Middle School English Teacher

ReNEW Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools seeks a passionate Middle School English Teacher to inspire learners and foster language, literature, and communication skills. Design engaging curricula, implement innovative teaching strategies, and support academic growth in a vibrant educational environment.

The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a commitment to literacy education, ensuring strong writing, reading, and critical thinking across diverse classrooms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Linguistics or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience teaching middle school in diverse settings; private school experience is a plus.
• Proven expertise in curriculum development, lesson planning, and instructional design for middle school.
• Strong classroom and behavior management skills.
• Experience using learning technology platforms and digital tools.
• Familiarity with standardized testing procedures and literacy assessments.
• Ability to mentor students and foster a supportive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Utilize instructional design principles and learning technology to create interactive lessons.
• Implement classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
• Assess student progress through standardized testing and formative assessments; provide feedback.
• Mentor students in writing skills, including copy editing and AP style.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and PD.
• Support students' social-emotional growth and provide academic advising.
• Engage in parent communication regarding student progress.

Skills

Curriculum development

Lesson planning

Instructional design

Classroom management

Literacy instruction

Educational technology

Mentoring students

Differentiated instruction

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Learning management systems

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Middle School English Teacher to inspire young learners and foster a love for language, literature, and effective communication. This role offers an exciting opportunity to design engaging curricula, implement innovative teaching strategies, and support students’ academic growth in a vibrant educational environment. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a commitment to literacy education, ensuring every student develops strong writing, reading, and critical thinking skills.

Duties

• Develop comprehensive lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards, incorporating creative writing, literacy education and language arts fundamentals.
• Utilize instructional design principles and learning technology tools to create interactive lessons that engage diverse learners.
• Implement classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment conducive to active participation.
• Assess student progress through standardized testing, formative assessments, and project-based evaluations; provide timely feedback.
• Mentor students in developing strong writing skills, including copy editing, proofreading, and understanding AP style and the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and participate in professional development focused on linguistics, journalism, and instructional strategies.
• Support students’ social-emotional growth through behavior management techniques and personalized academic advising.
• Incorporate research skills into lessons to enhance students’ information literacy and research capabilities.
• Engage in parent communication regarding student progress and participate in school-wide activities related to education administration.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Linguistics or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Prior classroom experience teaching middle school students in diverse settings; private school experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, lesson planning, and instructional design tailored for middle school learners.
• Strong knowledge of classroom management strategies and behavior management techniques.
• Experience working with learning technology platforms and integrating digital tools into lessons.
• Familiarity with standardized testing procedures and literacy assessments to monitor student achievement.
• Proven ability to mentor students effectively while fostering a supportive classroom environment.