Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher, English (BA) or Language Arts (BX) endorsement required, K-8 or 5-9 or 6-12 grade level, up to 1.0 FTE, starting second semester of 2026/27 school year

Traverse City Area Public Schools•Traverse City, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School English Language Arts Teacher teaches middle school ELA courses at a site to be determined between East Middle School and West Middle School. The position is scheduled to begin January 25, 2027, the start of the second semester of the 2026/27 school year, and may be up to 1.0 FTE. Part-time positions below 1.0 FTE are prorated. Applications are reviewed as received, and in-person interviews begin in December 2026. Starting salary is based on the number of prior years of teaching experience. The teacher helps students learn subject matter and skills that support their development as mature, capable, and responsible individuals. The position reports to the building principal.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary or Secondary Education.
Must be highly qualified in the assigned subject matter.
Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an English (BA) or Language Arts (BX) endorsement in an applicable grade band: K-8, 5-9, 6-12, or 7-12.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated success in the area of application.

Nice To Haves

Additional endorsement areas are preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach district-approved curriculum.
Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
Plan a program of study that addresses students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Help implement policies and rules governing student life and conduct; establish reasonable classroom behavior rules and maintain order fairly.
Encourage students to establish and maintain classroom behavior standards.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Regularly identify students’ learning disabilities and seek assistance from district specialists as needed.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
Supervise the classroom, students, and volunteers.
Perform other duties as assigned.