Middle School English Teacher

James Irwin Charter Middle School is currently seeking a full-time English teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The successful candidate will have a 10-period day with four English classes, one study hall and one elective period. Candidates are not required to have an education degree, be licensed or have prior teaching experience.

• Generous benefits package, part of which includes 100% of the medical and dental premium paid by the employer, $25,000 life insurance, and a laptop computer checked out to the teacher.
• Days worked: 191 days
• Robust teacher development and training program.

Job Summary:

An English teacher at JICMS has a multi-faceted job: he or she is responsible for weekly lesson plans for the Literature and Grammar/Writing curricula, independently teaching several sections of classes, and assessing student growth and progress through a variety of standards in the areas of Core Knowledge, vocabulary, grammar, reading, and writing. The literature selection includes novels, plays, poetry, and nonfiction at all grade levels from the pre-approved curriculum list.

The teacher is also required to keep regular contact with parents/guardians of students who are not mastering the material, and teachers are encouraged to support students individually as much as possible.

In the English department, teachers must assign and grade homework and update all grades in Infinite Campus by a set deadline each week. (Students receive weekly grade slips.)

Teachers collaboratively create lesson plans weekly and post these plans for approval from the Lead Teacher.

Teachers at JICMS also aim for being data-oriented and aware of student performance in general, especially on standardized tests. Teachers do this through weekly grade summaries submitted to their Lead Teacher.

All JICMS teachers also share several extra responsibilities including monitoring car line, study halls, occasionally chaperoning school events, proctoring study halls, and sponsoring one of our ten Houses. These responsibilities will be assigned during pre-service training and maintained throughout the academic year.

This may be the career move you've been looking for if you

• Are energetic, flexible, positive and solution-minded;
• Don't mind working hard for student success;
• Love working with middle school age students;
• Appreciate being coached for excellence in teaching; and,
• Want to be part of one of the best faculties and work environments in the nation.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate should…

• Have advanced knowledge and mastery of literary analysis and composition;

• Be willing to demonstrate mastery by completing a written essay, grading a sample essay, and teaching a sample lesson;

• Be familiar with and commit to using the Active Participation or Explicit Instruction methodology by Dr. Anita Archer;

• Be willing to work with a team of faculty who provide consistent teaching methods and assessments throughout all classes at JICMS;

• Integrate character into lessons as appropriate and always exhibit the highest character traits;

• Be willing to accept and implement feedback on performance via teacher coaching, video recording, and informal and formal evaluations; and,

• Be committed to always doing what is best for the students.

The successful candidate should also be prepared to…

• Maintain detailed, accurate and up-to-date student records;

• Actively monitor a study hall as assigned;

• Perform other duties, as assigned (e.g., traffic duty, after-school detention); and,

• Volunteer from time to time to chaperone student activities (e.g. dances, games).

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and abilities:

• Support James Irwin Charter Schools’ mission and vision;

• Support and follow all JICS policies and procedures;

• Self-advocating, quick learner;

• Excellent organizational skills;

• Excellent office administration skills, including written and oral communications skills;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, students and parents;

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook);

• Proficiency with Internet web browsing and research;

• Excellent in time management;

• Dress modestly and appropriately for a professional, academic environment;

• Able to maintain a calm, professional demeanor under pressure and in meeting deadlines; and,

• Positive, solution-based attitude.

Minimum Work Experience and Education: JICMS follows the Colorado Department of Education requirements for hiring teachers of core subjects. Therefore, the successful candidate needs to show subject matter competency through at least one of the following:

• CO teaching license, or

• B.A. or higher in assigned subject area, or

• 24 semester credit hours in assigned subject area, or

• Praxis in assigned subject area.

Selection Procedure:

Candidates who are selected to interview will be asked to teach a sample lesson to students, faculty and/or administration.

Job Type: Full-time