6th–8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Certification Required: Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate — English Language Arts (6–12)

About Simple Vue Academy

Simple Vue Academy (SVA) is a tuition-free public charter school in Douglasville, Georgia, serving students in grades 6–12 through a bold focus on STREAM education, entrepreneurship, and student agency. Our work is rooted in the Ubuntu philosophy — I am because we are — and centers on preparing scholars not only for academic success, but for life.

At SVA, strong instruction is intentional, intellectually rigorous, and deeply planned. We are building a team of educators who believe teaching is a craft and who value intellectual preparation, professional accountability, and continuous growth.

Position Overview

The 6th–8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher at Simple Vue Academy will teach three sections spanning the full middle school experience. This is a unique opportunity to build coherent, vertically aligned literacy instruction — developing scholars from foundational middle school readers and writers in 6th grade through increasingly sophisticated, independent thinkers by 8th grade.

This role is more than teaching standards. It is about building scholar identity — helping students see themselves as readers, writers, thinkers, and communicators with something powerful to say.

We are seeking a candidate who is:

• Certified in English Language Arts (6–12) in the state of Georgia
• Skilled in teaching reading, writing, language, and speaking/listening across the middle grades
• Able to build a coherent literacy arc across 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
• Committed to student voice as both a literacy skill and a cultural value
• Equipped to support a range of learners — from students reading below grade level to those ready for advanced literary analysis
• Deeply aligned with SVA's core values: Voice, Ubuntu, and Empowerment

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Design & Delivery

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned ELA instruction across all three grade levels, including:
• Clear learning objectives tied to Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for ELA
• Purposeful text selection that reflects diverse voices, cultures, and perspectives
• Scaffolded writing instruction across narrative, informational, and argumentative modes
• Strategic questioning and Socratic discussion structures that build academic discourse
• Grammar, vocabulary, and language study embedded in authentic reading and writing contexts
• Design a vertically coherent literacy experience — with intentional progression of skills, expectations, and independence across 6th, 7th, and 8th grade

Implement differentiated instruction to support diverse learners, including:

• Reading intervention supports and scaffolded access to complex texts
• Extension and enrichment for advanced readers and writers
• Multimodal approaches to engage varied learning styles
• Use formative, performance-based, and summative assessments to measure student mastery and drive instructional planning

Student Learning & Development

• Build a classroom culture that centers scholar voice — where students write with purpose, speak with confidence, and read with curiosity
• Support students' literacy identity and academic mindset through high expectations, celebration of growth, and consistent encouragement
• Connect ELA content to real-world contexts including entrepreneurship, current events, and community storytelling
• Integrate student voice projects, spoken word, journalism, or other authentic writing forms aligned to SVA's mission

Cross-Grade & Collaborative Practice

• Coordinate with yourself (across grade levels) and with colleagues to ensure vertical alignment in literacy skills
• Partner with STREAM and Social Studies teachers to integrate literacy across content areas
• Participate fully in PLCs, professional development, and coaching and feedback cycles
• Maintain accurate records of student progress across three grade levels
• Contribute positively to school culture and shared responsibility for student success

Required Qualifications

Certification & Education

• Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in English Language Arts (6–12)
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

Experience & Instructional Skill

• Minimum 2–3 years of teaching experience preferred, ideally at the middle school level
• Strong content knowledge across the 6th–8th grade ELA standards, including literary analysis, informational writing, argument, and language conventions
• Demonstrated ability to plan rigorous, standards-aligned lessons and differentiate for diverse learners
• Experience teaching writing across multiple modes and managing the writing workshop or a structured writing process
• Ability to manage and thrive within a multi-grade instructional load

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with writer's workshop, reading workshop, or structured literacy approaches
• Familiarity with project-based or inquiry-based ELA instruction
• Experience integrating student voice, spoken word, journalism, or community storytelling into the curriculum
• Culturally responsive and affirming teaching practices — particularly in serving Black and Brown scholars
• Comfort using technology to enhance literacy instruction (Google Classroom, NoRedInk, CommonLit, Book Creator, etc.)
• Experience in innovative, startup, or charter school environments

Professional Expectations & Dispositions

Candidates are expected to demonstrate:

• Strong intellectual preparation and disciplined lesson planning across three distinct grade-level curricula
• A reflective, coachable stance — open to feedback and committed to continuous instructional growth
• High standards of professionalism, consistency, and accountability
• The organizational capacity to manage differentiated instruction across 6th, 7th, and 8th grade simultaneously
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven, fast-paced environment

Alignment with SVA's Core Values is essential:

• Voice – centering student language, story, and expression as assets in the classroom
• Ubuntu – building a literacy community grounded in shared responsibility and care
• Empowerment – equipping scholars with the reading and writing skills to advocate for themselves and their communities

Working Conditions

• Collaborative instructional teams with cross-disciplinary connections to STREAM and entrepreneurship
• Access to instructional coaching and ongoing professional development
• Technology-rich classrooms
• Opportunities for curriculum leadership and vertical planning

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive full-time salary, commensurate with experience
• Professional development and individualized instructional coaching
• Supportive, mission-aligned school culture
• Opportunities for advancement and curriculum leadership

Pay: From $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,000