Middle School ELA Teacher (Grades 5-8)

Opportunity Summary

PAVE Red Hook seeks Middle School teachers for 5th through 8th grade for the 2026-2027 school year.

How You’ll Contribute

• Create and sustain a positive and highly structured school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations
• Implement a research-based curriculum to meet or exceed academic standards
• Assume responsibility for the academic progress of students with a high sense of urgency and ownership towards quantifiable results
• Use assessments and data to inform instructional practices
• Adapt instruction to reach the needs of students with disabilities in an inclusion setting
• Communicate effectively and regularly with students and parents about student progress
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with colleagues in an environment where listening, critical thought, respectful debate, and compromise is welcomed and essential
• Commit to continued professional growth and active participation in PAVE professional development
• Complete all lesson plans, progress reports, report cards, and administrative functions with care and timeliness
• Perform other school duties and responsibilities as requested by the Principal

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• A strong commitment to PAVE’s mission and vision
• An uncompromising belief that all students can learn
• Strong and advanced content knowledge
• A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges
• A willingness to be held accountable for quantifiable student achievement and academic gains
• Demonstrated ability to use data and regular assessment to inform instructional decisions
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers
• Outstanding public speaking and writing skills
• Techonological proficiency and adaptability
• Excellent organizational skills
• The desire and humility to grow as an educator
• At least two years of experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
• Experience teaching in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree (required), Master’s Degree (preferred)

Our Core Values

• More than a School: At PAVE, we are more than a school, we are a family.
• No Limits. At PAVE, the possibilities are endless, and we will not settle for less than our best.
• Bright Starts. Vibrant Futures. At PAVE, our classrooms are bright in aesthetic and vibrant with learning.
• Lift Every Voice. At PAVE, every voice matters.
• Love is Justice: At PAVE, we acknowledge that systemic racism and bias have had their grips on our community for far too long.

Non-Discrimination Statement

PAVE Academy Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.