Middle School English Teacher

JAMES IRWIN CHARTER SCHOOL•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$35,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

James Irwin Charter Middle School is seeking a full-time English Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The role has a 10-period day consisting of four English classes, one study hall, and one elective period. The teacher will teach English language arts using an established curriculum and work collaboratively with English faculty to maintain consistent instructional methods, lesson plans, and assessments. Candidates do not need an education degree, teaching license, or prior teaching experience if they meet Colorado’s subject matter competency requirements. Salary placement is based on the highest degree earned and applicable qualifications: $45,000 per year with a bachelor’s degree, $50,000 with a master’s degree, $55,000 with a doctorate, or starting at $35,000 for qualifying candidates without a bachelor’s degree. The school does not provide salary credit for prior years of experience. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, on a 191-day contract, and is performed in person at James Irwin Charter Middle School in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The successful candidate will develop students’ reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, communication, and character. They will plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess student progress, maintain grades and records, communicate with families, and participate in coaching and professional development. Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to teach a sample lesson and complete a brief written assessment.

Requirements

Demonstrate subject matter competency in the assigned field through at least one of the following: an endorsement, a degree in the field, a passing Colorado-approved content assessment (Praxis), 36 semester credit hours in the field, or National Board Certification in the field.
Have advanced knowledge of English language arts, including literature, literary analysis, grammar, vocabulary, and composition.
Support James Irwin Charter Schools’ mission, vision, and values and follow its policies and procedures.
Demonstrate excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Build effective working relationships with staff, students, and families.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office and general technology use.
Demonstrate strong time management and professionalism.
Maintain a calm, professional demeanor under pressure and a positive, solution-based attitude.
Be a self-advocating, quick learner; energetic, flexible, and committed to student success.
Be committed to doing what is best for students.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Explicit Instruction and Active Participation methodologies, including those developed by Dr. Anita Archer, or willingness to learn and implement them.
Prior classroom teaching experience is not required.
A traditional education degree and teaching license are not required if the candidate meets the applicable subject matter competency requirements.

Responsibilities

Teach four English classes and monitor one study hall as part of a 10-period day; the schedule also includes one elective period.
Teach novels, plays, poetry, and nonfiction using the established curriculum.
Develop engaging lessons that strengthen students’ reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Collaborate with English faculty to maintain consistent instructional methods, lesson plans, and assessments.
Develop and maintain weekly lesson plans aligned with the school’s curriculum and instructional expectations.
Assess student progress regularly and use performance data to guide instruction.
Assign and grade student work and maintain accurate, up-to-date grades in Infinite Campus.
Maintain detailed and accurate student records.
Communicate with parents and guardians about student progress and academic concerns.
Integrate character development into lessons as appropriate and model strong character, particularly around students.
Participate in instructional coaching, professional feedback, and ongoing development.
Monitor study hall as assigned and perform other assigned duties, such as traffic duty or detention.
Occasionally volunteer to chaperone student activities, such as dances or games.
Support and follow the school’s mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.