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Job Description Middle School Faculty - ELA

2026 - 2027 School Year

Saint Patrick Academy is seeking a Middle School (7th grade-8th grade) ELA teacher. SPA is a co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-K 3-through 8th grade in Portsmouth, NH. The Lower School is comprised of Pre-Kindergarten-4th grade, and the Middle School houses grades 5-8. SPA provides a challenging and enriched curriculum that allows graduates to achieve success in the high schools of their choice. Teachers must possess excellent oral and written skills with both colleagues and the community.

The ideal candidate:

• The ideal candidate has experience and skills in teaching ELA, as well as in curriculum development, classroom management, and pedagogy
• Has experience with and a passion for Middle School students and Middle-level education
• Desires to develop expertise in differentiated instruction and virtue formation
• Demonstrates meaningful skill with technology in order to create authentic learning experiences for students (SPA is a 1:1 Chromebook school)
• Works collaboratively with administration, faculty, and staff in carrying out the Catholic mission of the school
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills
• Holds at least a bachelor's degree
• Thrives in a faith-driven environment

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching six sections 
• Overseeing and managing a daily homeroom
• Guiding Middle School students in the academic, social and spiritual dimensions of their lives
• Engaging in the larger school community by overseeing clubs and activities

Please send a cover letter and resume to Dr. James Melone at jmelone@saintpatrickacademy.org.