Middle School ELA Teacher - Growth-Minded Educator

Galapagos Rockford Charter School; Rockford Township (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Life insurance

Flex spending plans

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Galapagos Rockford Charter School is seeking a Middle School English Language Arts Teacher to inspire scholars in grades 5-8. The role focuses on rigorous standards-aligned instruction, data-driven planning, and engaging lessons that meet diverse needs.

You will design daily lessons, collaborate with colleagues, use formative assessments, and contribute to professional development. A Bachelor's degree is required and urban public or charter school experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Drive to stay focused on scholar achievement and growth even when it is difficult.
• Grit to be solution-focused and persist until results are achieved.
• Growth mindset to view failures as opportunities to learn and improve.
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.
• Bachelor's degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Maximize time on task by ensuring that all classroom lessons and activities are directly tied to standards.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, ongoing 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 proven classroom management techniques.

Skills

Drive to achieve

Grit

Growth mindset

Self-motivation

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Galapagos Rockford Charter School is seeking a Middle School English Language Arts Teacher to inspire scholars in grades 5-8. The role focuses on rigorous standards-aligned instruction, data-driven planning, and engaging lessons that meet diverse needs.

You will design daily lessons, collaborate with colleagues, use formative assessments, and contribute to professional development. A Bachelor's degree is required and urban public or charter school experience is preferred.