Middle School ELA/History Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Total Job Openings: 1
Job Start Date: July 1, 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, 10 Month
Job Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Work Hours: 7:45 am - 3:30 pm
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 when they are known, challenged, and supported. Our faculty works collaboratively to educate the whole child—mind, heart, and character—while partnering closely with families.
Email: [email protected]
Hours Available: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Telephone: 260-672-0042
Industry: Education
This is a full-time, 10-month school-year position. Compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and demonstrated instructional excellence in a Christian educational environment.
• School-year schedule with summers and academic breaks
• Health insurance options for eligible full-time employees
• Employer-supported retirement plan participation
• Paid school breaks and holidays
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment
• Small class sizes and collaborative faculty culture
• Professional development and instructional coaching opportunities
• Meaningful work integrating faith, learning, and service
Bachelor’s degree in English, History, Education, or related field required
Valid Indiana teaching license preferred (or eligibility to obtain)
Demonstrated knowledge of middle school ELA and social studies standards
Commitment to ongoing professional growth and instructional excellence
Minimum 3–5 years of experience teaching middle school English Language Arts and/or History preferred
Experience teaching reading comprehension, writing instruction, grammar, and historical analysis
Strong classroom management and lesson design skills
Ability to engage students in critical thinking, discussion, and written expression
Experience integrating primary sources, literature, and cross-curricular connections
The physical requirements of this position include the ability to stand for extended periods, move throughout classrooms and school facilities, lift instructional materials up to 25 pounds, and supervise students in classroom and outdoor environments.
The Middle School ELA/History Teacher will:
• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in English Language Arts and History
• Develop students’ reading comprehension, writing fluency, grammar proficiency, and analytical thinking skills
• Integrate biblical truth and worldview into literature, historical study, and classroom discussions
• Foster respectful dialogue and critical thinking around historical and cultural topics
• Assess student progress and communicate clearly with families
• Establish and maintain a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment
• Collaborate with faculty and administration to support student growth
• Participate in school events, professional development, and community life
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Head of School or Principal
This position reports directly to the Principal.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of state and federal background checks and compliance with all child safety policies of Emmanuel Christian School.
The employee must have the ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats and possess visual and auditory acuity sufficient to supervise students and deliver instruction effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to teach and model effective writing and analytical thinking
• Classroom leadership and student engagement strategies
• Ability to integrate faith and learning across disciplines
• Organizational and time management skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
Personal and active commitment to Jesus Christ
Alignment with Emmanuel Christian School’s Statement of Faith and mission
Willingness to affirm and uphold the Faculty Handbook and Life Together Covenant
Commitment to fostering a Christ-centered, respectful, and unified school community
Desire to partner with families in the holistic formation of students
Agreement with ECS doctrinal statement
Willingness to uphold the Faculty Handbook and school policies
Commitment to collaboration and continuous instructional improvement