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.