Middle School Teacher

Bethany School - Middle School Teacher (Grades 7-8)

Bethany School seeks a full-time Middle School Teacher (Grades 7-8) beginning in August 2026, with flexibility to consider an earlier start for highly qualified candidates. Successful candidates are culturally competent, responsible, caring, and enthusiastic educators with strong content knowledge and a passion for working with adolescent learners.

Middle School teachers are departmentalized, teaching a single subject area to students in both 7th and 8th grades in classes that do not exceed 15 students. Teachers collaborate with a team of four homeroom teachers to support student development and ensure a cohesive middle school experience. Teachers are assigned a mentor in their first year and are supported by the Middle School Lead and Assistant Head for Academic Affairs.

• Plan and deliver instruction in a specific content area (e.g., History, Math, Science, Reading).
• Teach multiple sections of 7th and 8th grade students.
• Design engaging, rigorous lessons aligned to standards and learning goals.
• Assess student learning and use data to inform instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to support a range of learners.
• Build strong relationships with students and support their social-emotional development.
• Collaborate with the middle school team and participate in team planning.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students and families.
• Participate in school meetings, professional development, and school initiatives.
• Uphold and model Bethany School's mission, values, and Episcopal identity.

• Bachelor's Degree in content area or related field required;
  Master's preferred.
• Ohio Teacher License required, or Resident Educator License; or Permanent Non-tax certificate.
• Strong content knowledge in assigned subject area.
• Experience working with middle school students preferred.
• Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Strong instructional, classroom management, and assessment skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in instructional technology.
• Professionalism, flexibility, and sound judgment.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.

• Foster and steward a culture of mutual respect, equitable practice, and joy.
• Set reasonable expectations for the development of the mind, body, and spirit.
• Exhibit a strong understanding of best teaching practices.
• Identify and support students' social, emotional, and academic needs.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students and families.
• Demonstrate content knowledge and scaffold instruction for student growth.
• Collaborate and plan actively for learning.

We require all candidates who have been offered a position with our Ministries to go through a background check which includes fingerprinting.