Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026 Job Description Saint Philip School is looking for a creative and enthusiastic person to serve as the full‑time Middle School Language Arts (6th‑8th Grade) teacher. The Language Arts program at Saint Philip School is a comprehensive program addressing and demonstrating the appropriate intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual development of students. It promotes the development of literacy, writing, and research skills for all students with an emphasis on enrichment, individual work skills, and the importance of working together as a collaborative group. The teacher should be a practicing Catholic in good standing and should fulfill the mission of the Catholic school by providing an environment rooted in Gospel values and academic excellence. This position is hired and evaluated by the principal. Responsibilities Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters Plans for instruction with logically sequenced objectives and provides appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning Uses effective instructional methods/models according to professional standard practice Uses varied assessment tools to perform both formative and summative assessments Provides instruction and assessment for understanding Maintains current and accurate records according to school policy Practices positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom Communicates and collaborates with parents, staff, and administration for optimal student progress regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns Accepts constructive criticism and modifies instruction and/or assessment to improve instructional practices Deepens students' understanding of the English language through reading, writing and speaking Via explicit instruction, deepen students’ understanding of comprehension skills needed to derive meaning from both fiction and nonfiction novels Chooses reading material for their students, and prepares assignments and discussion topics Facilitates Writer's Workshop for each grade level to explicitly teach forms of writing Assigns writing projects and monitors students during the drafting process Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese/local administration Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits Conferences with parents annually and upon request; responds to messages in a timely manner Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs Provides effective English Language Arts program of instruction for grades 6, 7, and 8 based on the needs and capabilities of students Incorporates multi-sensory lessons into daily instruction Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment Develops and maintains a classroom environment appropriate for all learners, within the limits of available resources, and consistent with current best practices in education and literacy that promote a love of reading and lifelong learning Prepares lesson plans consistent with Diocesan policy, standards and our school mission which includes providing students with the opportunity to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information while providing authentic, real world opportunities to engage with information Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities Incorporates technology into daily lessons to include, but not limited to, Chromebooks, Mimio projector, Google Suite, etc. Demonstrates commitment to remaining current in professional practices and developments, informational technologies, and educational research applicable to middle school ELA programs Maintains records as required by law, Diocesan policy, and administrative guidelines, and collaborates with colleagues on student progress Attends and participates in all spiritual aspects of the school, in addition to all Faculty Meetings, Diocesan Meetings, Professional Development Days, Faculty Committees, etc. Job Requirements At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred Bachelor’s degree preferred Citizenship, residency, or work visa required Contact Information Keith Kline Principal 622 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, Rhode Island 02828 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Position Details Position Type: Full‑time Salary: $35,000 to $40,000 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education