Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

As an 8th-Grade Language Arts Teacher at Stratford School, you will play a pivotal role in preparing students for the transition to high school. You will implement an advanced curriculum taught at a high school level, designed to foster deep critical thinking, sophisticated textual analysis, and advanced communication skills. This is a wonderful and rewarding teaching opportunity for an educator passionate about cultivating a lifelong love for literature while equipping students with the essential literacy skills required for their next academic chapter.

Additionally, as an 8th-grade teacher, you will be an important participant in the high school application process, including writing high school recommendations.

Position Type:
Full-Time, 40 hours/week (On-site, non-remote)

Start Date:

July 31, 2026

Pay Range: $70,000 - $77,000

Location:

75 Francis Street, San Francisco, CA 95112

Benefits:
Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and 401(k) plan benefits

Perks:
Employee Referral Bonus & Student Tuition Discount

• Curriculum & Advanced Instruction:
  Plan, supervise, and implement an 8th-grade Language Arts curriculum covering Writing, Literature, Poetry, Grammar, and Vocabulary.
• High School Readiness:
  Guide students to read, analyze, interpret, and confidently share their unique perspectives on complex texts, ensuring they are fully prepared for high school-level academics.
• Literary Analysis:
  Teach a deeper understanding of literature by guiding students to identify themes, author's intent, historical context, methodology, style, and modern relevance.
• High School Placement Support:
  Actively participate in the high school application process, including writing thoughtful, impactful high school recommendations for matriculating students.
• Classroom Culture:
  Maintain an organized, inclusive, and highly engaging classroom environment that encourages respectful discourse and intellectual curiosity.
• Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with other middle school faculty and staff members to ensure vertical alignment and a cohesive student experience.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in English, Secondary Education, or a related field (Master's degree or teaching credential preferred).
• Literary Expertise:
  The ability to enthusiastically communicate an appreciation of classic short stories, poetry, Shakespeare, Orwell, and Mark Twain.
• Versatile Teaching Methodologies:
  Deep understanding of, and experience with, direct instruction, project-based learning, and teacher‑coached, student‑led teaching methods.
• Standards & Strategy Knowledge:
  Deep knowledge of language arts curriculum standards and advanced instructional strategies suited for high‑achieving middle schoolers.
• Skills:
  
  Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with a knack for connecting with early adolescents and collaborating effectively within a team environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language.

In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is…