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Invent Learning Hub

6th Grade ELA Teacher

Indianapolis, IN

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Franklin Community Schools

6th Grade ELA Teacher

Franklin, IN · On-site

$43K - $57K/yr

May 5, 2026 POSITION: 6th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher LOCATION: Custer Baker Intermediate School NUMBER OF DAYS PER YEAR: 185 days per year (including 1 day for orientation) NUMBER OF HOURS ...

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Anticipated 6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Mifflin County Schools

Lewistown, PA • On-site

$41K - $54K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching
Date Posted:
7/22/2026
Location:
Mifflin County Middle School
Date Available:
12/01/2026
Closing Date:
07/27/2026
6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Location: Mifflin County Middle School
The Mifflin County School District in Lewistown, PA is seeking to fill a 6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher position for the Mifflin County Middle School with a start date expected to be December 1, 2026.
Internal and external applicants must apply via Recruiting and Hiring and complete the entire application process. No short form internal applications will be accepted. No paper applications will be accepted.
Act 34, 151, and Federal Act 114 Clearances, school health record with TB test, and Act 168 background checks required. Please apply online at: www.mcsdk12.org under the employment section. Incomplete online applications will not be considered.
Deadline to apply is Monday, July 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Lewistown is located approximately 35 minutes east of State College and 60 minutes west of Harrisburg. MCSD has regionally competitive teacher salaries and benefit packages.
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