Middle School ELA Teacher: Inspire Reading & Writing

Michigan-Islamic-Institute; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Michigan Islamic Institute is seeking a dedicated Middle School English Language Arts Teacher to join our academic team. The teacher will create a warm, engaging classroom environment while maintaining high academic expectations.

The role involves planning standards-aligned ELA instruction, strengthening reading and writing skills, guiding literature study, and informing parents and administration about student progress. A bachelor’s degree in English or Education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Previous middle school teaching experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of grammar, composition, literature, and reading instruction.
• Effective classroom-management and student-engagement skills.
• Ability to plan organized, purposeful, and academically rigorous lessons.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Willingness to receive feedback, collaborate with colleagues, and follow school procedures.
• Comfortable using educational technology for instruction, communication, grading, recordkeeping, and the timely submission of lesson plans, pacing guides, and other required materials.
• Commitment to maintaining a professional classroom environment consistent with Islamic values.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned ELA instruction for middle school students.
• Strengthen students’ reading comprehension, analytical writing, grammar, vocabulary, research, and communication skills.
• Select and teach literature according to the school’s approved thematic goals.
• Guide students in examining themes such as character, integrity, responsibility, perseverance, family, community, leadership, and personal growth.
• Help students connect literature to meaningful lessons while teaching them to analyze texts thoughtfully and support their ideas with evidence.
• Prepare students for the increased reading, writing, independence, and academic expectations of high school.
• Incorporate direct instruction, guided practice, discussion, assessment, and individualized support within the block schedule.
• Differentiate instruction to support students with varying academic abilities and learning needs.
• Establish clear classroom routines and maintain a respectful, organized, positive, and academically focused environment.
• Make learning enjoyable through thoughtful discussions, collaborative activities, creative assignments, and meaningful projects.
• Provide timely feedback and communicate with parents and administration regarding student progress or concerns.
• Participate in student interventions, tutoring, supervision, school events, staff meetings, and professional development as assigned.

Job description

Michigan Islamic Institute is seeking a dedicated Middle School English Language Arts Teacher to join our academic team. The teacher will create a warm, engaging classroom environment while maintaining high academic expectations.

The role involves planning standards-aligned ELA instruction, strengthening reading and writing skills, guiding literature study, and informing parents and administration about student progress. A bachelor’s degree in English or Education is preferred.