MS ELA Teacher

Merryhill-School-8; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and sick days

401k plan with company match

Tuition discounts for your children

Professional development

Education reimbursement and pathways

Job summary

Merryhill School is seeking a Middle School Language Arts Teacher to inspire confident readers and thoughtful writers. You will design engaging lessons and guide students in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and speaking.

The role emphasizes analysis of fiction and nonfiction through discussion, projects, and writing across formats. You will foster a positive classroom culture, use differentiated instruction, and collaborate with families and colleagues to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Language Arts, or related field.
• Teaching credential preferred.
• Experience in middle school Language Arts or English is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of reading instruction, writing development, grammar, vocabulary, and literary analysis.
• Ability to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons that support critical thinking and student confidence.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging Language Arts lessons aligned with age-appropriate curriculum standards.
• Teach reading comprehension, literary analysis, writing mechanics, grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills.
• Support students in developing strong writing across multiple formats, including narrative, informative, argumentative, and analytical writing.
• Guide students in analyzing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and other texts with attention to theme, structure, author’s craft, and evidence-based interpretation.
• Create opportunities for discussion, collaboration, presentation, and purposeful student expression.
• Differentiate instruction to meet varying learning needs, reading levels, and writing abilities.
• Assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and adjust instruction to support continued growth.
• Foster a classroom culture that encourages curiosity, respectful dialogue, perseverance, and a love of reading and writing.
• Maintain classroom organization, student records, instructional materials, and a positive learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues about progress, expectations, and student needs.
• Collaborate with school leadership and fellow teachers to support a cohesive and enriching student experience.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom Management

Differentiated Instruction

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Language Arts

Teaching credential

Job description

Middle School Language Arts Teacher – Merryhill School

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and sick days
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition discounts for your children
• Professional development
• Education reimbursement and partnerships

About the Role

As a Middle School Language Arts Teacher at Merryhill School, you will inspire students to become confident readers, thoughtful writers, effective communicators, and critical thinkers. You will create an engaging classroom environment where students strengthen their literacy skills, deepen their understanding of literature, and develop the ability to express ideas clearly and persuasively.

In this role, you will design and deliver meaningful instruction in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening. Through novels, short stories, nonfiction texts, writing assignments, discussions, and projects, you will help students analyze complex ideas, build academic confidence, and develop the communication skills needed for future success.

You will also:

• Develop and deliver engaging Language Arts lessons aligned with age-appropriate curriculum standards
• Teach reading comprehension, literary analysis, writing mechanics, grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills
• Support students in developing strong writing across multiple formats, including narrative, informative, argumentative, and analytical writing
• Guide students in analyzing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and other texts with attention to theme, structure, author’s craft, and evidence-based interpretation
• Create opportunities for discussion, collaboration, presentation, and purposeful student expression
• Differentiate instruction to meet varying learning needs, reading levels, and writing abilities
• Assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and adjust instruction to support continued growth
• Foster a classroom culture that encourages curiosity, respectful dialogue, perseverance, and a love of reading and writing
• Maintain classroom organization, student records, instructional materials, and a positive learning environment
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues about progress, expectations, and student needs
• Collaborate with school leadership and fellow teachers to support a cohesive and enriching student experience

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Language Arts, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Teaching credential or certification preferred
• Prior teaching experience, particularly in middle school Language Arts or English, is a plus
• Strong knowledge of reading instruction, writing development, grammar, vocabulary, and literary analysis
• Ability to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons that support critical thinking and student confidence
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support students with varying academic needs and skill levels
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and academically engaging classroom environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and school leadership
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks
• Passion for helping students develop strong literacy skills, intellectual curiosity, and a lasting appreciation for language and literature