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Middle School Language Arts Teacher
- 14441
- On Site
- 1500 Yosemite Dr, Milpitas Elementary, Milpitas, CA, United States, 95035
- Full Time
- $55000.00 - $65000.00
Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.
Middle School Language Arts Teacher – Merryhill School
What We Offer
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and sick days
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition discounts for your children
• Professional development
• Education reimbursement and partnerships
About the Role
As a Middle School Language Arts Teacher at Merryhill School, you will inspire students to become confident readers, thoughtful writers, effective communicators, and critical thinkers. You will create an engaging classroom environment where students strengthen their literacy skills, deepen their understanding of literature, and develop the ability to express ideas clearly and persuasively.
In this role, you will design and deliver meaningful instruction in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening. Through novels, short stories, nonfiction texts, writing assignments, discussions, and projects, you will help students analyze complex ideas, build academic confidence, and develop the communication skills needed for future success.
You will also:
• Develop and deliver engaging Language Arts lessons aligned with age-appropriate curriculum standards
• Teach reading comprehension, literary analysis, writing mechanics, grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills
• Support students in developing strong writing across multiple formats, including narrative, informative, argumentative, and analytical writing
• Guide students in analyzing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and other texts with attention to theme, structure, author’s craft, and evidence-based interpretation
• Create opportunities for discussion, collaboration, presentation, and purposeful student expression
• Differentiate instruction to meet varying learning needs, reading levels, and writing abilities
• Assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and adjust instruction to support continued growth
• Foster a classroom culture that encourages curiosity, respectful dialogue, perseverance, and a love of reading and writing
• Maintain classroom organization, student records, instructional materials, and a positive learning environment
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues about progress, expectations, and student needs
• Collaborate with school leadership and fellow teachers to support a cohesive and enriching student experience
What We’re Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Language Arts, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Teaching credential or certification preferred
• Prior teaching experience, particularly in middle school Language Arts or English, is a plus
• Strong knowledge of reading instruction, writing development, grammar, vocabulary, and literary analysis
• Ability to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons that support critical thinking and student confidence
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support students with varying academic needs and skill levels
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and academically engaging classroom environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and school leadership
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks
• Passion for helping students develop strong literacy skills, intellectual curiosity, and a lasting appreciation for language and literature
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
Middle School Language Arts Teacher – Merryhill School
What We Offer
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and sick days
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition discounts for your children
• Professional development
• Education reimbursement and partnerships
About the Role
As a Middle School Language Arts Teacher at Merryhill School, you will inspire students to become confident readers, thoughtful writers, effective communicators, and critical thinkers. You will create an engaging classroom environment where students strengthen their literacy skills, deepen their understanding of literature, and develop the ability to express ideas clearly and persuasively.
In this role, you will design and deliver meaningful instruction in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening. Through novels, short stories, nonfiction texts, writing assignments, discussions, and projects, you will help students analyze complex ideas, build academic confidence, and develop the communication skills needed for future success.
You will also:
• Develop and deliver engaging Language Arts lessons aligned with age-appropriate curriculum standards
• Teach reading comprehension, literary analysis, writing mechanics, grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills
• Support students in developing strong writing across multiple formats, including narrative, informative, argumentative, and analytical writing
• Guide students in analyzing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and other texts with attention to theme, structure, author’s craft, and evidence-based interpretation
• Create opportunities for discussion, collaboration, presentation, and purposeful student expression
• Differentiate instruction to meet varying learning needs, reading levels, and writing abilities
• Assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and adjust instruction to support continued growth
• Foster a classroom culture that encourages curiosity, respectful dialogue, perseverance, and a love of reading and writing
• Maintain classroom organization, student records, instructional materials, and a positive learning environment
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues about progress, expectations, and student needs
• Collaborate with school leadership and fellow teachers to support a cohesive and enriching student experience
What We’re Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Language Arts, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Teaching credential or certification preferred
• Prior teaching experience, particularly in middle school Language Arts or English, is a plus
• Strong knowledge of reading instruction, writing development, grammar, vocabulary, and literary analysis
• Ability to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons that support critical thinking and student confidence
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support students with varying academic needs and skill levels
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and academically engaging classroom environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and school leadership
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks
• Passion for helping students develop strong literacy skills, intellectual curiosity, and a lasting appreciation for language and literature
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.