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  • Position Type:
    Middle School/English Language Arts

  • Date Posted:
    3/17/2025

  • Location:
    Academia Antonia Alonso

  • District:
    Academia Antonia Alonso
  • La Academia is a flourishing Dual Language K-8 School with a focus on nurturing bilingual biliterate and multicultural children. Its community is diverse. Each student brings unique strengths and needs that an integrated Team works to meet each day. Communication and collaboration between staff and families allow La Academia to consider the whole child and foster academic success through a foundation of emotional and social wellbeing. At the heart of La Academia is the mission to cultivate joy in learning.

    Every day at La Academia we:
    1. Ensure that every student is an active member of the community who is known well cared for and respected;
    2. Ensure that teachers and administrators diligently make our mission vision and values actionable on a daily basis;
    3. Nurture an environment that encourages students to express their curiosity and creativity to explore and to take risks in learning all of which are key to academic achievement;
    4. Believe that how children learn is just as important as what they learn.

    To continue with this endeavor we are seeking a new TEAM member who is equally:
    1. Passionate
    1. Service Oriented
    1. Creative
    1. Collaborative
    1. A Problem Solver
    1. Motivated to inspire students

    Individuals looking to become part of our vibrant and diverse community with a strong work ethic and commitment to social justice are invited to apply to join our TEAM.

    Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

    JOB DESCRIPTION: La Academias English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher will play an essential role in the growth and development of our students and our new Middle School ELA program. The ELA Teacher will work with students to foster their development in critical thinking questioning critiquing and understanding the written word. They will work daily to set our students up for long-term success and hold the high bar for readers at all levels and stages of development. The ELA Teacher will model and engage in La Academias equity minded practices and other mission aligned values.

    REPORTS TO: Director of Middle School

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Teach Middle School English Language Arts classes that demonstrate a unique blend of contemporary and classic literature and rigorous reading routines to dynamically instruct students toward mastery
    • Build foundational language and comprehension skills as well as reading writing and research skills
    • Differentiate instruction effectively to meet the needs of all students (English Learners Students with Disabilities as well as Students who are Below and Above grade level)
    • Drive outstanding student achievement and engaged learning through creative lesson plans and organized classroom procedures
    • Engage students with Text Study broken into thematic units while learning to comprehend and analyze complex grade level text as required by the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
    • Serve as a Middle School advisor for a small group of students lead advisory curriculum and communicate with families as needed
    • Lead extracurricular activities/clubs as needed
    • Develop creative rigorous lesson plans following the grade level scope/sequence and pacing guides
    • Provide differentiated instruction and required accommodations in the classrooms so students are challenged and supported according to their needs
    • Through formative and summative assessments evaluate all students regularly and communicate with families of student progress
    • Provide continual assessments and accurate tracking of student progress maintains student work records and completes assigned paperwork in provided time frames
    • Conduct both student and teacher lead parent conferences
    • Build strong positive relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse community of students and their families as well as colleagues
    • Complete all required training goal setting and other areas of compliance related to professional evaluations
    • Prepare lesson plans seating charts and classroom procedures for substitute teachers
    • Utilize school required platforms as required to perform duties
    • Perform other classroom responsibilities and all other duties as assigned and/or stated in our Employee Handbook
    SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL:
    • Demonstrate passion to work with Middle Schoolers through a student-centered whole child approach
    • Prioritize life-long learning and be driven to improve their instructional practice to continue their professional and personal development as an educator
    • Take a Responsive Classroom approach to classroom behavior and promote restorative practices among students as a community member
    • Partner constructively with all staff and parents to fulfill our school mission
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Delaware License and Middle Level English Language Arts Certification in required areas in accordance with 14 Del. C. 1531
    • Successful completion of Praxis II exams
    • 1-2 years of teaching experience at the middle school level with a masters degree in English or an education related degree in the English field
    • Additional qualifications and/or alternatives as deemed necessary by the Board of Education and School Administration
    • Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday
    • Minimum lifting requirements- 50 pounds (with assistance)
    • Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical mobility and ambulatory needs of students continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday
    **The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of a person in this position**

    EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENCY:
    • Acceptable Criminal Background Check Delaware Child Protection Registry & TB Test
    • Verification of Credentials and Past Employment
    • Adherence to the Academia Antonia Alonso Schools Policies

    SALARY & BENEFITS:This is a Full-Time 10-Month position. Salary range is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Health Dental and Vision benefits are included.
    Academia Antonia Alonso Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin citizenship age disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital status gender identity or any other categories protected by federal state or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to Human Resources Academia Antonia Alonso Charter School 300 N. Wakefield Dr Newark DE 19702; Telephone: .



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