Maarif School is accepting applications for a full-time Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher for Grades 6–8 for the 2027–2028 academic year.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic educator passionate about literacy, literature, writing, and developing students' critical-thinking and communication skills. The selected candidate will deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction using differentiated teaching strategies, technology, and student performance data to support academic achievement.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in English, English Education, Literature, Humanities, or a related field required.
- New Jersey Standard Teaching Certificate
- Previous middle school teaching experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, literature, and writing instruction.
- Ability to develop engaging, standards-aligned lessons and differentiate instruction for diverse learning needs.
- Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with educational technology and digital learning platforms.
- Commitment to student achievement, character development, and the school's curriculum.
- Ability to collaborate professionally with students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
- Successful completion of applicable New Jersey school employment background checks, fingerprinting, and employment history reviews.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging ELA lessons for Grades 6–8 aligned with the school's curriculum and New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
- Teach reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, literature, writing, speaking, listening, debate, and rhetorical analysis.
- Develop students' critical thinking, creativity, analytical reasoning, and communication skills.
- Teach narrative, informative, argumentative, persuasive, and creative writing.
- Incorporate diverse literature, poetry, nonfiction, and age-appropriate current events into instruction.
- Facilitate classroom discussions, debates, presentations, and collaborative learning activities.
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate varying reading levels, writing abilities, and academic needs.
- Integrate technology, digital resources, and research-based instructional strategies.
- Assess student learning through assignments, essays, quizzes, projects, presentations, and examinations.
- Monitor academic progress, maintain accurate records, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Develop students' research, analytical writing, and digital literacy skills.
- Maintain a positive, structured classroom environment that promotes accountability and academic success.
- Prepare students for grade-level assessments and future academic expectations.
- Support reading programs, writing competitions, literary events, and extracurricular activities as needed.
- Communicate regularly with parents, guidance counselors, colleagues, and administration regarding student progress.
- Collaborate on curriculum development, interdisciplinary learning, and school-wide academic initiatives.
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, parent-teacher conferences, and school events.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a dedicated, creative, and professional educator who inspires students to become confident readers, effective writers, and critical thinkers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate patience, strong classroom leadership, and a commitment to academic excellence and student development.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and relevant teaching credentials for consideration.
Maarif School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
