Middle School ELA Teacher

**Position: ELA Teacher** Location: Emblaze Academy Charter School, Bronx, NY Start Date: November 2026 Salary Range: $55,000–$100,000 (commensurate with experience and certification) Employment Type: Full-Time **About Emblaze Academy** Emblaze Academy is a high-expectations charter school in the Bronx serving grades 6–8. Our mission is to prepare all students to thrive academically and graduate from the college of their choice or pursue the trade of their passion. We are grounded in a school culture of respect, integrity, scholarship, and effort, fostering both excellence and inclusion every day. **About the Role** We are seeking a passionate and results-driven ELA Teacher. This teacher will lead rigorous, engaging instruction that builds students’ reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. Using the Reading Reconsidered curriculum and high-leverage instructional strategies, the ELA Teacher will foster a love of reading while preparing students for the academic demands of high school and beyond. This role includes collaboration with the Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction and Special Education team to ensure lessons are inclusive and differentiated to meet the needs of all learners. **Key Responsibilities** * Plan and deliver daily ELA lessons aligned to the Reading Reconsidered curriculum and grade-level standards * Co teach and differentiate History content with the support of the ELA teacher. * Use data to inform instruction, re-teach as needed, and track student progress toward reading and writing benchmarks * Provide targeted supports to students through small-group instruction, writing feedback, and intervention strategies * Collaborate with co-teachers, SPED specialists, and grade-level teammates to support all learners * Build a strong classroom culture grounded in the school’s RISE values: Respect, Integrity, Scholarship, and Effort * Communicate regularly with families about student progress, behavior, and academic goals * Participate in weekly Friday professional development and contribute to schoolwide academic initiatives **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree (required); Master’s degree in Education or English-related field (preferred) * New York State certification in ELA or Childhood Education with extension (preferred) * Experience teaching ELA at the middle school level, especially in under-resourced settings (preferred) * Strong belief in the power of rigorous reading and writing instruction for all students * Familiarity with or interest in the Reading Reconsidered curriculum and high-leverage instructional practices * Commitment to ongoing growth, feedback, and collaboration **Benefits** * Competitive salary * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * 403(b) retirement plan * Generous PTO and holidays * Supportive, mission-driven team culture Pay: From $55,000.00 per year Benefits: * 403(b) * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Work Location: In person