English Language Arts Teacher Middle School

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Free food & snacks

Maarif School is accepting applications for a full-time English Language Arts Teacher for Middle School for the  academic year at our new campus in Wayne, New Jersey.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic educator passionate about literacy, literature, writing, and developing students' critical-thinking and communication skills. The selected candidate will deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction using differentiated teaching strategies, technology, and student performance data to support academic achievement.

• Bachelor's degree in English, English Education, Literature, Humanities, or a related field required.
• New Jersey Standard Teaching Certificate
• Previous middle school teaching experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, literature, and writing instruction.
• Ability to develop engaging, standards-aligned lessons and differentiate instruction for diverse learning needs.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with educational technology and digital learning platforms.
• Commitment to student achievement, character development, and the school's curriculum.
• Ability to collaborate professionally with students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Plan and deliver engaging ELA lessons for Grades 6-8 aligned with the school's curriculum and New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
• Teach reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, literature, writing, speaking, listening, debate, and rhetorical analysis.
• Develop students' critical thinking, creativity, analytical reasoning, and communication skills.
• Teach narrative, informative, argumentative, persuasive, and creative writing.
• Incorporate diverse literature, poetry, nonfiction, and age-appropriate current events into instruction.
• Facilitate classroom discussions, debates, presentations, and collaborative learning activities.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate varying reading levels, writing abilities, and academic needs.
• Integrate technology, digital resources, and research-based instructional strategies.
• Assess student learning through assignments, essays, quizzes, projects, presentations, and examinations.
• Monitor academic progress, maintain accurate records, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Develop students' research, analytical writing, and digital literacy skills.
• Maintain a positive, structured classroom environment that promotes accountability and academic success.
• Prepare students for grade-level assessments and future academic expectations.
• Support reading programs, writing competitions, literary events, and extracurricular activities as needed.
• Communicate regularly with parents, guidance counselors, colleagues, and administration regarding student progress.
• Collaborate on curriculum development, interdisciplinary learning, and school-wide academic initiatives.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, parent-teacher conferences, and school events.

We are seeking a dedicated, creative, and professional educator who inspires students to become confident readers, effective writers, and critical thinkers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate patience, strong classroom leadership, and a commitment to academic excellence and student development.

Maarif School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.