6th Grade Homeroom ELA Teacher

Job Description

6th Grade Homeroom / ELA Teacher

St. Margaret Catholic Academy- Middle Village, NY
Start Date: Immediately
About Us: St. Margaret Catholic Academy forms students in faith, academics, and service. We are a close-knit PreK-8 community that partners with families to cultivate lifelong learners who lead with integrity, curiosity, and compassion.

Position Overview: We are seeking a full-time 6th Grade Homeroom/ELA Teacher who will lead the 6th-grade homeroom and teach English Language Arts to 6-7-8th grade, fostering strong reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills within a faith-centered classroom. The ideal candidate is collaborative, joyful, and committed to the mission of Catholic education.

Key Responsibilities:
Serve as 6th Grade homeroom teacher: daily prayer, attendance, parent communication, and coordination of class routines.
Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned ELA instruction (reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary) with varied, student-centered strategies.

Integrate Catholic identity and values across classroom routines and literature discussions.

Coordinate with grade-level and specialty teachers on cross-curricular projects.

Maintain a positive, orderly classroom environment with clear expectations and restorative practices.

Communicate consistently with families; maintain accurate records.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, school liturgies, and community events.

Minimum Qualifications:
Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Strong content knowledge in ELA and age-appropriate pedagogy.

Excellent classroom management, organization, and communication skills.

Willingness to collaborate and to engage in ongoing professional learning.

Preferred Qualifications:
NYS Teacher Certification (ELA or Childhood/Middle Grades) or eligibility/in progress.

Prior successful teaching experience in middle grades (6-8).

Experience with differentiated instruction, writing workshops, and formative assessment.

Comfort with educational technology (Google Workspace, SIS platforms, digital literacy tools).

Employment Details:
Status: Full-time, exempt; school-year schedule with required school events.

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials.

Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision.

Safeguarding & Clearances All employees must complete a background check, VIRTUS/child-protection training, and required Diocese clearances prior to start.

To Apply Email a single PDF to: smcaprincipal@stmargaretschoolmv.org with the subject line "6th Grade Homeroom/ELA Teacher_Your Name."

Please Include:
Cover letter (address your Catholic faith, mission alignment, and teaching philosophy)
Resume/CV
Three professional references (at least one current/former supervisor)

About the Employer

Our Mission
Saint Margaret Catholic Academy exists to educate and form young people in light of the Gospel. Saint Margaret Catholic Academy recognizes the unique talents of each student. Our mission, therefore, is to help all students attain their full potential through an integrated academic curriculum, rooted in Gospel values and Catholic teachings.

Our Vision
Saint Margaret Catholic Academy encourages students to achieve their full potential spiritually. morally, confidently, and academically to ensure they are prepared to meet the challenges of the world around them.