Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher (Full-Time) for  School Year

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area.

The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.

St. Paul Catholic Church, Fenton is seeking a passionate, student-centered Middle School Language Arts Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year who is committed to fostering strong literacy skills, critical thinking, and a love of reading and writing in students. The ideal candidate creates engaging, standards-aligned instruction while nurturing the spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth of each learner. This teacher embraces the school’s Catholic identity, maintains high academic expectations, and builds a classroom environment rooted in respect, curiosity, and collaboration.

Design and deliver rigorous, developmentally appropriate lessons in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and literature.

Implement curriculum aligned with school standards and Catholic educational values.

Use a variety of instructional strategies, including differentiated instruction, to support diverse learners.

Integrate technology to enhance instruction, student engagement, and assessment.

Provide timely, constructive feedback to support student growth.

Assessment & Progress Monitoring

Develop and administer assessments to evaluate student understanding and skill development.

Analyze student data to inform instruction and provide targeted support.

Communicate academic progress to students, parents, and administrators.

Maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom culture.

Manage classroom routines and behavior through respectful, consistent expectations.

Foster a love for reading, writing, and lifelong learning.

Communicate regularly and effectively with parents, colleagues, and school leadership.

Participate in professional learning communities, faculty meetings, and school initiatives.

Collaborate with support staff to meet the needs of all learners.

Catholic Identity & School Culture

Model and uphold the values and mission of St. Paul Catholic Church.

Participate in school liturgies, prayer, service projects, and community events.

Support the spiritual development of students through example and classroom practices.

Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, Language Arts, or a related field.

Teaching certification or willingness to obtain appropriate certification.

Experience working with middle school–aged students in an educational setting.

Strong knowledge of reading, writing, grammar, and literature instruction.

Ability to plan engaging lessons and differentiate instruction for diverse learners.

Effective classroom-management and communication skills.

Commitment to collaborating with colleagues, parents, and school leadership.

Willingness to support and uphold the Catholic mission and values of the school.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.