Middle School Teacher jobs in Advance, MO

Whitfield School, an innovative educational institution for students in grades 6-12, announces an opening for a middle or high school English teacher. We are seeking individuals who actively engage with—and learn from—colleagues on a daily basis, thrive on the opportunity to co-create an equitable and inclusive environment for a diverse student body, and apply research-based best practices in their classrooms day in and day out. This position will begin in August 2024.

Whitfield’s English Department fosters character, curiosity, and passion in collaborative, discussion-based classrooms. Students develop an appreciation of the power and beauty of the English language by exploring literature, writing in a broad selection of modes with different purposes, and engaging with a variety of audiences. The mission of the English department is to provide students with the tools they need to become skilled, effective, and enthusiastic readers, writers, and communicators.

Typical responsibilities include the following:

• Teach five sections of middle school English


• Serve as an advisor to approximately 12 middle school students


• Meet with students during “Academic Lab” time to provide additional support, individualized feedback, and opportunities for extension


• Work with departmental peers to collaborate on curricular design and project-based learning experiences


• Collaborate with grade level team to foster a community of kindness, trust, and belonging


• Work professionally and cooperatively within the department, the School, and the broader Whitfield community

In addition to demonstrating a passion for working with middle school students, the ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Masters’ degree in Language Arts Education, Middle School Humanities, English, or related degree


• Two to three years of experience helping middle school students build essential skills as readers and writers and interact with multiple genres of young adult literature


• Background in and commitment to supporting the cognitive and social-emotional growth of early adolescence


• Background in and commitment to culturally responsive teaching


• Experience designing and facilitating collaborative, student-centered experiences in and around the classroom


• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication (oral and written) abilities


• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues


• A strong desire to participate in the whole life of the school


• Proficient computer skills, including familiarity with Google suite and Microsoft Office suite.

Interested candidates should submit the Whitfield Application for Employment form (click here) which includes submitting two PDF files through the application:

Questions about the position can be directed to Middle School Director Matt DiGiulio, matt.digiulio@whitfieldschool.org.