6th Grade ELA Teacher

Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington

2d • Onsite

About The Position

GLOW Academy is seeking a passionate 6th Grade ELA Teacher dedicated to supporting student mastery of English Language Arts and fostering critical thinking skills for success in college and beyond. The ideal candidate believes that potential, not zip code, should determine a student's future trajectory and is committed to the power of single-gender education. This role involves collaborating with colleagues and school families to achieve the school's vision for students. GLOW Academy focuses on "whole girl" education, nurturing leadership, confidence, and family support within a rigorous college preparatory program. The curriculum emphasizes leadership development, early college and career awareness, health and wellness, and expanded opportunities in STEM and the arts to ensure a successful 6-12 experience and college readiness.

GLOW Academy values educators who are enthusiastic about learning, dedicated to their content and pedagogy, and eager to collaborate on integrated curriculum experiences. The school seeks teachers who understand the importance of family and community partnerships and actively build relationships to support student learning. A hunger for feedback and a commitment to continuous reflection and growth for both students and faculty are highly valued. Above all, GLOW Academy is looking for educators passionate about single-gender education and committed to closing the achievement gap for all girls.

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching the North Carolina State Standards for 6th Grade ELA, feel competent in a diverse and evolving learning environment, and view learning as a lifelong endeavor. They should be willing to take risks and refine their teaching practices to benefit students.

Requirements

• NC Teacher Certification in the subject area and relevant grades.
• Demonstrated ability to teach middle school.
• Passion for and competency in the appropriate subject area (middle school ELA).
• Experience in teaching middle school ELA.
• Demonstrated ability to build a warm and inclusive classroom environment.
• Demonstrated ability to implement positive behavior practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students and families to support student success.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate rigorous and engaging lessons aligned to the content standards outlined in the NC Standard Course of Study.
• Awareness of educational issues regarding the academic and social development of a diverse population of students, including minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged adolescent girls from high needs neighborhoods/communities.
• Possession of a valid TB test issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching the North Carolina State Standards for 6th Grade ELA Teacher.
• Competence to teach in a diverse and ever changing learning environment.
• Understanding that learning is a lifelong endeavor and a wish to continue to grow and learn as teachers.
• Willingness to take risks and refine teaching for the benefit of students.

Responsibilities

• Support student mastery of English Language Arts content.
• Foster critical thinking skills in students.
• Collaborate with colleagues and school families.
• Engage students in a rigorous college preparatory program.
• Develop and facilitate rigorous and engaging lessons aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study.
• Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment.
• Implement positive behavior practices.
• Build strong relationships with students and families to support student success.
• Be aware of educational issues regarding the academic and social development of a diverse population of students, including minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged adolescent girls.

Benefits

• Health insurance through the State Health Plan of North Carolina
• Employer-paid dental, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits available at the employee’s expense
• An industry-leading 401(k) program with employer match
• Discounted childcare for employee’s dependents at our sister school, Spark Academy
• Employee-accrued paid sick, annual, and personal leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level