MS English/Language Arts Teacher

Trinity Episcopal School seeks a full-time (10-month) English/Language Arts teacher in Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The teaching role reports to the Head of Middle School and includes four or five sections of Middle School English/Language Arts teaching and a possible enrichment class. The Middle School ELA teacher is also responsible for adopting and/or designing standards-aligned units and materials needed for instruction, as well as all formal and informal assessments, and engaging in accurate and professional communication with parents via report cards and conferences.  The Middle School ELA  teacher also fulfills the duty of student advisor and will shepherd ten to twelve students in grades six through eight as their Koinonia (Greek for fellowship) leader/advisor. The role requires travel on overnight trips one to two times per year and other day field trips, including service learning activities.

Our highly relational advisory program requires someone with significant emotional intelligence. Our collaborative decision-making process is best served by someone who has a commitment to the school’s Mission and the well-being of its community. Finally, like all other faculty, the Middle School ELA teacher will assist the overall educational efforts of the school by participating whenever and wherever he/she can. The Middle School ELA teacher supports the work of the School by promoting the mission, values, and policies of Trinity Episcopal School.

Primary  Responsibilities: The Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher’s primary responsibilities include the following:

• Teach several English/Language Arts classes in Grades 6-8 as assigned, engaging in the workshop approach to instruction

• Design, regularly review, and enhance the curriculum for all classes taught, aligning efforts with the Common Core Standards for English/Language Arts and best practices, as well as the K-5 literacy curricula

• Communicate with families through standards-based grading and reporting, conferences, and conversations as needed

• Plan for the accommodation of learning differences via the usage of appropriate differentiation and technology tools, i.e. adaptive/assistive devices, audio recordings, etc.

• Intentionally integrate technology to enhance student learning, delivering necessary materials via the School’s designated learning management system

• Engage in professional learning in support of curriculum and instruction, including but not limited to instructional coaching, regular department and division meetings, etc. 

• Facilitate a Koinonia group, including the lessons and communications implemented there-in

• Fulfill recess, lunch, and carpool duties on a rotating basis as a member of the MS instructional team

• Attend all field trips, service-learning outings, community events, and gatherings; when possible, facilitate serendipitous and interdisciplinary  learning opportunities

• All other duties as assigned by the Head of Middle School

The successful candidate will have the following qualities:

• Familiarity with and a commitment to the mission of independent schools and Trinity Episcopal School, and a commitment to our three primary values of scholarship, diversity, and spirituality is a must

• A love for students and a willingness to go above and beyond in the best interests of students

• Integrity, sound judgment, self-confidence, maturity and a sense of perspective

• A high level of energy and ability to work on multiple tasks/projects

• Ability to model, promote, and provide opportunities for students to live into the Trinity Honor Code

• Demonstrated sensitivity to students, faculty, and staff of varying racial, ethnic, religious, gender, cultural, disability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Education and Work Experience

• Previous teaching experience in a Middle School classroom environment is preferred

• While this is primarily an English/Language Arts position, a broad, generalist background in teaching would be a plus

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree is required

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with other teachers in and across grade-levels and departments in order to deliver a cohesive academic program for students 

• Ability to tend to curriculum documentation and articulation, including the preparation of standards-aligned unit plans, daily lesson plans, classroom materials, and assessments/performance tasks

• Preferred experience using the following digital learning programs: Google Workplace for Education, Newsela, IXL for Education, MagicSchool, and GoGuardian  

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, writing, organizational, and communication skills