English Language Arts Teacher - Grade 8

English Language Arts Teacher - Grade 8

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job : 5754059

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
English & Language Arts

JOB SUMMARY. Sizer School, a North Central Charter Essential School, is seeking a driven, dynamic, and experienced English Language Arts teacher for middle school. This teacher is responsible for creating a classroom environment that supports students in the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills; and the development of an appreciation of a range of literature and the motivation to read.

This candidate will bring a passion for implementing best instructional practices, and a commitment to further promote an already existing positive collaborative environment. Only those candidates with a deep passion for the Sizer School mission and ready to teach in and be a part of an exemplary, innovative public middle/high school need apply.

• Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, writing, and reading.
• Promotes the learning and growth of all students by providing high-quality instruction and encouraging students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Designs units of instruction with measurable outcomes and challenging tasks.
• Demonstrates instructional practices that reflect cultural proficiency as well as creates a safe and effective classroom environment.
• Adapts instruction, materials, and assessments to make challenging material accessible to all students, including English learners and students with disabilities.
• Acts as an advisor to a group of students and works to shape curriculum and practice to support the whole student.
• Designs learning experiences that are informed by data and address prioritized standards.
• Reflects on the effectiveness of lessons, units, and interactions with students, both individually and with colleagues, and uses insights gained to improve practice and student learning.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Administers formative and summative assessments in alignment with grade-level needs.
• Participates in school-wide and subject specific professional development and grade level team collaborative meetings.
• Regular in-person attendance.

Sizer is a public school where students are known personally, challenged intellectually, and participate actively. Guided by its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, the school seeks to send graduates into the world who THINK for themselves, CARE about others, and ACT creatively and responsibly.

• Dedication to the Sizer School mission
• Thorough knowledge of curriculum design, MA Common Core, and assessment tools
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in English or a related field from an accredited college or university
• MA DESE License with SEI Endorsement preferred. Mandatory within the first year of employment.
• Successful experience in teaching in a diverse school environment.
• Innovative team player with proven history of service.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Experience academic progress monitoring data programs a plus.
• Ability to pass CORI and National Criminal Background Check.

• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Sizer School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• Arthur Unobskey, Principal
• 500 Rindge Road
• Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420
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• Email: unobskeya