Language Arts Teacher

St. Thomas Aquinas High School is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and student-centered Language Arts Teacher to join our faculty for the upcoming school year. The ideal candidate will foster a dynamic classroom environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, effective communication, and a love of literature and writing. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence, collaboration, innovation in instruction, and the mission of Catholic education. The successful applicant will inspire students through engaging lessons, meaningful discussion, and a dedication to helping students grow as readers, writers, and communicators. Responsibilities Teach Language Arts courses at the high school level Develop engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards Foster strong reading, writing, analytical, and communication skills Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and technology tools Monitor and communicate student progress effectively Maintain a positive and structured classroom environment Collaborate with faculty, counselors, and administration to support student success Participate in school activities, professional development, and school community initiatives Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; degree in English, Language Arts, Education, Literature, Communications, or related field strongly preferred Prior teaching or instructional experience is helpful but not required Strong communication, organizational, and classroom-management skills Ability to support students of varying academic levels and learning styles Commitment to the mission of Catholic education and the STA community Salary Range $41,000–$44,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Background Check & Compliance Requirements All candidates must meet diocesan and state requirements for working in a Catholic school, including: Successful completion of a criminal background check Completion of Virtus/Protecting God’s Children training Submission of required employment and compliance documents, including I-9 forms, transcripts, and references Adherence to all school safety policies and guidelines Additional Information This is an in-person position at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Edison, New Jersey. All interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Mr. Augustus Modla View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Thomas Aquinas High School