Middle School ELA Teacher

About the role

The Academy of St. James seeks a full-time Middle School English Language Arts Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This position supports and upholds Gospel values and the philosophy of Catholic education.

Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds Gospel values and the philosophy of Catholic education.
• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing in a manner consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Leads daily prayer, instructs daily Religion lessons for the class, and participates in school liturgies.
• Develops daily lessons based upon the Diocese of Paterson ELA curriculum standards.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Administers NWEA MAP tests and analyzes student assessment results to plan instruction that will meet the needs of each student.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by the school.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Sets and maintains standards for student behavior and coordinates with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess student learning.
• Participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Models behaviors that promote high expectations for students, staff, and faculty.

Requirements

• Must possess or be in the process of pursuing New Jersey State Teacher Certification.
• Must be a Practicing Catholic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree in related area preferred.

Benefits

Salary Range: $40,000-$42,000