INSTRUCTOR​/PKY - Middle School English Language Arts Instructor

INSTRUCTOR/PKY - Middle School English Language Arts Instructor

Job No: 538201

Work Type:
Full Time

Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories:
Education/Training/Instructional Design

Department:  - ED-MIDDLE SCHOOL

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (DRS) is seeking to hire a Middle School English Language Arts Instructor for the 2026‑2027 school year.

You belong at a K‑12 teaching and learning environment that's leading the way! If you are interested in being a part of this dedicated team of professionals, we invite you to submit your curriculum vitae or resume and application.

• Direct teaching of assigned students.
• Administer and analyze formative assessments to monitor student progress and plan instructional shifts to increase achievement and success for all students.
• Design appropriate curriculum, instructional, and assessment accommodations to support academic success for all students including both striving and advanced learners.
• Incorporate effective and innovative uses of technology to support teaching, learning and collaboration.
• Maintain regular parent communication (electronically, face‑to‑face and conferences).
• Participate in practitioner inquiry (research) to support professional learning and inform continuous program improvement.
• Commit to continuous professional learning and ongoing reflection on effectiveness of teaching practice and implemented curricula for all students.

Commensurate with education & experience.

• A Master's degree; candidates with a Bachelor's degree will be considered, but will be required to obtain a Master's degree within three years of hire.
• Florida teaching certification; subject‑area certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Level 2 DCF background check.

3+ years of K‑12 teaching experience.

• A cover letter or letter of application.
• A complete resume or curriculum vitae.
• Three letters of recommendation providing evidence of effective teaching experience and ongoing collaboration with teaching colleagues.

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University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is a time‑limited position. Health assessment required:
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Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts to the hiring department upon hire. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service approved by NACES.

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University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws.