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Middle School ELA/History

Middle School ELA/History

Total Job Openings: 1

Job Start Date: July 1, 2026

Employment Type: 10 Month

Job Location: Southwest Fort Wayne

Work Hours: 7:45 am - 3:30 pm

Employer Overview

Emmanuel Christian School is a growing, mission-driven K–8 school committed to academic excellence, spiritual formation, and meaningful community. We believe students learn best in an environment where they are known, challenged, and encouraged. Our faculty work collaboratively to educate the whole child—mind, heart, and character—while partnering closely with families.

Application Contact

Email: [email protected]

Hours Available: 8:35 am - 3:45 pm

Telephone: 260-672-0042

Industry: Education

Incentive Compensation

Salary and benefits package commensurate with academic preparation, experience, and past success.

Job Benefits

Health Insurance options available for eligible full-time employees

Retirement plan participation with employer contribution

Paid school breaks, including summers, school holidays, and scheduled academic breaks

Supportive, mission-driven work environment with small class sizes

Collaborative faculty culture and instructional support

Opportunities for professional development and growth

Meaningful work that aligns faith, learning, and community

Applicant Location Requirements

3–5 years of classroom experience teaching English Language Arts at the middle school level

Strong classroom management and lesson design skills

Ability to engage diverse learners and foster a love of reading and writing

Education Requirements

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

Teaching certification preferred but not required

Demonstrated knowledge of middle school English Language Arts standards, including reading, writing, grammar, and literature

Commitment to ongoing professional growth and instructional excellence

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned English Language Arts instruction for middle school students

Teach reading comprehension, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and literature using developmentally appropriate strategies

Create a structured, positive classroom environment that supports student growth and accountability

Assess student learning through assignments, projects, and formative and summative assessments

Provide timely, constructive feedback to students and communicate academic progress with families

Collaborate with fellow faculty and staff to support student success and school-wide initiatives

Integrate a biblical worldview and character formation naturally into instruction and classroom culture

Participate in required meetings, professional development, and school events

Security Clearance Requirement

Full background check

Skills

Strong instructional skills in reading, writing, grammar, and literature

Ability to engage middle school students through discussion, analysis, and creative expression

Effective classroom management and relationship-building skills

Clear written and verbal communication with students, families, and colleagues

Ability to plan, organize, and adapt lessons to meet diverse learning needs

Strong assessment and feedback skills to support student growth

Collaboration and teamwork within a faculty community

Flexibility, professionalism, and a growth-minded approach to teaching

Ability to integrate faith, character, and biblical worldview into daily instruction in an age-appropriate way

Special Commitments

Commitment to a personal faith in Jesus Christ and to living out that faith in both professional and personal conduct

Willingness to affirm, sign, and actively uphold Emmanuel Christian School’s Life Together Covenant

Alignment with the school’s mission, values, and statement of faith

Commitment to fostering a Christ-centered, respectful, and unified school community

Desire to partner with families and colleagues in the spiritual and academic formation of students