What are the responsibilities and job description for the Holy Cross School Santa Cruz Middle School English Teacher position at Catholic Schools-Diocese of Monterey?
About the Employer
The Diocese of Monterey stretches on the California coast from Santa Cruz in the north to Arroyo Grande in the south. Jobs may be posted for any number of our 11 diocesan schools and five non-diocesan schools serving 4300 PS-12 students in Catholic schools.
Job Summary
Middle School English Teacher
Holy Cross School - Santa Cruz, CA
Holy Cross School in Santa Cruz seeks a dedicated and passionate Middle School English Teacher to join our faculty. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in English Language Arts, a commitment to fostering students' love of literature and writing, and a desire to support our mission of educating the whole child in an environment rooted in faith, academics, and service.
Position Overview :
The Middle School English Teacher is responsible for teaching English Language Arts to students in grades 6-8, focusing on literature, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. The teacher will create engaging lessons that develop critical thinking, reading comprehension, and strong writing skills while fostering a positive and respectful classroom environment.
Qualifications : Bachelor's degree
Valid teaching credential (or in progress)
Experience teaching middle school students preferred
Strong classroom management and communication skills
Ability to integrate technology into instruction
Responsibilities :
Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with grade-level standards
Foster a love of reading and writing through literature and composition instruction
Assess student progress and provide meaningful feedback
Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students
Maintain a positive and respectful learning environment
Collaborate with colleagues and participate in school-wide activities
Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress
Compensation :
Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications.
Job Description / Essential Elements :
Middle School English Teacher
Holy Cross School - Santa Cruz, CA
Holy Cross School in Santa Cruz seeks a dedicated and passionate Middle School English Teacher to join our faculty. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in English Language Arts, a commitment to fostering students' love of literature and writing, and a desire to support our mission of educating the whole child in an environment rooted in faith, academics, and service.
Position Overview :
The Middle School English Teacher is responsible for teaching English Language Arts to students in grades 6-8, focusing on literature, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. The teacher will create engaging lessons that develop critical thinking, reading comprehension, and strong writing skills while fostering a positive and respectful classroom environment.
Qualifications : Bachelor's degree
- Valid teaching credential (or in progress)
- Experience teaching middle school students preferred
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Ability to integrate technology into instruction
Responsibilities :
Compensation :
Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications.
Requirements / Qualifications