Middle School ELAR Teacher (6th–8th Grade)

Prelude Prep•San Antonio, TX

1d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Prelude Prep is seeking passionate Middle School ELAR Teachers (6th–8th Grade) who believe in the power of words and have a genuine excitement for literature, writing, and language. The ideal candidate will have a natural ability to connect with middle schoolers and inspire them to find their voice on paper. This role is for individuals who see language arts not just as a subject, but as something they deeply care about, and who possess the instinct and presence to make students care about their writing. At Prelude Prep, we believe middle school is a critical time for students to discover their capabilities. We are committed to holding our students to high standards, providing them with structure, and treating them as capable young individuals. Our teachers are supported with weekly instructional coaching, dedicated planning time, a collaborative team, and leadership that invests in their growth from day one. We foster a student culture built on structure, independence, and high expectations, leading to meaningful relationships with students and families, and offering real opportunities for leadership and professional development.

Requirements

A genuine love for literature, writing, and language and the ability to make it matter to a 13 year old.
Someone who actually likes middle schoolers and understands how they operate.
The kind of passion for storytelling and communication that is impossible to fake.
Consistency and structure, because this age group needs to know exactly where the line is.
Humility and coachability, you want feedback and you use it.
Grit, because some days are hard and great teachers show up anyway.
Strong communication and the ability to connect with families and teammates.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

Texas teaching certification in ELAR (or willingness to obtain one).
Any experience working with kids in any setting counts (Tutoring, writing programs, mentoring, after school programs).
A background in English, literature, communications, journalism, creative writing, or any field where words were your thing is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build a classroom where reading is not a chore and writing is not something students dread.
Teach students how to think critically about what they read, how to construct an argument, how to tell a story, and why any of it matters beyond the classroom.
Teach 6th, 7th, or 8th grade ELAR with rigor and intention.
Use data to drive instruction.
Collaborate with a team that is genuinely invested in getting better together.
Deliver rigorous, engaging literacy instruction that builds readers, writers, and thinkers.
Create a classroom culture where student voice is valued and developed.
Use complex texts and real writing tasks to push students beyond surface level thinking.
Build a structured classroom where routines create the conditions for deep work.
Use data to understand what your students know and what they need next.
Hold high expectations while building the relationships that make students want to meet them.
Partner with families and colleagues to support every learner.
Show up to coaching and planning ready to grow.