Middle School English Teacher & ELL Instructor 2026-27
About The Position
Friends Select School is seeking an inspiring and student-focused Middle School English Teacher to join our community for the 2026-27 school year. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of a rigorous, engaging, and culturally responsive English curriculum that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication. You will help students develop strong reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while connecting learning to real-world experiences and students’ interests. Your instruction will emphasize inclusivity, student voice, and intellectual curiosity, creating a supportive classroom where all students can thrive. There may also be opportunities to provide support to a small number of English Language Learners (ELL), helping them access and succeed in the curriculum.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Strong communication, collaboration, and culturally responsive teaching skills
- Commitment to culturally responsive, anti-bias, and inclusive teaching practices
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Education, English, or related field preferred
- Experience teaching Middle School English preferred
- Background in ELA instruction; experience with multilingual/ELL learners a plus
- Understanding of second language acquisition and differentiated instructional strategies a plus
Responsibilities
- Teach Middle School English using a values-driven, developmentally appropriate, and engaging curriculum
- Design lessons that develop literacy, communication, and critical thinking skills across diverse texts and genres
- Foster an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative classroom environment that encourages student voice and curiosity
- Integrate technology effectively into instruction, writing processes, and collaborative learning activities
- Provide timely, constructive feedback and meaningful assessment on student progress
- Serve as an advisor to a small group of middle school students, supporting their academic, social, and emotional growth
- Participate in middle school activities, clubs, assemblies, and community programming
- Collaborate with colleagues and the English department to ensure curriculum alignment
- Provide limited ELL support through brief assessment, targeted instruction, and collaboration with teachers, learning specialists, and divisional leadership
- Communicate with families and faculty to support student success
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Job Type
Full-time
