Middle and High School English Teacher
About The Position
PTEC is seeking a dedicated English Teacher to serve middle and high school students in a structured, career-connected learning environment. The ideal candidate will inspire students to become confident readers, writers, and communicators while helping them develop the literacy, analytical thinking, and communication skills needed for success in college, technical careers, and beyond. At PTEC, English is more than reading and writing—it is the foundation of effective communication in every profession. The successful candidate will connect literature, writing, speaking, and critical thinking to real-world applications, helping students develop the communication skills essential in engineering, manufacturing, construction, skilled trades, and today's workforce.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in English, English Education, Literature, Secondary Education, or a related field.
- Colorado teaching license or ability to obtain appropriate licensure preferred.
- Teaching experience preferred.
- Strong English Language Arts content knowledge and effective classroom management skills.
- Ability to support diverse learners and create engaging, student-centered lessons.
- Interest in integrating English Language Arts with Career and Technical Education (CTE) and real-world applications.
Responsibilities
- Teach middle and high school English Language Arts aligned to Colorado Academic Standards.
- Deliver instruction in literature, composition, grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills.
- Foster strong reading comprehension, analytical thinking, effective writing, and oral communication.
- Incorporate real-world reading and writing experiences that prepare students for college, technical education, and career pathways.
- Collaborate with CTE instructors when appropriate to create interdisciplinary learning opportunities that integrate technical reading, professional writing, and workplace communication.
- Monitor and assess student progress using a variety of formative and summative assessments.
- Maintain a structured, positive classroom environment that promotes student success.
- Communicate regularly with families and collaborate with colleagues.
- Participate in required pre-service training and ongoing professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- 401(k) & retirement plan
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development
- Free, fully licensed daycare available exclusively for staff (located at another JICS campus approximately 10 minutes away)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
