Middle School ELA Teacher

Young World Physical Education; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is seeking a Middle School ELA Teacher to deliver rigorous lessons aligned with Common Core Standards. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and teamwork skills, a Bachelor's degree, and must be licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Responsibilities include planning and implementing instruction to ensure student success and maintaining active communication with families. This full-time position reports to the Building Principal.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the appropriate content area and grade level.
• Demonstrated belief in student achievement at high levels.
• Commitment to professional growth and reflection.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement rigorous lessons aligned with standards.
• Use data to drive instruction and track progress.
• Differentiate instruction for varied learning needs.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills

Lifelong learning dedication

Ability to differentiate instruction

SEI Endorsement

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Job description

Middle School ELA Teacher

New Bedford Public Schools, Whaling City Jr/Sr High School – New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Job Details

Job ID: 5600005
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Provide rigorous lessons aligned to the Common Core Standards and MA State Frameworks that promote independent thinking, creative problem solving, and intellectual curiosity for all students.

Performance Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instruction to ensure all students meet and exceed Common Core Standards and State Frameworks.
• Use data to inform instruction, track student progress, and self‑evaluate with goal setting.
• Deliver engaging, targeted instruction that meets MA DESE and Common Core Standards for the level and subject taught.
• Differentiate services and instruction to meet a variety of student learning needs and strengths.
• Maintain active communication with students’ families to support learning and regularly update families on academic and social progress.
• Assess student performance using formal, summative, and portfolio assessments to drive instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Position Type

Full‑time

Job Requirements

• Qualifications:
  • Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in appropriate content area and grade level.
  • Demonstrated belief that each and every student can achieve at high levels.
  • Demonstrated dedication to lifelong learning, reflection, and continued personal and professional growth.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills.
  • SEI Endorsement.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

This position follows the UNIT A contract.

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Reports to: Building Principal.

Contact Information

• John Tweedie , Principal
• 455 County Street
• New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
• Phone: [phone] x 3224
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]