Are you passionate about fostering academic excellence while nurturing essential values in young minds? Join our dedicated team as a Middle School Language Arts Teacher, where you’ll have the opportunity to inspire students to achieve their fullest potential academically and personally. At Harrison Junior School, we prioritize core values such as Trust, Respect, Ownership, and Leadership, and we are committed to supporting both student growth and teacher development.
 
Responsibilities:
 
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and the school’s curriculum, emphasizing the core values of Trust, Respect, Ownership, and Leadership.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued and encouraged to participate actively in their learning journey.
• Utilize various instructional strategies to differentiate instruction and meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring that all learners have the opportunity to succeed.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate literacy skills across the curriculum and promote interdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Prepare students for success in Ohio State Testing through targeted instruction, practice activities, and ongoing assessment.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students to support their academic growth and development.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians, keeping them informed about their child’s progress and offering strategies for support at home.
 
Qualifications:
 
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
• Valid Ohio teaching license/certification in Language Arts or eligibility for licensure.
• Proven success in facilitating student growth, particularly in standardized testing measures.
• Experience working with middle school students in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of trust, respect, ownership, and leadership within the school community.
• Willingness to participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practices and stay current with educational trends and research.
 
Join us in making a difference in the lives of our students and help them become confident, critical thinkers and effective communicators. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team at Harrison Junior School!