Position Summary:

The 6th-8th Grade ELA Teacher is responsible for integrating reading, writing, and language curriculum using the “Common Core State Standards.”  NJA leverages a blended learning platform to help reach all students.  The ELA Teacher differentiates lessons in order to reach and challenge all students.  The ELA Teacher is successful by demonstrating objective-driven instruction, high expectations, accountability for students, and rigorous student engagement.  Working on a middle school team, the ELA Teacher communicates effectively with colleagues and parents.

Position Responsibilities:

• Committed to the school’s mission as a Christian servant leader.
• Strong organization skills and preparedness to teach assigned classes.
• Work with colleagues to ensure daily instructional curriculum meets the state teaching standards.
• Teach engaging and challenging units of study while providing rigorous assessments.
• Committed to all pedagogical and school culture responsibilities involved with implementing blended learning.
• Attend all professional development meetings and enrichment opportunities.

• Ensure that all assessments are administered and graded in a timely manner; maintain accurate student records; analyze results with staff, parents, and students; make adjustments to instruction, as needed.
• Complete quarterly report cards and conduct parent conferences.
• Lead a middle school homeroom. This includes attendance, tracking incentives and consequences, communicating with families and delivering Social Emotional Lessons.

• Partner with families during the school day and in other school events to build a working relationship with each family.