Job Description

Essential Responsibilities :

• Teaching and creating innovative, student-centered curriculum in collaborative, multidisciplinary English/social studies classes
• Collaborating closely in a co-teaching position with the social studies teacher
• Collaborating with colleagues across disciplines to create meaningful, interdisciplinary learning experiences
• Focusing on active reading and decoding of language
• Fostering text-based discussions in a student-centered seminar format
• Teaching analytical writing, revision, and editing
• Teaching and guiding students in the writing process from brainstorming to publication, with a focus on analytical and creative expression
• Integrating public speaking, presentation, and publication skills into lessons
• Working with the Learning Support team to integrate accommodations for students who need them
• Designing and implementing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Communicating with parents about student progress and challenges
• Serving as an advisor to a small group of Middle School students
• Supervising extracurricular activities, including class trips
• Ability to use or willingness to learn digital tools and platforms such as Google for Education Suite, Canva, and Adobe Express to enhance student learning and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Experience teaching middle school English
• Comprehensive knowledge of child development and age-appropriate teaching methods
• Ability to foster collegial relationships and collaborate effectively
• Strong communication skills and commitment to parent partnerships
• Passion for working with middle school students

Program Goals

The goals of the Trinity English curriculum are to teach students to read and think critically as thoughtful members of society, to write with clarity and insight, to listen and speak mindfully, and to value reading both for its intrinsic pleasure and its ability to help shape one's moral and social conscience. In partnership with the social studies curriculum, the English program seeks to develop empathy, citizenship, and civic action both locally and globally.

About Trinity Episcopal School

Working at Trinity Episcopal School is deeply rewarding. Our dedicated faculty and staff work hard to foster a supportive, caring, and collegial work culture. We seek to hire educators with a commitment to excellence and to providing every child with a safe and loving school community.

Benefits

Trinity Episcopal School offers competitive compensation. Full-time employees receive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; retirement benefits; paid personal and sick leave; tuition remission; and numerous professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trinity Episcopal School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment based on skills and qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, medical conditions, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and completed application to abisbano@trinitynola.com with the subject line “Middle School English Teacher.” In the subject line, please specify which position you’re applying for (5/6th or 7/8th or express interest in both).

About Trinity Episcopal School

Trinity Episcopal School is an early childhood through Eighth Grade co-educational school located in the Garden District. Trinity Episcopal School’s mission is to build confident, resilient upstanders on a foundation of academic excellence, moral responsibility, and faith who are prepared to make a positive difference in the world. We offer a challenging curriculum that applies the latest and best educational practices, fostering the intellectual, spiritual, moral, and physical development of our students within a creative and nurturing learning environment.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs