Middle School (6th - 8th Grade) ELA Teacher for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

Teaching Responsibilities

Plan, develop and execute lessons that reflect the curriculum and the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.

Adapt an ELA curriculum for individual, small group, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students or subgroups of students.

Establish a positive classroom culture and maintain strong classroom management to maximize instructional time.

Differentiate classroom instruction to meet the needs of all learners.

Regularly collect and analyze data to inform and adjust instruction.

Skillfully use technology to accomplish learning goals and increase student engagement.

Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare progress reports and report cards (grades).

Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on student progress.

Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school and share best practices.

Actively participate in ongoing professional development.

Administrative/Other Responsibilities

Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner.

Communicate regularly with parents.

Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.

Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents.

Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations.

Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Religious Qualifications: Active, practicing Roman Catholic; Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred).
• Professional Qualifications: A California single subject or multi subject credential preferred; Possess a Bachelor’s Degree; Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment).
• Experience: Experience teaching in an elementary school classroom.
• Physical Requirements: Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom; Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.; Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks; Walk on both even and uneven surfaces; Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending; Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class; Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms.

Benefits

St. Kieran Catholic School, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.