High School ELA Teacher

High School ELA Teacher

Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock - AR Exalt Academy High School
- Little Rock, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock - AR Exalt Academy High School
- Little Rock, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5901019

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock

About Us Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock is a dynamic open-enrollment public charter school district focused on closing the achievement gap for underserved students in grades K-12 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Our mission is to prepare students from underserved communities for competitive colleges and advanced careers by ensuring mastery in core subjects and fostering key behaviors essential for success, citizenship, and leadership both within their communities and beyond.

Job Description Summary Exalt Academy is seeking a passionate and certified High School ELA Teacher to teach literature, writing, and communication courses, including at least one section of advanced or AP-level English. The ideal candidate will inspire students to read deeply, write with purpose, and speak with confidence.

• Teach in a high-growth academic environment with a literacy focus
• Serve students in both core and college-prep English classes
• Join a team of educators committed to rigorous instruction and equity
• Receive coaching and curriculum support to build instructional capacity
• Help prepare students for lifelong communication success

• Be certified to teach English Language Arts in Arkansas
• AP Certification is preferred
• Deliver engaging, standards-aligned reading and writing instruction
• Build students’ skills in analysis, composition, and discussion
• Use data to differentiate and target instruction
• Create a classroom environment of inquiry and reflection

• Teach high school English, including at least one credit-bearing advanced course
• Develop curriculum aligned to state standards and college readiness goals
• Guide students through literary analysis, essay writing, and oral presentations
• Provide meaningful feedback and track student progress
• Participate in professional development and collaborative planning

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Must be certified in English Language Arts for secondary education in Arkansas
• AP Certification preferred
• 1–3 years of teaching experience preferred

• Familiarity with writing rubrics and digital literacy tools
• Experience using learning management systems and formative assessments
• Ability to engage students through multimedia and differentiated strategies

• Ability to remain in a classroom or instructional setting for extended periods and regularly move throughout the classroom, school building, and campus.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and occasionally kneel or stoop as needed to support instruction and student supervision.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move classroom materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to operate classroom technology and instructional equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and school leaders and respond appropriately to student and school needs.
• Ability to supervise students during classroom instruction, transitions, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned activities.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,000 Per Year

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• William Thomas
• 6111 West 83rd Street
• Little Rock, Arkansas 72209
• Phone:
• Email: wthomas