5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Summary of Position

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School seeks a dynamic, experienced, and collaborative 5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher for the  school year. The candidate must work well on a team, have excellent oral and written communication skills with colleagues and the community, and be a motivated, life‑long learner. Experience integrating reading and academic writing instruction is preferred. St. Michael’s Prep believes in teaching to the whole child, focusing on social and emotional development alongside a child’s academic progress.

We know that children learn best and will take the necessary risks in the learning process when they feel confident, comfortable, and secure in their learning environment; therefore, we look to employ educators who value building relationships and teaching social and emotional skills in addition to providing excellent academic instruction.

This middle school position entails teaching four sections of classes, one elective, and serving as a grade‑level advisor. This is a full‑time, 10‑month faculty position that begins August 2026. The employee will report to the Head of Middle School.

• Design a comprehensive program of study aligned with the PK-12th grade curriculum, tailored to meet students' diverse needs, interests, and abilities.
• Deliver feedback to students and parents through diverse channels, including progress reports, conferences, calls, emails, and individual meetings, providing insightful comments and targeted guidance for improvement.
• Adjust teaching methods to accommodate students with identified learning differences, adhering to outlined accommodations in Student Support Plans.
• Exhibit organizational skills, creativity, and a collaborative approach while working with colleagues from various curricular departments.
• Utilize a variety of formative and summative assessments to gauge student understanding.
• Attend a grade‑level retreat in the Fall semester and an Intersession trip in the second semester.
• Teach one elective course; designed in collaboration with the Head of Middle School.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned, including supervision during lunch, recess, and carpool duties.

• A collaborative and curious approach to teaching and learning
• A bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred
• At least two years of teaching experience required
• English Language Arts teaching experience in independent schools is preferred
• Experience as a student advisor is preferred

Contact Dr. Laura Lopez, Head of Middle School at llopez with any questions.

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.