Literature / English Teacher 6Th, 7Th And 8Th Grade

About the Employer

Noble Learning Academy is a private middle school that focuses on individualized education, student engagement and making learning fun. NLA is a non-profit school serving the Walnut Creek and surrounding areas. We offer small class sizes and a flexible schedule, allowing families to shift between in person and virtual attendance. Our team of experienced educators not only instruct our students but also help our students build a community of support, acceptance, empathy, and fun. Through engaging lessons that make learning memorable, a nurturing environment that supports our students, and enrichment classes that not only teach new skills but bolster self-confidence - NLA addresses the needs of the whole child. noblelearningacademy.org

Job Summary

Job Summary

Literature/English Teacher Teacher will creatively instruct students on the reading and analysis of literature along with writing essays in response to the literature. Teacher will also provide instruction on grammar, mechanics and usage. 2023-24 School year runs from August 24th- May 31st We are looking for a creative, energetic teachers who love working with middle schoolers. With our small class sizes (~15 students per class) and block scheduling, you will have the opportunity to cover materials in depth, connect with your students, incorporate games and activities and provide additional support to those who need it. Our objective is to make learning fun in a supportive, nurturing environment! The students at NLA (Noble Learning Academy) are enthusiastic, respectful, funny, hard-working and a blast to teach. If this atmosphere and philosophy speak to you, come join our team! We are looking for teachers who: Want to work in a small, student centered environment Make lessons engaging and fun Connect with students Are adept using technology Differentiate for a variety of learners Work well as a team Have strong communication skills Are well organized Benefits of working at NLA: Small class sizes (~15+) Students and staff - kind, inclusive, and respectful Connected to a community Shorter school year Very few commitments outside of the school day Flexible/Block schedule- not on campus 5 days a week Retirement Plan (no matching) More details: See comment section.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

A certificated credential is preferred, but applicants with experience and no credential may be considered.

Certification (if available) Cover Letter 2 Letters of Recommendation Resumé 3 References with contact information

• Certification (Copy of credential if available)
• Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Letters of recommendation )
• Letter(s) of Reference (Contact information for 3 references)
• Resume (Resume)

Requirements / Qualifications

A certificated credential is preferred, but applicants with experience and no credential may be considered.

Certification (if available) Cover Letter 2 Letters of Recommendation Resumé 3 References with contact information

• Certification (Copy of credential if available)
• Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Letters of recommendation )
• Letter(s) of Reference (Contact information for 3 references)
• Resume (Resume)

Comments and Other Information

More details: Teacher will creatively instruct students on the reading and analysis of literature along with writing essays in response to the literature. Our literature classes are a dive into many genres of literature, short stories, and poetry. You will instruct students to read critically and write literary analysis with growing confidence and increased effectiveness in the areas of grammar, syntax, and style.You will also train students to annotate as they read, finding main ideas/themes and words. You will begin providing evidence from texts to make inferences and support arguments in five paragraph essays, including construction of a three-part thesis, following the style of Modern Language Association. You will prepare for discussions with a focus on critical thinking, comparative skills, and application of literature to our modern times. You will also demonstrate understanding of character development, plot lines, points of view, settings, and many more literary devices.