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About the Role

As an 8th-Grade Language Arts Teacher, you will prepare students for high school by implementing an advanced curriculum that fosters critical thinking, textual analysis, and communication skills. This role involves cultivating a love for literature and equipping students with essential literacy skills, while also participating in the high school application process.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and implement an advanced 8th-grade Language Arts curriculum covering Writing, Literature, Poetry, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Latin & Greek roots.
• Guide students to read, analyze, interpret, and confidently share their unique perspectives on complex texts, ensuring they are fully prepared for high school-level academics.
• Teach a deeper understanding of literature while cultivating a structured, engaging environment focused on strong writing skills, thematic analysis, author's intent, and historical context.
• Actively participate in the high school application process, including writing thoughtful, impactful high school recommendations for matriculating students.
• Maintain an organized, inclusive, and highly engaging classroom environment that encourages respectful discourse and intellectual curiosity.
• Collaborate with other middle school faculty and staff members to ensure vertical alignment and a cohesive student experience.

Requirements

• Teaching experience in Middle School and/or High School Language Arts required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in English, Secondary Education, or a related field.
• A genuine appreciation for literature and a strong passion for teaching writing to early adolescents.
• Knowledge of advanced language arts instruction, including vocabulary development, Latin and Greek root analysis, grammar, classic short stories, poetry, and foundational literary works.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to connect with middle schoolers and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language.
• Ability to often carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend.
• Ability to regularly hear and use clear vision with or without correction.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Collaboration skills

Location

• 75 Francis Street, San Francisco, CA 95112

Work Type

• Full-Time
• 10-month on-site

Experience Level

• Middle School teaching experience
• High School Language Arts teaching experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master's degree or teaching credential preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $70,000 - $80,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and 401(k) plan benefits

About the Company

• Stratford School is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade.
• Part of Spring Education Group, with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children.
• Utilizes a STEAM-based curriculum recognized by the White House and is the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.