Middle School ELA Teacher - 26-27 School Year

Launch EL Charter School is seeking a passionate and skilled Middle School ELA Teacher to join our instructional team. The teacher will develop and deliver standards-aligned ELA lessons, design and facilitate expedition-based learning experiences, and provide explicit writing instruction. The ideal candidate brings strong content knowledge in ELA, a commitment to equitable instruction, and a genuine belief that every student can produce meaningful, ambitious work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Valid New York State Teaching Certification in ELA
• Deep knowledge of ELA pedagogy including close reading, writing process, and structured academic discourse
• Experience teaching writing as a craft, not just a skill — middle school experience preferred
• Teaching experience in an urban setting preferred
• Unwavering commitment to equity, Launch's mission, and the EL Education model
• Documented success moving student reading and writing achievement, with clear evidence of growth over time
• Familiarity with Red Thread or a similar thematic, inquiry-driven ELA curriculum is a plus; experience with project-based or expedition-based learning where students produce work for real audiences is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and/or Roth IRA with employer match
• Flexible spending accounts (Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Transit)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health, family, and wellness support
• Professional development funding and ongoing coaching
• Parental leave
• Summer benefits