Middle School Creative Writing Teacher

Position Overview:

Sugar Creek Charter Schools mission is to eradicate generational poverty by providing a rigorous college and career preparatory education for students from kindergarten through 12th grade focusing on academic preparation college and career readiness and life skills for success. We are seeking a missionaligned passionate and dedicated Middle School Creative Writing Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will foster a love for writing encourage selfexpression and help students develop strong storytelling poetry and analytical writing skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Instruction & Classroom Management:

• Develop and implement standardsaligned lesson plans that engage students in creative expression through fiction poetry drama and personal narratives.
• Teach students writing techniques literary devices and storytelling strategies to enhance their creativity and communication skills.
• Utilize workshops peer reviews and writing conferences to encourage revision collaboration and growth.
• Foster a structured inclusive and inspiring classroom environment where students feel encouraged to take creative risks.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students at varying skill levels and provide constructive individualized feedback on their writing.

Student Support & Engagement:

• Cultivate a classroom culture of creativity exploration and respect where students feel comfortable sharing their work.
• Encourage students to develop their own writing voice while exploring diverse genres and perspectives.
• Organize student publishing opportunities writing contests and public readings to showcase student work.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and engagement in writing.
• Ensure student safety through consistent supervision and by implementing the schoolwide behavior plan.

Collaboration & Professional Growth:

• Embrace a growth mindset by actively seeking and applying feedback to enhance instructional practices.
• Collaborate with English Language Arts teachers to align writing instruction with literacy standards and best practices.
• Participate in planning and coaching sessions with curriculum leaders and instructional coaches.
• Engage in ongoing professional development focused on writing instruction and student engagement.
• Contribute to the school community through team meetings committees and school events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in English Creative Writing Education or a related field (required).
• Valid teaching license or eligibility for licensure in North Carolina (preferred).
• Experience teaching middle school writing or English Language Arts (preferred but not required).
• Strong classroom management skills and a commitment to high expectations for all students.
• Passion for urban education and a commitment to fostering creativity and literacy.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and education level.
• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Supportive teamoriented work environment.

Join our team and inspire students to develop their creative voices and writing talents!