Middle School English-Language Arts Teacher

Middle School English-Language Arts Teacher

CURREY INGRAM ACADEMY - 3.8

Brentwood, TN Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree in special education Working with individuals with disabilities Learning technology Writing skills Mid-level Bachelor's degree in English Bachelor's degree Working with middle schoolers Literacy education Classroom experience Working with students with special education needs Teaching English language arts Special Education English Collaborative teaching Grammar Experience Communication skills Full Job Description Currey Ingram Academy is seeking a dynamic and experienced Middle School English-Language Arts (ELA) Teacher to join our dedicated faculty for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate is a passionate educator with a strong background in all components of structured literacy and/or Special Education and a commitment to helping students grow as confident and capable learners. This full-time position includes teaching ELA for grades 5-8, which includes explicit instruction in active reading strategies, vocabulary, word recognition, written expression, grammar, and spelling / morphology. The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for differentiating instruction and fostering a collaborative, student-centered classroom environment. In addition, candidates should be eager to work with colleagues to design and implement evidence-based instructional practices, provide individualized academic support, and contribute to the broader school community through advisory, extracurricular involvement, and/or committee work. Currey Ingram Academy is a co-ed, college-preparatory day and boarding school (JK-12 for day; 9-12 for boarding) located in beautiful Brentwood, TN. We specialize in empowering students with learning differences to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. At Currey Ingram, teaching is personalized, class sizes are small, and professional collaboration is a core value. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the chance to be part of a community that values creativity, compassion, and professional growth. Bachelor's or advanced degree in Reading, English and/or Special Education. Preference given to candidates with experience supporting students with learning differences, structured literacy and evidence-based reading and writing intervention, and SRSD (Self-Regulated Strategy Development) for writing. Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience with classroom technology and a commitment to continuous professional growth.