Middle School Language Arts Teacher - Maternity Leave

Cedar Grove School District; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Grove School District seeks a maternity leave Language Arts English Teacher for Memorial Middle School. The role emphasizes developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, fostering literature appreciation, and motivating students to read a variety of publications.

The ideal candidate holds NJ State Certification in Language Arts, a Bachelor's degree, and prior teaching experience with the appropriate grade level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey State Certification as a Language Arts Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Develops Language Arts curriculum aligned with district goals and objectives.
• Creates a safe, conducive learning environment for individual and small group instruction.
• Plans and translates lesson plans into engaging learning experiences.
• T teaches English grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and writing.
• Fosters critical analysis through discussions of literature and media.
• Prepares materials for literary publications and contests.
• Assesses student progress and differentiates instruction for diverse learners.
• Maintains alignment with district standards and standardized tests.
• Pursues ongoing professional development and collaborative learning.

Skills

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

English grammar knowledge

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

New Jersey State Certification as Language Arts Teacher

Job description

Cedar Grove School District seeks a maternity leave Language Arts English Teacher for Memorial Middle School. The role emphasizes developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, fostering literature appreciation, and motivating students to read a variety of publications.

The ideal candidate holds NJ State Certification in Language Arts, a Bachelor's degree, and prior teaching experience with the appropriate grade level.