Elementary English Teacher

### **Position Summary** We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Elementary English Teacher to join our team. The teacher will provide engaging, standards\-based English Language Arts instruction that develops students’ reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and communication skills. The teacher will create a positive, structured, and supportive classroom environment while helping students develop the academic skills, confidence, and habits needed to succeed in school and beyond. ### **Key Responsibilities** * Plan and deliver engaging, standards\-based English Language Arts lessons for elementary students. * Develop students’ reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, phonics, grammar, writing, and communication skills. * Prepare students to demonstrate proficiency on **IREAD\-3 and ILEARN assessments** through standards\-aligned instruction, purposeful practice, and ongoing assessment. * Use student data, formative assessments, and classroom observations to identify learning needs and adjust instruction. * Provide differentiated instruction and appropriate interventions to support students at different levels of achievement. * Teach students how to read closely, identify key ideas and details, determine word meaning, make inferences, and use evidence from texts. * Develop students’ written responses through explicit instruction in organization, grammar, vocabulary, and use of textual evidence. * Incorporate high\-quality literature, informational texts, and authentic reading materials. * Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of academic performance. * Provide timely feedback and communicate student progress with families. * Collaborate with teachers, intervention staff, and school leadership to support student achievement. * Establish and maintain a positive classroom culture that promotes respect, responsibility, effort, and a love of learning. * Participate in professional development, team meetings, curriculum planning, and school activities. * Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment. * Support the school’s academic goals, mission, and values. ### **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, English/Language Arts, or a related field. * Indiana teaching license or eligibility for Indiana licensure preferred. * Strong knowledge of elementary literacy and reading instruction. * Experience using student data to guide instruction preferred. * Experience preparing students for IREAD and/or ILEARN assessments preferred. * Strong classroom management and communication skills. * Ability to differentiate instruction and support diverse learners. * Commitment to student growth, academic excellence, and character development.