Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher

Oak Hall School, a private independent day school in Gainesville, Florida, is seeking an experienced English and Language Arts educator to join our Middle School faculty team. In the Middle School, we are proud to offer dynamic and interactive learning within a robust college-preparatory curriculum, and strive to intentionally connect our students' interests, strengths, and talents to their academic studies.

In this role, we are seeking an English and Language Arts educator who values fostering critical thinking through literary analysis, and the development of excellent writing skills. Most notably, we seek educators who embrace the opportunity to guide Middle School students through transformational stages in their academic and social-emotional growth.

We invite well-qualified candidates to apply for this position, with an anticipated start date of August, 2026.Actively support the mission of Oak Hall School in all aspects of student engagement

Prepare and teach five sections of Middle School English and/or Language Arts, focused on developing confident, fluent writers and critical, insightful readers

Deliver curriculum in a developmentally and intellectually appropriate, and creatively engaging manner

Promote a positive classroom environment and demonstrate strong classroom management skills to create and maintain a learning environment that ensures high levels of learning for all students

Assess and document each students performance and progress both formally and informally to meet the School's standards, and provide regular feedback to students and their parents

Maintain accurate and confidential records of students

Plan, evaluate, and revise curriculum, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction as needed

Keep current and accurate course assignments and grades posted

Be an active and collaborative member of the English Department, the Middle School team, and the greater Oak Hall community

Serve as Advisor to a group of assigned middle school students

Sponsor a club or student activity

Serve as a mentor and advocate for your students

Be a role model of integrity and professionalism

Be available throughout the workday to advise and assist students

Maintain expertise in subject matter through professional development

Meet regular attendance requirements, including attending faculty, division and other School meetings, professional days, graduation, and other required events

Adhere to School policies as described in the Employee Handbook and other materials

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelors degree or post graduate work in English, secondary education, or closely related discipline is required

Masters degree preferred

Ability to teach classes across the Middle School English and Language Arts curriculum

Possess a keen understanding of the social/emotional needs of middle school aged studentsA strong base of knowledge and passion for literature

Strong command of grammar, usage, mechanics, and written expression

Be respectful to and understanding of students, parents, and others from all socio-economic backgrounds and cultures

Be comfortable and adept with the effective use of technology in the learning process, including the School's learning management and student information systems

Ability to inspire, engage, empower, educate, and evaluate students with vigor and creativityA history of commitment to professional development and life-long learning

The ability to work positively and professionally with students, parents, faculty and administrationA high degree of professionalism, collegiality, and personal conduct both in and outside of school

Ability, willingness, and judgment to communicate thoroughly, accurately, and concisely with all constituents in a school environment, both verbally and in writing

Enthusiasm and commitment to the vision and mission of the school

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Works in a classroom environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts

Regularly uses close and distance vision

May stand for extended periods of time

May work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time Ability to visually and audibly locate students under their supervision

Occasionally turn, bend, reach, stoop, and squat

Ability to actively circulate throughout the diverse campus environment

Works primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment

Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Ability to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 20 lbsOak Hall is proud to offer a comprehensive employee compensation package, including a competitive salary, health insurance, wellness benefits, generous holiday pay and paid time off, and a range of retirement plan options to benefits-eligible employees.

Oak Hall School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Oak Hall’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and…