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.

• 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

• 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

$41,000–$44,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

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

This is an in-person position mas Aquinas High School in Edison, New Jersey.

All interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Mr. Augustus Modla  .