Middle School ELA Teacher

Roxbury Prep Charter School•Boston, MA

About The Position

Uncommon Middle School English Language Arts teachers develop subject mastery and foster an engaging classroom culture while supporting the social-emotional development of middle school students. ELA instruction emphasizes writing and discourse so students can use their own voices confidently. Teachers use research-based instructional strategies to promote discussion, a passion for literature, reading comprehension, and student agency. By the end of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college-preparatory focus of high school. The role includes teaching an inclusive, culturally responsive curriculum, analyzing student work and assessment data with school leaders, differentiating instruction, and building supportive relationships with students and families. Teachers also participate in coaching, mentorship, professional development, school-wide meetings, and grade-level collaboration.

Requirements

Demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social-emotional and academic development.
Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in students’ best interests.
Ability to learn independently, solicit and implement feedback, improve outcomes, and achieve objectives.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university before employment begins.
Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 by the time employment begins.
Academic expertise in Humanities, English, Social Sciences, or a related field.
If hired to teach in Massachusetts, meet state certification requirements: hold an appropriate MA educator’s license or pass the required MTELs, including Communications and Literacy, Subject Specific, and SEI endorsement requirements. Core academic teachers assigned to teach English learners must earn the SEI endorsement; teachers without it have one year from assignment to earn it.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities; 1–2 years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach an inclusive, culturally responsive curriculum that seeks equitable outcomes for all students.
Guide students in analyzing literary and non-narrative texts, assessing authors’ purposes, writing in varied genres, and participating in student-led discourse.
Create an inclusive and safe classroom where students can speak and write in their authentic voices.
Help students independently choose books of interest and develop their reading passions.
Meet weekly with the principal and/or instructional coach to analyze student work and assessment trends and respond to them.
Implement strategies to differentiate instruction for learners in the classroom.
Build positive relationships with students so they feel seen, loved, and heard.
Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources support their children’s learning needs.
Participate in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching.
Participate in weekly school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model core values, and encourage student achievement.
Collaborate with the grade-level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Benefits

Generous paid time off, including sick time, paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid Spring, Winter, and Summer breaks.
Extensive training and development.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent care flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
Financial planning.
Pension through the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System.
403(b) retirement savings program.
Transit commuter benefit with an employer subsidy toward eligible transit expenses.
Paid leave of absence options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
Mental health and counseling support and wellness benefits.