Middle School ELA Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Atlas Public Schools is excited to launch its new middle school beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, starting with 6th grade. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher to join our founding middle school team.

This is a new position and a unique opportunity for an educator who is excited to help build a strong middle school culture from the ground up. The Middle School ELA Teacher will play a critical role in establishing rigorous academic expectations, systems, and instructional practices that will grow with our students as Atlas expands to additional middle school grades in future years.

Responsibilities

Curriculum Development and Instruction

• Internalize and implement Atlas-approved middle school ELA curriculum aligned to Missouri Learning Standards.


• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons focused on reading comprehension, literary analysis, writing, grammar, and vocabulary development.


• Facilitate instruction using a variety of texts, including novels, nonfiction, poetry, and informational texts.


• Incorporate discussion-based learning, writing workshops, and text-dependent analysis to deepen student understanding.


• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.

Classroom Environment and Management

• Establish and maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom culture aligned with Atlas values.


• Implement consistent routines and clear expectations that support student independence and accountability.


• Build strong relationships with students and families to support academic growth and social-emotional development.


• Address behavior proactively using restorative and developmentally appropriate practices.

Student Support and Differentiation

• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic needs of middle school learners.


• Provide targeted support and enrichment through small groups, conferencing, and intervention strategies.


• Collaborate with special education, intervention, and support staff to ensure all students have access to grade-level content.

Collaboration and Professional Growth

• Collaborate closely with grade-level teammates, instructional coaches, and Deans of Instruction.


• Participate actively in data meetings, professional development, and instructional planning cycles.


• Engage in ongoing reflection and professional learning to continuously improve instructional practice.

Family and School Community Engagement

• Communicate regularly with families about student progress, expectations, and classroom updates.


• Contribute positively to the Atlas school culture and community events.


• Support school-wide initiatives, assessments, and enrichment opportunities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.


• Missouri teaching certification in English Language Arts (or ability to obtain).


• Experience teaching middle school students strongly preferred.


• Strong content knowledge in reading, writing, and literary analysis.


• Commitment to Atlas’ mission, values, and belief in all students’ ability to achieve at high levels.

Additional Information

This is a year-round position with scheduled breaks aligned to the Atlas academic calendar. Occasional flexibility may be required to support school-wide initiatives, events, or intersession programming.