Part-Time ELA Educator

MMSC Day School; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

MMSC Day School is seeking a dedicated and engaging part-time ELA Educator to teach English Language Arts to seventh- and eighth-grade boys at its Seattle campus. The role includes small-group and individualized academic support to strengthen reading, writing, and analytical skills.

The ideal candidate will create a structured, positive classroom environment, differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs and collaborating with staff to support student growth within a warm, Jewish day

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, education, or related field.
• Experience teaching or working with middle school students.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English Language Arts instruction.
• Teach reading, literature, writing, grammar, vocabulary.
• Adapt instruction using established curriculum.
• Differentiate lessons for varying abilities.
• Provide small-group and individual academic support.
• Assess student learning and provide feedback.
• Maintain records of progress, assignments, and grades.
• Set clear expectations and foster respectful environment.
• Collaborate with leadership, educators, and student-support staff.
• Communicate with families about student progress.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

ELA knowledge

Middle school teaching

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, education, or related field

Teaching certification or graduate study preferred

Job description

Position Details

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week

Compensation: $35–$45 per hour, based on education and experience

Location: On-site in Seattle

Start Date: 2026-2027 school year

About MMSC Day School

MMSC Day School is a private Jewish school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Our warm, mission-driven community combines a rigorous General Studies curriculum with Judaic education, character development, and individualized student support. Small class sizes allow educators to build meaningful relationships with students and provide responsive, differentiated instruction.

Position Summary

MMSC Day School is seeking a dedicated and engaging part-time ELA Educator to teach English Language Arts to our seventh- and eighth-grade boys. This position also includes opportunities to provide small-group and individualized academic support.

The ideal candidate will create a structured, positive classroom environment while helping students strengthen their reading comprehension, writing, grammar, vocabulary, literary analysis, and communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English Language Arts instruction


• Teach reading comprehension, literature, writing, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary


• Use established curriculum materials while adapting instruction to meet student needs


• Differentiate lessons for students with varying academic strengths and learning needs


• Provide small-group and individualized academic support


• Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback


• Maintain accurate records of student progress, assignments, and grades


• Establish clear expectations and foster a respectful learning environment


• Collaborate with school leadership, educators, and student-support staff


• Communicate professionally with families regarding student progress


• Participate in applicable staff meetings, professional development, and school activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, education, or a related field


• Strong knowledge of English Language Arts content and instructional practices


• Previous experience teaching or working with middle school students


• Ability to differentiate instruction and support a range of learning needs


• Strong classroom-management, communication, and organizational skills


• Teaching certification or relevant graduate study preferred


• Collaborative, dependable, flexible, and student-centered Respect for and willingness to support the mission and values of a Jewish day school

Availability

Availability to work on-site Monday through Friday from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Learn more about MMSC Day School at https://www.mmscdayschool.org.