Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Stratford School (#2018), 75 Francis Street, San Francisco, California, United States of America

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12 th 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.

About the Role

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 (10-month on-site)

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Sign-on Bonus: $2,500 bonus for new hire upon completion of 90 days in position

Location: 75 Francis Street, San Francisco, CA 95112

Perks: Employee Referral Bonus & Student Tuition Discount

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Advanced Instruction:
  Plan, supervise, and implement an advanced 8th-grade Language Arts curriculum covering Writing, Literature, Poetry, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Latin & Greek roots .
• 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 & Writing Focus:
  Teach a deeper understanding of literature while cultivating a structured, engaging environment focused on strong writing skills, thematic analysis, author's intent, and historical context.
• 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 organi zed, inclusive, and highly engaging classroom environment that encourages respectful discourse and intellectual curiosity.
• Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with oth er middle school faculty and staff members to ensure vertical alignment and a cohesive student experience.

What We Are Looking For

Experience:

Teaching experience in Middle School and/or High School Language Arts required.

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 & Writing Passion: A genuine appreciation for literature and a strong passion for teaching writing to early adolescents.

Subject Expertise:
Knowledge of advanced language arts instruction, including vocabulary development, Latin and Greek root analysis, grammar, classic short stories, poetry, and foundational literary works.

Skills:

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with a knack for connecting with middle schoolers 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…