<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Canterbury Public Schools</p> <p>45 Westminster Road</p> <p>Canterbury, CT 06331</p> <p>2025-2026 School Year</p> <p>Grade 6 Middle School Language Arts Teacher</p> <p>Qualified Candidate must hold CT Certification in one of these areas: 006, 215 or CT Elementary Certification (includes Gr. 6)</p> <p>Come join a dynamic middle school team that is student-focused. We offer small class sizes, competitive pay, and strong collegial support. Candidates must have a strong background in reading, writer's workshop, and restorative practices.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>The successful candidate will work under the general supervision of the School Administrator to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills </li><li>Work in the interest of the students' physical and emotional welfare and to embrace a growth mindset </li><li>Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences </li><li>Create ELA lessons within the frameworks of the EL Science of Reading program-training and support provided </li><li>Maintain contact with parents and school personnel as needed to evaluate students' academic and social growth </li><li>Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of people, including students, their parents, and staff </li><li>Collaborate with colleagues in order to best meet the academic and social emotional needs of students as well as foster a positive school-wide culture </li></ul> <p>Interested candidates should send the following:</p> <ul> <li>Completed application (Please find a copy on our website at </li></ul> <p>https://www.canterburypublicschools.org/district/human-resources/</p> <ul> <li>Letter of Interest </li><li>Resume </li><li>Statement of educational philosophy </li><li>Copy of certification(s) </li><li>3 current letters of recommendation </li><li>Transcripts </li></ul> <p>All completed documentation should be sent to:</p> <p>Dr. Christopher Bitgood, Superintendent of Schools</p> <p>Canterbury Public Schools</p> <p>45 Westminster Road</p> <p>Canterbury, CT 06331</p> <p>Email applications will also be accepted, provided all documents are scanned and included in the email. Email address for submission is: dhorn@canterburypublicschools.org</p> <p>Closes: Open until filled EOE</p>