Position Type: Middle School/English Language Arts

Date Posted: 5/22/2025

Location: Academia Antonia Alonso

District: Academia Antonia Alonso La Academia is a flourishing Dual Language K-8 School with a focus on nurturing bilingual, biliterate and multicultural children. Its community is diverse. Each student brings unique strengths and needs that an integrated Team works to meet each day. Communication and collaboration between staff and families allow La Academia to consider the whole child and foster academic success through a foundation of emotional and social wellbeing. At the heart of La Academia is the mission to cultivate joy in learning.

Every day at La Academia we: Ensure that every student is an active member of the community who is known well, cared for, and respected; Ensure that teachers and administrators diligently make our mission, vision, and values actionable on a daily basis; Nurture an environment that encourages students to express their curiosity and creativity, to explore, and to take risks in learning, all of which are key to academic achievement; Believe that how children learn is just as important as what they learn. To continue with this endeavor, we are seeking a new TEAM member who is equally: Passionate Service Oriented Creative Collaborative A Problem Solver Motivated to inspire students

Individuals looking to become part of our vibrant and diverse community with a strong work ethic and commitment to social justice are invited to apply to join our TEAM.

Middle School Advisory Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION: La Academia's Middle School Advisory Teacher will provide academic and social-emotional support to students in grades 6 through 8. This teacher will play a vital role in fostering strong relationships with students, supporting their academic growth, and facilitating communication between staff and families. The Middle school Advisory Teacher will rotate between grade-level cohorts every other week and collaborate closely with ELA and Math teachers to provide targeted instructional support during their class periods.

REPORTS TO: Dean of Middle School

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilitate Advisory sessions with each middle school cohort (grades 6-8) on a rotating, bi-weekly schedule. Collaborate regularly with ELA and Math teachers to identify and support students in need of additional academic reinforcement. Provide small-group or one-on-one instruction as needed. Responsible for implementing and documenting RTI minutes. Track and analyze student progress in collaboration with academic teams, using data to drive instructional decisions. Communicate intervention progress and strategies with both staff and families, ensuring transparency and alignment in support plans. Develop and maintain a positive classroom culture during advisory sessions, promoting SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) and academic goal-setting. Participate in team meetings, professional development, and data discussions as part of the broader middle school team. Build strong, positive relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse community of students and their families as well as colleagues Complete all required training, goal setting, and other areas of compliance related to professional evaluations Prepare lesson plans, seating charts, and classroom procedures for substitute teachers Utilize school required platforms as required to perform duties Perform other classroom responsibilities and all other duties as assigned and/or stated in our Employee Handbook SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL: Demonstrate passion to work with Middle Schoolers through a student-centered, whole child approach Prioritize life-long learning and be driven to improve their instructional practice to continue their professional and personal development as an educator Take a Responsive Classroom approach to classroom behavior and promote restorative practices among students as a community member Partner constructively with all staff and parents to fulfill our school mission QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Delaware License and Middle Level English Language Arts Certification in required areas in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531 Successful completion of Praxis II exams 1-2 years of teaching experience at the middle school level with a master's degree in English or an education related degree in the English field Additional qualifications and/or alternatives as deemed necessary by the Board of Education and School Administration Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday Minimum lifting requirements- 50 pounds (with assistance) Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday **The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position**

EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENCY: Acceptable Criminal Background Check, Delaware Child Protection Registry, & TB Test Verification of Credentials and Past Employment Adherence to the Academia Antonia Alonso School's Policies

SALARY & BENEFITS: This is a Full-Time 10-Month position. Salary ranges are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Health, Dental and Vision benefits are included.