Middle School English Teacher

Middle School English Teacher Wanted: Must Love Adolescents and Apostrophes Can you diagram a sentence with one hand and stop a paper airplane mid-flight with the other? Do you believe that a well-placed metaphor can change a middle schooler’s day, or maybe their life? If your heart beats faster when a student says, “I actually liked this book,” then keep reading. Do you speak fluent tween? Can you tell when a student’s blank stare means “I’m totally lost” vs. “I’m plotting my next snack heist”? Do you believe that eye rolls are just a form of affection? If so, keep reading. At Gindi Maimonides Academy, we’re looking for a teacher who gets middle schoolers—not just tolerates them. Someone who knows that adolescence is a beautiful, bewildering, and often bumpy ride, and still chooses to hop on the rollercoaster every day, lesson plan in hand. What Makes This Role Different: This isn’t just another teaching job. It’s a front-row seat to some of the most transformative years in a child’s life. Our students are stretching, stumbling, questioning, and growing, and they need someone who can guide them with structure, humor, empathy, and strength. We’re looking for a teacher who can… Set clear expectations and boundaries without taking things personally. Bring structure and calm to a room full of energy, hormones, and dramatic pencil tapping. Design engaging lessons that respect students’ growing independence and still meet them where they are. Understand that classroom management is about consistency, not control. Bonus Points If You:

• Have experience teaching in a private school setting.
• Can name at least three reasons why middle schoolers are the best kind of humans.
• Appreciate a good pun, understand the occasional need for a student reset day, and can gracefully handle both spilled water bottles and surprise “deep life questions” before 9:00 AM.

In Return, We Offer:

• A supportive, collaborative team that likes each other.
• Students who are spirited, curious, and genuinely hilarious.
• Professional growth and mentoring.
• A school culture that values the whole child; intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.

Sound like your kind of challenge? Come teach with us. It’s never boring, and it’s always meaningful. Compensation & Growth: This is a paid position with opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and potential advancement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are proud to build a team that is collaborative, diverse, and committed to continuous learning. Salary & Experience

• $55,000–$85,000 for candidates with 0–10 years of full-time lead classroom teaching experience in a K–12 setting
• Up to $80,000–$110,000 for candidates with 10 years of full-time lead teaching experience in a K–12 environment and department chair experience

Compensation is commensurate with experience, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance options
• Health insurance 
• Paid time off 
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance options

Schedule:

• Monday–Thursday: 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
• Friday: 7:45 AM – 2:30 PM

Salary : $55,000 - $110,000