Teacher - Middle School Language Arts

Job Summary

St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Gildehaus is seeking a passionate, student-centered Middle School Language Arts Teacher who is committed to fostering strong literacy skills, critical thinking, and a love of reading and writing in students. The ideal candidate creates engaging, standards-aligned instruction while nurturing the spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth of each learner. This teacher embraces the school’s Catholic identity, maintains high academic expectations, and builds a classroom environment rooted in respect, curiosity, and collaboration.

Job Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum

• Design and deliver rigorous, developmentally appropriate lessons in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and literature.

• Implement curriculum aligned with school standards and Catholic educational values.

• Use a variety of instructional strategies, including differentiated instruction, to support diverse learners.

• Integrate technology to enhance instruction, student engagement, and assessment.

• Provide timely, constructive feedback to support student growth.

Assessment & Progress Monitoring

• Develop and administer assessments to evaluate student understanding and skill development.

• Analyze student data to inform instruction and provide targeted support.

• Communicate academic progress to students, parents, and administrators.

Classroom Environment

• Maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom culture.

• Manage classroom routines and behavior through respectful, consistent expectations.

• Foster a love for reading, writing, and lifelong learning.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents, colleagues, and school leadership.

• Participate in professional learning communities, faculty meetings, and school initiatives.

• Collaborate with support staff to meet the needs of all learners.

Catholic Identity & School Culture

• Model and uphold the values and mission of St. John Baptist Catholic Church.

• Participate in school liturgies, prayer, service projects, and community events.

• Support the spiritual development of students through example and classroom practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, Language Arts, or a related field.

• Teaching certification or willingness to obtain appropriate certification.

• Experience working with middle school–aged students in an educational setting.

• Strong knowledge of reading, writing, grammar, and literature instruction.

• Ability to plan engaging lessons and differentiate instruction for diverse learners.

• Effective classroom-management and communication skills.

• Commitment to collaborating with colleagues, parents, and school leadership.

• Willingness to support and uphold the Catholic mission and values of the school.