Anticipated Opening - Middle School English Teacher

The Gilbert School; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gilbert School seeks a dynamic Middle School English Teacher to join a progressive academic community serving grades 7-12 with a growing boarding program. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong reading and writing instruction, build strong relationships with students and families, and contribute to a collaborative middle school English department.

Applicants should have a solid classroom management record, a commitment to professional growth, and willingness to help develop 7–12

Qualifications

• Knowledge of READ 180 preferred.
• Teaching experience in middle school and high school beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Teach Middle School English to students in grades 7–8.
• Collaborate with middle school team and English department to support student learning.

Skills

READ 180 knowledge

MS/HS teaching exp

Job description

Anticipated Opening - Middle School English Teacher JobID: 268

• Position Type: Middle School Certified Positions/ English Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/15/2026
• Location: The Gilbert School
• Date Available: Immediately
• Closing Date: Immediately

Anticipated Position: Middle School English Teacher

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of READ 180 preferred
• Teaching experience in both MS and HS beneficial

Ideal Candidates Will Possess:

• Outstanding academic achievement and promote student character development
• Dedication to professional learning, development, and growth
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, and strong sense to collaborate with the middle school grade level team and English department.
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter.
• Willingness to teach new course offerings and aid in the development of 7-12 offerings for the school.

The Gilbert School is a progressive, educational community for grades 7-12 with a growing international boarding program. We are hiring a dynamic, energetic, compassionate and technologically-aware middle school English Teacher. The ideal candidate would be well-rounded academically and be able to formulate strong relationships with students, parents, and the educational community. A strong background in reading and writing instruction and the ability to teach students of all levels is ideal.

Located in the beautiful northwest corner, The Gilbert School is a semi-private academy and all teachers are members of the CEA and CT Teachers' Retirement program.

Interested applicants who have questions about the position, please contact Principal Debra Lewis at [e-mail].