Middle School Teacher - ELA (6-8

Diocese of Providence Msgr. Matthew

F. Clarke Catholic Regional School - Wakefield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job : 5854687

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Title:

Middle School ELA Teacher

Full-time

Grade Levels: 6–8

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence acknowledges that the Catholic School teacher is vital to the educational mission of the Church. The teacher not only stimulates the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, but serves as a consistent, joyful and living witness to the teachings of Christ. Monsignor Clarke School is looking for a creative and enthusiastic person to serve as the full time ELA (6th - 8th Grade) teacher.

The English Language program at Monsignor Clarke School is a comprehensive program addressing and demonstrating the appropriate intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual development of students. It promotes the development of understanding while incorporating literacy, writing, and research skills for all students with an emphasis on enrichment, individual work skills, and the importance of working together as a collaborative group. The teacher should be a practicing Catholic in good standing and should fulfill the mission of the Catholic school by providing an environment rooted in Gospel values and academic excellence.

This position is hired and evaluated by the principal. This position requires but is not limited to the following duties:

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Plans for instruction with logically sequenced objectives and provides appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning
• Uses effective instructional methods/models according to professional standard practice
• Uses varied assessment tools to perform both formative and summative assessments
• Provides instruction and assessment for understanding
• Maintains current and accurate records according to school policy
• Practices positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom
• Communicates and collaborates with parents, staff, and administration for optimal student progress regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns
• Accepts constructive criticism and modifies instruction and/or assessment to improve instructional practices.
• Deepens students' understanding of the ELAthrough reading, writing and speaking
• Via explicit instruction, deepen students’ understanding of comprehension skills needed to derive meaning from both fiction and nonfiction novels.
• Chooses reading material for their students, and prepares assignments and discussion topics
• Assigns writing projects and monitors students during the drafting process
• Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese/local administration
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Conferences with parents annually and upon request; responds to messages in a timely manner
• Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs
• Provides effective Social Studies program of instruction for grades 6, 7, and 8 based on the needs and capabilities of students
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment appropriate for all learners, within the limits of available resources, and consistent with current best practices in education and literacy that promote a love of reading and lifelong learning
• Prepares lesson plans consistent with Diocesan policy, standards and our school mission which includes providing students with the opportunity to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information while providing authentic, real world opportunities to engage with information
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to…