Middle School ELA Teacher: Grades 6-8 (2026-27)

Job Description

2026-27 Middle School ELA Teacher

Union Day School delivers a rigorous and content-rich education to a diverse community of students, in a shared conviction that each student will achieve high quality academic success and enriched personal growth.

Union Day School nurtures all students to discover their talents and passion, build foundation skills and character to reach their true potential, and grow meaningful relationships for confidence and future success.

UDS Teacher Expectations:

• Be inclusive and responsive to a diverse staff, student body, and family community;
  
• Show a personal commitment to upholding intellect, inquiry, imagination, and integrity, and be committed to the belief that all children can learn and achieve at high levels.
  
• Ability to receive and implement feedback;
  
• Provide a positive learning environment that will equip our children to be locally competitive and globally conscientious.
  
• Create a culture of joy in learning, excellence in instruction, and rigorous exploration;
  
• Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success.

Job Description:

• Plan and implement high-quality IB MYP (Middle Years Programme) units of instruction that align with both the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and the IB MYP Language and Literature framework.
  
• Use MYP assessment criteria to evaluate student work and provide timely, constructive feedback that promotes reflection and growth.
  
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to design interdisciplinary units.
  
• Contribute to the school's culture of continuous improvement, international-mindedness, and learner profile development.
  
• Communicate effectively and proactively with students, families, and staff to support academic success.
  
• Maintain accurate records of student learning, attendance, and behavior in accordance with school and IB expectations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree or higher preferred)
  
• North Carolina teacher certification in subject area;
  
• At least (1) year of teaching experience with record of improving student achievement;
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences (including colleagues, students and families).
  
• Demonstrated professional behavior, including discretion, judgment and integrity.

Preferred:

• Teaching experience within the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme;
  
• Ability to thrive in an innovative school environment;
  
• Knowledge and background related to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS).

Compensation:

• Based upon experience, degree/certification, NC State Salary Guide and the Union County Licensed Teacher Supplement.

Union Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.