Middle School ELA Teacher: Inspire Reading & Thinking

Siena Catholic Schools; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Siena Catholic Schools seeks a 6th–8th Grade ELA Teacher for St. Joseph School in Racine, WI. The role involves delivering standards-aligned ELA instruction, fostering critical thinking, and supporting literacy development for middle school students.

The ideal candidate holds a Wisconsin ELA license, with experience teaching 6th–8th grade, and a commitment to collaborative, inclusive teaching and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, or a related field.
• Valid Wisconsin middle school English Language Arts teaching license.
• Experience teaching ELA to middle school students (grades 6-8).
• Strong knowledge of ELA standards and instructional best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that meet curriculum standards for 6th–8th grade ELA.
• Assess student progress regularly through formative and summative evaluations with constructive feedback.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere supporting diverse learning styles.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to support student growth.
• Incorporate technology and varied instructional strategies to enhance learning.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and performance data as per policy.
• Participate in professional development to stay current with ELA best practices.

Skills

ELA instruction

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Collaborative teaching

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/English/related field

Wisconsin middle school ELA license

Experience teaching middle school ELA

ELA standards knowledge

Tools

Educational technology tools

Job description

Siena Catholic Schools seeks a 6th–8th Grade ELA Teacher for St. Joseph School in Racine, WI. The role involves delivering standards-aligned ELA instruction, fostering critical thinking, and supporting literacy development for middle school students.

The ideal candidate holds a Wisconsin ELA license, with experience teaching 6th–8th grade, and a commitment to collaborative, inclusive teaching and ongoing professional growth.