Middle School Language Arts Teacher — Inspire & Lead

Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart School in Yankton, SD, is seeking a Middle School Language Arts Teacher for the January–May 2027 term. The teacher will instruct grades six through eight in reading, writing, and language arts, designing engaging lessons and aligning with school standards.

The role requires collaboration with grade-level teams, effective classroom management, and ongoing communication with parents. A Catholic educational setting and mission alignment are emphasized in this position description.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in middle-level instruction with emphasis in Language Arts.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to collaborate with grade-level and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of Sacred Heart Catholic School.
• Plan and execute lessons aligned with standards.
• Differentiate instruction to support all students.
• Prepare students for assessments.
• Maintain up-to-date grading records.
• Evaluate progress and provide feedback with data tracking.
• Maintain student attendance and cumulative records.
• Create a safe, middle-school learning environment.
• Communicate with parents and conduct conferences twice a year.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Student engagement

Classroom management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in middle-level instruction with emphasis in Language Arts

Job description

Sacred Heart School in Yankton, SD, is seeking a Middle School Language Arts Teacher for the January–May 2027 term. The teacher will instruct grades six through eight in reading, writing, and language arts, designing engaging lessons and aligning with school standards.

The role requires collaboration with grade-level teams, effective classroom management, and ongoing communication with parents. A Catholic educational setting and mission alignment are emphasized in this position description.