Middle School ELA Teacher - Growth, Coaching & PD

Galapagos Rockford Charter School; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Galapagos Rockford Charter School in Rockford, IL seeks a Middle School English Language Arts Instructor for grades 5-8. The role focuses on rigorous, individualized instruction aligned with Common Core, using data-driven methods and explicit techniques to help every scholar succeed.

You will plan units, assessments, and lessons, collaborate on curriculum, deliver targeted daily lessons, use data to refine practice, and uphold a calm, structured classroom using Teach Like a Champion and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred but not required.
• Belief in and alignment with Galapagos’ core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.
• Growth mindset and collaboration with a team are expected.

Responsibilities

• Maximize time on task by ensuring that all classroom lessons and activities are directly tied to standards.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, frequent professional development, and feedback/coaching meetings.
• Design and implement targeted daily whole group and small group lesson plans, as well as assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Be accountable for scholars’ mastery of academic standards.
• Ensure a structured, orderly, and calm classroom environment through the use of Teach Like a Champion, Calm Classroom, and Responsive Classroom techniques.

Skills

Growth mindset

Grit

Self-motivation

Team player

Focused on achievement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Galapagos Rockford Charter School in Rockford, IL seeks a Middle School English Language Arts Instructor for grades 5-8. The role focuses on rigorous, individualized instruction aligned with Common Core, using data-driven methods and explicit techniques to help every scholar succeed.

You will plan units, assessments, and lessons, collaborate on curriculum, deliver targeted daily lessons, use data to refine practice, and uphold a calm, structured classroom using Teach Like a Champion and