse teaching methods to meet varied student needs.

You will assess student progress, communicate with families and staff, and contribute to a collaborative school environment. Immediate start with full-time commitment and MA ELA certification required.

Qualifications

• Requires MA certification in ELA for middle school.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and instruct middle school students in ELA.
• Develop lesson plans aligned with the Massachusetts Frameworks.
• Teach using lectures, demonstrations, discussions and laboratory experiences.
• Plan, develop and utilize instructional materials for pupils from varied backgrounds.
• Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils and manage instructional time.
• Administer, score, record and report assessments of student growth.
• Counsel, confer with, and communicate with parents and school/district personnel regarding pupil progress.

Skills

ELA instruction

Lesson planning

Parent communication

Education

MA Certification in ELA for middle school

Bachelor degree

Job description

Middle School ELA Teacher

Leicester Public Schools Leicester Middle School - Leicester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5968882

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Teach and instruct middle school students in ELA
• Develop lesson plans aligned with the Massachusetts Frameworks.
• Teach using various methodologies, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions and laboratory experiences.
• Plan, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity.
• Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
• Administer, score, record and report the results of assessments that evaluate student growth and progress.
• Counsel, confer with, and communicate with parents and school/district personnel regarding pupil progress.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Job Requirements

• Applicants must have appropriate MA certification in ELA for middle school.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Douglas Daponde , Leicester Middle School Principal
• 174 Paxton Street
• Leicester, Massachusetts 01524
• Phone: [phone]
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• Email: [e-mail]