Urban Middle School ELA Teacher — Impactful & Collaborative

Inwood Academy for Leadership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403B retirement plan with 5% match

Professional development

Job summary

Inwood Academy for Leadership is seeking a 26-27 Middle School ELA Teacher to join our New York City campus. This full-time position requires a strong command of ELA and a commitment to helping students develop literacy and critical thinking in an urban setting.

The role emphasizes collaborative planning, technology integration, and data-driven instruction. We value leadership, integrity, and a relentless focus on student achievement as part of our school culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• NYS Teaching Certificate preferred.
• Ability to work in an urban environment.
• Spanish proficiency preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a collaborative team teaching environment or individual classroom setting.
• Engage students in active learning.
• Integrate technology into core classroom instruction.
• Use assessment data to modify and improve student learning.
• Utilize online student system to track student progress through competencies and keep up to date assignments for students.
• Contribute to program design and implementation.
• Participate in all staff programs and academic planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with other staff and teachers daily.
• Enforce and uphold school policies and culture.
• Communicate effectively and maintain consistent relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
• Any additional responsibilities assigned by Administration.

Skills

Subject matter expert

Urban teaching experience

Spanish proficiency

Excellent communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

NYS Teaching Certificate preferred

Job description

Inwood Academy for Leadership is seeking a 26-27 Middle School ELA Teacher to join our New York City campus. This full-time position requires a strong command of ELA and a commitment to helping students develop literacy and critical thinking in an urban setting.

The role emphasizes collaborative planning, technology integration, and data-driven instruction. We value leadership, integrity, and a relentless focus on student achievement as part of our school culture.