English Language Arts Teacher

English Language Arts Teacher

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Education or related field preferred)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Strong alignment with CrossTown 119’s mission, values, and commitment to creating a gospel-centered learning environment

Expectations

• Willingness to receive discipleship.
• Engage in weekly meetings to deepen your Roots: (One-on-one discipleship with CrossTown Ministries leadership, student discipleship report, Bible study, staff development, prayer, and planning etc.)

Gifts

• Creativity and Innovation: Ability to design engaging, hands-on lessons that inspire curiosity and wonder while aligning with the school’s holistic framework and utilizing quality curriculum.
• Collaboration and Communication: Strong skills in working with the Head of School, staff, and families to ensure a cohesive approach to student learning and development.
• Adaptability and Responsiveness: Skilled at analyzing student data and in the moment feedback to refine and adjust teaching strategies throughout the year.
• Empathy and Relationship Building: Desire to foster a warm, inclusive environment where every student feels valued and supported.
• Joyful Teaching: A natural ability to infuse the classroom with delight and excitement, fostering a lifelong love of learning in students.

Responsibilities

The English Language Arts teacher is responsible for creating an engaging and supportive classroom environment that inspires curiosity, confidence, and a passion for learning.

This role includes teaching three blocks of classes, each with fewer than 10 students, allowing for highly personalized instruction. Student groups are intentionally formed based on a mix of age and ability, typically including:

• A 4th–5th grade group
• A 6th–8th grade group
• A 9th grade group

Within this structure, you will support students as they grow into confident, expressive readers and writers, meeting them where they are and helping them progress meaningfully.

Instruction will include:

• Guiding students through a range of writing experiences—from research essays to poetry
• Leading novel studies using rich, high-quality literature
• Supporting students through SIPPS intervention as needed to strengthen foundational literacy skills
• Utilizing tools such as Accelerated Reader (AR) and Lexia to help fill gaps and track growth
• Students will also be prepared for future academic success, including readiness for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT, through strong reading comprehension, writing skills, and critical thinking development.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure that CrossTown 119 is a gospel environment by maintaining our culture of discipleship.
• Collaborate with and follow the guidance of the Head of School to ensure curriculum objectives are met while adhering to the framework and vision of the school for holistic learning.
• Create a safe and supportive classroom environment using clear boundaries, connection, and consistency to help students feel secure and respected.
• Develop and implement lesson plans for reading, writing, math, science, and social studies, utilizing the school curriculum and incorporating creative, personalized approaches (interactive read-alouds, art, music, movement).
• Take the time to deeply understand lessons, concepts, and curriculum goals to deliver high-quality and meaningful instruction.
• Regularly assess student growth, provide timely feedback, and communicate progress to students and families.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please click here to read our full role description and fill out our online application.

If you have any questions, you can reach out to Mia Grant | 941-217-9096 | Mia@crosstown.life