Middle School Humanities Teacher - 7th/8th Grade

Elijah House Academy is looking for a 7th/8th Grade Middle School Humanities Teacher to join our team of passionate professionals. Spread the word. It's a great job at a wonderful school!

Applicants will only be considered once the application on the Elijah House Academy website is completed and cover letter and resume are submitted.

Please see our website to apply:https://elijahhouseacademy.org/about/employment-opportunities/

Thank you for your interest!

Position Description:

Middle School Humanities Teacher - 7th/8th Grade

Position Goals :

EHA is searching for an experienced middle school teacher for the upcoming 2026-27 school year who believes in and embodies our philosophy of education such that his or her instruction cultivates within students a love for the humanities. This teacher will be responsible for helping students master content, develop related skills, and form good habits through the study of literature, grammar, composition, and history.

Position Reporting Responsibility:

This position reports directly to the Dean of Academics and works in collaboration with the middle school teachers.

Qualifications:

Anyone who is seeking this position at EHA must:

• Agree with the EHA statement of religious beliefs
• Embody the mission, vision and core values of EHA
• Prioritize relationships through effective communication and collaboration within our diverse community
• Hold a Bachelor's degree (mandatory)
• Offer classroom experience (preferred)

Position Functions and Essential Duties:

Teacher

• Teach the curriculum as approved by the Dean of Academics
• Create and/or enhance unit plans for content areas
• Submit weekly lesson plans/daily objectives in a timely manner
• Conduct regular formative assessments in addition to periodic summative assessments and document these on a weekly basis so that progress reports and quarterly report cards can be prepared in a timely manner.

Classroom Manager

• Execute homeroom duties
• Create and implement a classroom management plan
• Keep daily records (attendance, behavioral documentation, etc.)

Parent Advocate and Communicator

• Communicate weekly with parents through Monday packets
• Plan and execute parent/teacher conferences when scheduled or when the need arises

Community Member

• Attend mandatory staff meetings, professional development, and teacher work days
• Attend the Annual EHA Gala
• Attend extra-curricular activities when available

Steward

• Physical classroom space and materials
• Laptop
• Curriculum

The Middle School Humanities Teacher is a full-time exempt 10-month position with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid student holidays, life insurance, long-term disability, and free tuition for children of employees.