What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School English Teacher and Middle School Math Teacher position at St. Michael's Episcopal School?
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER POSITION
St. Michael’s Episcopal School seeks a qualified, full-time middle school math teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Middle School at St. Michael’s emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and the development of essential 21st-century learning skills, helping students make meaningful connections among mathematics, real-world problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. This is a 10-month position and begins in August 2026.
The successful candidate will have…
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues;
- A minimum of three years of experience teaching mathematics (preferably at the middle school level);
- The requisite experience to comfortably teach math content from 6th grade math through High School Geometry;
- A bachelor’s degree in education, math, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred, though not required;
- A strong understanding of adolescent development and best practices in middle school education.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to…
- Design engaging, student-centered math instruction that intentionally builds 21st-century learning skills, including critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, adaptability, and communication;
- Differentiate instruction to ensure learning is accessible, inclusive, and appropriately challenging for students with a range of learning profiles;
- Skillfully integrate technology alongside proven, traditional teaching methods to enhance conceptual understanding and student engagement;
- Employ a variety of instructional strategies and assessment methods to support both the cognitive and affective needs of all learners;
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support interdisciplinary learning and a cohesive middle school experience;
- Demonstrate kindness, enthusiasm, a sense of humor, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth;
- Actively cultivate an inclusive classroom and a school environment grounded in empathy, respect, social responsibility, and an appreciation for individual differences;
- Use effective classroom management practices that foster a safe, supportive, and productive learning environment;
- Mentor middle school students in their academic, personal, and social-emotional growth;
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of grades, academic progress, behavior, and parent communication;
- Willingly contribute to the life of the school beyond the classroom through advising, coaching, or leading extracurricular activities.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER POSITION
St. Michael’s Episcopal School seeks a qualified, full-time Middle School English teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Middle School at St. Michael’s emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and the development of essential 21st-century learning skills, helping students make meaningful connections to historical and current events and develop real-world problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking skills. This is a 10-month position and begins in August 2026.
The successful candidate will have…
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues;
- A minimum of three years of experience teaching English (preferably at the middle school level), ideally using a small group model of reading and writing instruction;
- A bachelor’s degree in education, English, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred, though not required.
The ideal candidate will have displayed the ability to…
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to 21st-century learning skills, including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and adaptability;
- Design learning experiences that intentionally differentiate instruction to ensure accessibility, engagement, and challenge for all learners;
- Skillfully integrate technology to enhance learning while balancing innovative tools with tried and true research-based instructional practices;
- Employ a variety of instructional strategies and assessment methods to meet the cognitive, academic, and social-emotional needs of middle school students.;
- Use project-based, writing-centered, and authentic assessments to deepen student learning;
- Provide timely, formative feedback that supports student growth;
- Demonstrate effective classroom management and strong organizational skills;
- Work collaboratively and collegially with fellow faculty members on a consistent basis;
- Mentor, support, and advise middle school-aged students in their academic, personal, and social-emotional development;
- Demonstrate success in developing students’ ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a variety of forms, with particular strength in writing instruction;
- Maintain accurate and timely records related to grades, student progress, behavior, and family communication;
- Contribute to the broader life of the school through involvement in extracurricular programs such as electives, clubs, activities, or athletics;
- Bring kindness, enthusiasm, flexibility, a sense of humor, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth;
- Actively support and cultivate an inclusive school environment grounded in empathy, social responsibility, and respect for individual differences.