Middle School Teacher (Science & ELA)

GLO•Saint Louis, MN

About The Position

Groves Academy is seeking a full-time Middle School Science Teacher to teach primarily science to students in grades 6–8, with one middle school English Language Arts (ELA) class included in the schedule. The teacher will serve bright students with learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges, and support their academic, social, and personal growth through engaging, differentiated instruction and a structured, supportive classroom environment. The role involves bringing science concepts to life through hands-on experiments, inquiry-based learning, demonstrations, and collaborative investigations. The teacher will also deliver structured, evidence-based ELA instruction in reading comprehension, vocabulary, written expression, and critical thinking. The position requires adapting instruction to students’ varied learning profiles, using assessment data to guide teaching, integrating executive functioning strategies, and collaborating with faculty, specialists, counselors, Student Study Teams, and families. The teacher reports to the Secondary Division Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Education, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of middle school science content and instructional practices.
Ability and willingness to teach one middle school English Language Arts class.
Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
Commitment to differentiated instruction and meeting the needs of diverse learners.

Nice To Haves

Valid teaching license or ability to obtain licensure.
Experience teaching middle school science.
Experience teaching English Language Arts or integrating literacy instruction across content areas.
Experience working with students with learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges.
Familiarity with inquiry-based science instruction and evidence-based literacy practices.
Training in structured literacy, executive functioning strategies, or specialized instructional approaches.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver engaging, differentiated science instruction for students in grades 6–8.
Use experiments, inquiry-based learning, demonstrations, and collaborative investigations to teach scientific concepts.
Develop students’ scientific reasoning, critical thinking, observation, and problem-solving skills.
Adapt instruction for different learning profiles, abilities, and academic needs.
Use assessment data to monitor student progress and adjust instructional approaches.
Teach one middle school ELA class as part of the regular teaching schedule.
Provide structured, evidence-based instruction in reading comprehension, vocabulary, written expression, and critical thinking.
Support students’ communication, writing, and analytical skills, differentiating instruction for individual literacy needs.
Create a structured, supportive, and engaging classroom where students feel safe taking academic risks.
Integrate executive functioning strategies, including organization, planning, task initiation, and self-monitoring.
Build meaningful relationships with students and encourage confidence, independence, and self-advocacy.
Collaborate with faculty, specialists, counselors, and Student Study Teams to support student success.
Communicate with families about student progress and classroom learning.
Maintain a commitment to student safety, professional ethics, and continuous improvement.