Middle School & High School ELA Teacher Job at GAMARC Consulting, Miami, FL

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  • GAMARC Consulting
  • Miami, FL

Job Description

Position: Middle School & High School ELA Teacher

Location: Miami, FL

Duration: Full-Time

Salary: DOE

Responsibilities

  • Create and implement a Language Arts curriculum that helps students develop strong reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, while introducing them to diverse literature from various backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
  • Assist 8th-grade students with their transition to high school, including writing recommendation letters.
  • Develop and deliver a culturally responsive curriculum for either a middle or high school arts elective or advisory class, catering to students at different levels from grades 6 through 12. This includes designing lesson plans, selecting instructional materials, and preparing the classroom for activities.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues on curriculum development and improving teaching strategies.
  • Assess students progress regularly by monitoring their performance, grading assignments, tests, and classwork, and providing constructive feedback to students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Communicate consistently with relevant parties (learning support specialists, counselors, principals, and parents) about student progress.
  • Establish and enforce positive classroom rules, demonstrating strong classroom management skills.
  • Attend school, department, team, and parent meetings.
  • Participate in required extracurricular activities, such as Back to School Nights, parent/student conferences, faculty meetings, field trips, and special events.
  • Stay up to date with relevant classroom technology and teaching methods, demonstrating flexibility in incorporating new resources into lessons and activities.
  • Ensure the health and safety of students at all times.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the school administration.

Required Skills and Experience:

Possess a bachelors degree in English or a related discipline from an accredited institution, along with teaching credentials. A masters degree and teaching certification are preferred.
Have 2-3 years of experience in a lead teaching role, ideally in Language Arts at the middle or high school level.
Exhibit excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Show a strong commitment to professional growth and development as an educator.
Demonstrate a collaborative approach to work, along with the ability to take initiative when needed.
Possess effective classroom management skills and the ability to tailor instruction to meet diverse student needs.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Willingness to learn new technologies and systems.
Solid understanding of teaching through a balanced literacy approach.
Experience with a problem-solving and discussion-based approach to mathematics.
Strong analytical skills and a passion for data-driven instruction.
Highly resourceful and adaptable, with a strong desire for growth and learning.
Experience working closely with diverse families.

Job Tags

Full time, Night shift,

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