Middle School English Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and personal time

Housing (boarding schools only)

Job summary

An education recruitment organization is seeking a Middle School English Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year in Washington DC. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of teaching experience, and a commitment to fostering diversity. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, teaching ELA courses, and supporting student well-being. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of English teaching experience.
• Experience working with middle school students.
• Ability to teach full range of middle school English courses.
• Experience integrating technology into lessons.
• Ability to teach the full range of middle school English courses.
• Experience with student-centered pedagogy and technology integration.
• No teaching license required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Detail-oriented and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Teach several sections of ELA courses for middle school.
• Develop lesson plans based on student needs.
• Utilize diverse instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum design.
• Provide updates to parents about student progress.
• Provide updates to parents on student progress.
• Design, administer, and assess exams to measure growth.
• Utilize technology and the school's LMS for classes.
• Hold students to established behavioral standards.
• Support students' emotional well-being as part of the school community.
• Serve as an advisor offering mentorship and guidance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Resilient

Collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

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Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment organization, is currently seeking a Middle School English Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year at an independent school in Washington DC.

About CS&A

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Teach several sections of ELA, English courses for middle school students in grades 6-8.
• Develop lesson plans and curricula based on the needs of individual students.
• Utilize diverse instructional strategies to teach students both in small groups and one‑on‑one settings.
• Assume a share of supervisory responsibilities expected of all faculty members.
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues on curriculum design and development.
• Provide updates to parents about student progress, via both written reports and in‑person conferences.
• Design, administer, and assess exams to measure student achievement and growth.
• Make use of technological resources, including the school’s online learning management site for classes.
• Hold students accountable for standards of behavior.
• Work with others in the school community to support each student’s emotional well‑being.
• Serve as an advisor for a group of students, offering support, mentorship, and guidance to help them thrive academically and personally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or related field required. Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of English teaching experience.
• Previous experience working with middle school students.
• Ability to teach the full range of middle school English courses.
• Experience and comfort with student‑centered pedagogy and the integration of technology.
• No teaching license or credential is required.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
• Detail‑oriented and resilient.

Additional Desired Qualities

• A desire to be involved in extra‑curricular activities as well as the broader school community.
• Ability to teach multiple subjects preferred, but not required.
• Experience working in independent schools preferred, but not required.

Potential Benefits

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.