Middle School ELA Teacher

Saint Patrick Academy • Portsmouth, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Patrick Academy is seeking a Middle School (7 th grade-8 th grade) ELA teacher. SPA is a co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-K 3-through 8th grade in Portsmouth, NH. The Lower School is comprised of Pre-Kindergarten-4th grade, and the Middle School houses grades 5-8. SPA provides a challenging and enriched curriculum that allows graduates to achieve success in the high schools of their choice. Teachers must possess excellent oral and written skills with both colleagues and the community. The ideal candidate: The ideal candidate has experience and skills in teaching ELA, as well as in curriculum development, classroom management, and pedagogy Has experience with and a passion for Middle School students and Middle-level education Desires to develop expertise in differentiated instruction and virtue formation Demonstrates meaningful skill with technology in order to create authentic learning experiences for students (SPA is a 1:1 Chromebook school) Works collaboratively with administration, faculty, and staff in carrying out the Catholic mission of the school Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills Holds at least a bachelor's degree Thrives in a faith-driven environment

Requirements

• Experience and skills in teaching ELA, as well as in curriculum development, classroom management, and pedagogy
• Experience with and a passion for Middle School students and Middle-level education
• Desire to develop expertise in differentiated instruction and virtue formation
• Demonstrates meaningful skill with technology in order to create authentic learning experiences for students (SPA is a 1:1 Chromebook school)
• Works collaboratively with administration, faculty, and staff in carrying out the Catholic mission of the school
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills
• Holds at least a bachelor's degree
• Thrives in a faith-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Teaching six sections
• Overseeing and managing a daily homeroom
• Guiding Middle School students in the academic, social and spiritual dimensions of their lives
• Engaging in the larger school community by overseeing clubs and activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees