Middle School English Language Arts & Literature Teacher

• Location 21 ACADEMY HILL,Watertown, CT, ,United States
• Job Category Middle School ELA & Literature Teacher, Full-time ELA & Literature Teacher
• Industry Catholic Middle School Teaching, Full-time Teaching
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Holy Disciples School in Watertown, CT, is searching for a dynamic and highly qualified full-time ELA / Literature teacher for its school established and maintained in the Catholic educational tradition. It aims to foster a life-orienting faith, at the same pursuing academic excellence, commitment to principles of the Catholic faith, its beliefs and traditions, and service to community on all levels, within a context of awareness of the global dimension of modern life.

The school offers an exceptional academic curriculum and provides opportunities for all students to learn and grow in a remarkable educational setting, grounded in Catholic faith and moral values. The candidate should be competent at instructing students in Literature & English Language Arts and be able to assist students who may need additional support.

Model Catholic Values: Maintain a classroom atmosphere rooted in the Gospel message that promotes mutual respect, kindness, and charity.

Spiritual Leadership: Lead students in daily prayer, participate in school liturgies, and support the campus ministry and service-learning initiatives.

Instructional Design & Classroom Management

Curriculum Development: Design and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with diocesan standards

Differentiated Instruction: Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse learning needs, styles, and accommodation plans of middle school students.

Establish clear expectations, routines, and positive reinforcement strategies to maintain a structured, safe, and productive learning environment.

Assessment & Communication

Student Evaluation: Utilize both formative and summative assessments to measure student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback.

Parent Engagement: Maintain regular, professional communication with parents and guardians regarding student academic progress and behavioral growth via the school portal, email, and conferences.

Collaboration: Work closely with middle school team members, professional learning communities (PLCs), and administration to support student success and school-wide initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and Teaching Certification required.

Experience in Catholic or Private Schools is desirable.

An enthusiasm for young people and Catholic education.

A practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred, with a deep commitment to the mission of Catholic education.

Able to work with school technology (e.g.: use of academic software, Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.).

Effective communicator both oral and written who is a well-organized professional with great attention to details.

Understands and completely embraces the Holy Disciples School Mission and appreciates that the school is driven by its Catholic identity, which focuses on the highest level of ethical, moral, and social behavior of its students, staff, and volunteers.

Holy Disciples Catholic School is a community that empowers students to be learners and
leaders who grow as disciples of Christ and possess the knowledge, skills and faith to face the challenges of the future. Students pose questions, solve problems, think critically and care deeply while serving God and others.

Additional Information

• Location Holy Disciples School, Watertown Campus