Middle & High School English Teacher

About Pristine Academy

Pristine Academy is a Montessori-inspired, K–12 learning community dedicated to cultivating curiosity, independence, and deep critical thinking. Our Co-Teaching Model emphasizes collaboration between educators, individualized pacing, and mastery-based progression. At the middle school and high school level, we integrate Subject.com curriculum as a foundational resource, while maintaining flexibility for hands-on, project-based learning and interdisciplinary connections.

Position Overview

Pristine Academy is seeking a dynamic and passionate Middle & High School English Teacher to join our innovative teaching team. The ideal candidate is deeply committed to adolescent development, enthusiastic about Montessori-inspired practices, and skilled at using digital platforms such as Subject.com to guide students through rigorous, engaging, and creative learning experiences. This role will involve collaboration with co-teachers to design and implement cross-disciplinary and student-centered learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English Language Arts instruction for students in grades 7–12, aligned with Subject.com curriculum and Pristine Academy’s Montessori-inspired philosophy.
• Collaborate with co-teacher to create an integrated, supportive, and engaging classroom environment. Support co-teacher in other subject areas.
• Foster critical reading, analytical writing, and effective communication skills through literature, composition, grammar, and vocabulary development.
• Create a prepared learning environment that encourages student independence, curiosity, and collaboration.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and allow for individualized pacing in a co-teaching model.
• Integrate technology, project-based learning, and cross-curricular connections into daily instruction.
• Guide students in developing research, creative expression, and presentation skills.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents/guardians, providing updates on student progress and growth.
• Participate in professional development, reflective practice, and faculty meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Valid teaching certification/licensure (or eligibility) preferred.
• Experience teaching middle and/or high school English Language Arts.
• Familiarity with Montessori education, mastery-based learning, or personalized learning models strongly preferred.
• Ability to integrate digital tools and Subject.com curriculum into classroom practice.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills.
• Commitment to student-centered education, lifelong learning, and holistic child development.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with Montessori adolescent programs or alternative education models.
• Passion for guiding students through both classic literature and contemporary texts.
• Creativity in designing student-led projects and interdisciplinary experiences.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.