Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Full-time, Exempt

Reports to: Middle School Division Head

Job Description 2024-2025

Reporting to the Head of Middle School, the 5th and 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher teaches self-motivated, hard-working Middle School students using the Reading and Writing Workshop Units of Study.

To ensure success in the pursuit of the School’s mission, the Language Arts Teacher should possess a deep commitment to and a passion for teaching Language Arts through diverse instructional methods. The candidate should possess strong leadership qualities that inspire, motivate, and develop students, helping them cultivate a love for reading and writing while equipping them with essential communication skills. The ideal candidate should have the ability to be flexible and caring while holding students to high expectations in academic endeavors inside and outside of the classroom. Finally, successful candidates should be committed to collaborative curriculum development and continued professional development.

Mission: Trinity School of Midland is a college preparatory community that provides a nurturing environment to enrich the mind, strengthen the body, enliven the soul, and inspire servant leadership.

Responsibilities

● Teaching comprehensive literary skills encompassing Reading and Writing

● Serving as a Middle School Student Advisor

● Contributing to the broader Trinity School community, where applicable, by participating in extracurricular activities, possibly including the athletic program, student life, overnight trips, lunch and carpool duties, and/or club programs.

● Implementing school safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.

Required Qualifications

● Bachelor's degree in English, Education, or a related field.

● Teaching experience preferred.

● Familiarity with secondary private/independent schools culture preferred.

● Experience designing and implementing a balanced, sequential, developmentally appropriate curriculum and engaging students in learning.

● Enthusiasm for and knowledge of the subject.

● Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

● Commitment to collaboration with instructors in other academic areas.

● Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration.

● Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including composing and proofreading.

● Excellent organizational skills and ability to establish priorities.

● Ability to use applicable computer programs and technology.

● Proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made, absent hardship.

● Standing, walking, and sitting for long periods of time. Usually needed intermittently for brief and long periods of time. Frequency may vary depending on activities and location.

● Frequent reaching and hand dexterity for handling motor skills equipment and clerical tasks (such as handwriting, handling a clipboard, index cards, or notebooks, use of the telephone, keyboard, operating office tools and machines); manipulating small and medium size objects.

● Frequent bending during several hours while working with students. Usually performed for 5 to 30 seconds at a time.

● Some squatting/kneeling may be needed for specific activities.

● Able to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds. Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

● May deal with stressful situations in the normal course of duties, including a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.

● The work environment is a standard office, classroom, gymnasium, and/or outdoor setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and/or outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and/or bodily fluids.

The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities or duties performed by this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Interested candidates should apply electronically by submitting the following information to Rocio Cantu, Human Resources Director at rcantu@trinitymidland.org

● Letter of introduction to include your reasons for interest in the job.

● Resume to include educational background, relevant employment history, and references.

● Completed Trinity School Faculty Employment Application (Note: A “fillable” form can be downloaded at https://www.trinitymidland.org/careers)

Additional information about Trinity School of Midland can be accessed on the school’s website at http://www.trinitymidland.org or by contacting Chrystal Myers, Head of Middle School, at cmyers@trinitymidland.org

Trinity School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws unless a particular status protected by federal, state, or local laws contradicts the deeply held religious convictions of the School or the Church or an employee is covered by the ministerial exemption.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Trinity School of Midland will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 5th grade
• 6th grade
• English
• Middle school
• Reading

Physical setting:

• Private school
• Religious school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Midland, TX 79707: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person