Middle School ELA Teacher
Montgomery County Middle School Public School
Full-Time | Four-Day School Week
Salary & Benefits: Pay will follow the certified teacher salary schedule with locally competitive salary and benefits.
Position Summary
Montgomery County Middle School is seeking a passionate and skilled Middle School ELA Teacher to cultivate strong reading, writing, and critical thinking skills in students. This position emphasizes engaging, student-centered instruction supported by high-quality curriculum resources designed to build literacy across a variety of texts and genres.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging ELA instruction aligned to state standards
- Teach reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through a variety of texts and strategies
- Utilize provided curriculum resources to support literacy development and student engagement
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners
- Foster critical thinking, discussion, and effective communication skills
- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on data
- Provide meaningful feedback to support student growth in writing and comprehension
- Collaborate with colleagues to support student success and interdisciplinary learning
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; English, education, or related field preferred
- Valid teaching certification (or ability to obtain)
- Strong classroom management and instructional skills
- Passion for literacy and student-centered learning
- Ability to build positive relationships with middle school students
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
Why MCMS?
- Four-day school week
- Certified teacher pay scale
- Supportive, team-oriented culture
- Access to high-quality instructional resources
- Opportunity to inspire a love of reading and writing in students