ELA Department Head Teacher

Company Description Nativity School of Worcester is an accredited, independent middle school that offers a holistic, tuition-free education to students from under-resourced communities. Rooted in Ignatian values, the school welcomes students of all faiths and emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth. Its program is built on four pillars: strength, scholarship, character, and service. Through this framework, Nativity fosters self-discovery, responsibility, character development, and a lifelong commitment to learning.

The school community is mission-driven, collaborative, and focused on equity and opportunity.

Role Description The ELA Department Head Teacher is a full-time, on-site role based in Worcester, MA, responsible for leading English Language Arts instruction and department initiatives for grades 6–8 . This role includes planning and delivering rigorous, engaging ELA lessons aligned with school standards and mission, while regularly assessing student progress and providing feedback. The ELA Department Head Teacher will design and refine ELA curriculum, coordinate common assessments, and support colleagues in implementing best instructional practices.

Responsibilities include maintaining a structured, supportive classroom environment, collaborating with faculty and school leadership, communicating with families, and helping shape a culture of academic excellence and personal growth . The role also involves mentoring and coaching ELA teaching fellows.

Qualifications:

• At least two years of classroom experience, preferably in middle school.
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification in subject area, preferably in ELA.
• Openness to embracing and promoting the Ignatian mission and identity of Nativity School of Worcester.
• Must have an even disposition with a poised confidence and have the ability to work effectively and politely with people from different backgrounds, experience levels, and in all types of situations. It is essential that the individual be courteous and flexible under stress.
• Must have cultural sensitivity and awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues regarding the internal and external Nativity Worcester community.
• Must have demonstrated abilities to evaluate problems accurately and display good, sound, and confidential judgment. Must maintain a professional, caring, and conscientious demeanor at all times.
• Proficiency with the Spanish language is preferred but not required.
• Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in the United States required.