Sixth Grade Language Arts Teacher

Navigator Academy of Leadership Location: Valrico Campus Major Function: Inspire a love of reading, writing, and communication by creating engaging learning experiences that encourage sixth-grade students to discover their voices and grow as confident learners! This position is responsible for delivering meaningful, standards-based language arts instruction that develops students' reading comprehension, writing skills, vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking.

The ideal candidate fosters a positive, supportive classroom where students are encouraged to express themselves, think creatively, and reach their full academic potential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging language arts lessons aligned with Florida state standards and curriculum requirements. Develop students' reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, writing, and communication skills. Encourage critical thinking, creativity, literary analysis, and effective written and verbal expression. Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and support individual student growth.

Monitor student progress through assessments, analyze data, and adjust instruction to improve achievement. Establish and maintain a positive, structured, and respectful classroom environment. Promote independent reading, collaborative learning, and active classroom participation. Maintain accurate attendance, grades, lesson plans, and other required student records.

Communicate regularly with parents, colleagues, and administration regarding student progress and needs. Incorporate appropriate instructional technology and support school initiatives, including The Leader in Me . Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and assigned supervisory duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Possession of, or eligibility for, a Florida teaching certificate appropriate for the grade level and subject area. Strong knowledge of language arts curriculum, literacy development, and instructional strategies. Excellent communication, classroom management, and organizational skills.

Ability to use student data to guide instruction and support academic growth. Growth mindset and willingness to implement The Leader in Me program. Preferred: Florida certification in Middle Grades English (Grades 5–9) or a related subject area; experience teaching middle school language arts.