English Language Arts Teacher for Middle School

Maarif Foundation USA•Bloomfield, NJ

About The Position

Maarif School is hiring a full-time Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher for Grades 6–8 for the 2027–2028 academic year. The teacher will provide engaging, standards-aligned instruction in literacy, literature, writing, and communication, using differentiated strategies, educational technology, and student performance data to support academic achievement. The position includes teaching reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, literature, writing, speaking, listening, debate, and rhetorical analysis. The teacher will assess and monitor student progress, maintain a structured and positive classroom, communicate with families and school staff, and contribute to curriculum development and school-wide initiatives. The successful candidate will support students’ critical thinking, creativity, analytical reasoning, character development, and academic growth. Maarif School is a diverse Pre-K–12 private school operating under the auspices of the Maarif Foundation USA. The school offers a challenging curriculum aligned with or exceeding New Jersey and national standards, emphasizes social and emotional learning, and values individual attention, community service, leadership, and respect.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, English Education, Literature, Humanities, or a related field.
New Jersey Standard Teaching Certificate.
Strong knowledge of reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, literature, and writing instruction.
Ability to develop engaging, standards-aligned lessons and differentiate instruction for diverse learning needs.
Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with educational technology and digital learning platforms.
Commitment to student achievement, character development, and the school’s curriculum.
Ability to collaborate professionally with students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
Successful completion of applicable New Jersey school employment background checks, fingerprinting, and employment history reviews.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Previous middle school teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging ELA lessons for Grades 6–8 aligned with the school curriculum and New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
Teach reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, literature, writing, speaking, listening, debate, and rhetorical analysis.
Develop students’ critical thinking, creativity, analytical reasoning, and communication skills.
Teach narrative, informative, argumentative, persuasive, and creative writing.
Incorporate diverse literature, poetry, nonfiction, and age-appropriate current events into instruction.
Facilitate classroom discussions, debates, presentations, and collaborative learning activities.
Differentiate instruction for varying reading levels, writing abilities, and academic needs.
Integrate technology, digital resources, and research-based instructional strategies.
Assess student learning through assignments, essays, quizzes, projects, presentations, and examinations.
Monitor academic progress, maintain accurate records, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Develop students’ research, analytical writing, and digital literacy skills.
Maintain a positive, structured classroom environment that promotes accountability and academic success.
Prepare students for grade-level assessments and future academic expectations.
Support reading programs, writing competitions, literary events, and extracurricular activities as needed.
Communicate regularly with parents, guidance counselors, colleagues, and administration regarding student progress.
Collaborate on curriculum development, interdisciplinary learning, and school-wide academic initiatives.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, parent-teacher conferences, and school events.