Brief Job Description: St. John’s is currently seeking a full-time English Language Arts teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. This position would include classes for 6th, 7th and 8th grade ELA courses designed to help our students to reach their full literacy potential with proficient writing and grammar skills. The ELA teacher would help our students to master the knowledge and skills necessary for strong, proficient English communication.
The ideal candidate would be passionate, innovative, and qualified to work as an English Teacher, and would work collaboratively with our administration, faculty and staff, becoming an integral part of our SJS community.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Experience with teaching English courses to students, grades 6, 7, and 8.
• An exemplary understanding of English Grammar and Literature
• A desire to create a positive educational environment that is flexible, student-centered, and allows students to learn, grow and promote success for students of all abilities.
• Willingness to work as a member of a cooperative team, collaborating on best practices, common assessments, and data analysis
• Contributes within and outside the department if called upon, i.e. advisor, chaperone, club, etc.
• Incorporating differentiated instruction in planning a lesson/unit of instruction
• Evidence of effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Effective interpersonal skills with students, faculty, support staff, and parents
• Demonstrated evidence of a knowledge of NYS Next-Gen ELA Learning Standards
• Demonstrated evidence of exceptional effective classroom management skills
• Motivate students to become effective communicators and thinkers
• Knowledge of technology and its application in the classroom
• Proficiency in modifying curriculum to meet the needs of special education students with IEPs and building-based learning plans
• Ability to reflect and contemplate on one’s teaching – allowing for growth and excellence
Qualifications: Required Education/Experience:
• A valid New York State teaching certificate in English 5-12, preferred but not required.
• Teaching experience, particularly at the Middle School level
• Bachelor’s Degree in English Education
• VIRTUS certified and background checked
Desired Skills:
• Knowledge of Google Classroom and other technology platforms
• Strong classroom management skills
• Organized, friendly
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, administrators, parents, and students
Salary: From $30,900 annually; commensurate with experience
How to Apply: E-mail ccook@stjohnskenmore.com, no later than July 31, 2026
