Hiring: Leave Replacement ELA Teacher

25-26 Hiring: Leave Replacement ELA Teacher JobID: 578 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/English Date Posted: 9/15/2025 Location: Seven Bridges Middle School Additional Information: Show/Hide The Chappaqua Central School District is a community of six schools serving approximately 3500 students in Westchester County.

We are seeking excellent educators who can provide high-quality instruction and build authentic, supportive relationships with students.

We are committed to hiring an inclusive teaching staff to create warm, joyful, student-centered, and welcoming schools.

Chappaqua CSD is looking for a thoughtful and knowledgeable educator to serve in the leave replacement position of ELA Teacher at Seven Bridges Middle School beginning immediately.

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Develops and actualizes a learning environment consistent with school district vision, goals and objectives.

* Knowledge of NYS ELA Standards and uses them for unit and lesson plan development.

* Strong, broad knowledge of fiction and non-fiction literature, both classic and contemporary.

* Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

* Thoughtfully centers equity in the daily learning experiences to support the students' awareness of identity and inclusivity.

* Develops clear, engaging, and relevant lesson plans that appropriately challenge students and demonstrate current educational pedagogy.

* Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth; actively seeks professional learning opportunities.

* Demonstrates an understanding of how to implement project-based learning, teach to various learning styles, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with department members.

* Exhibits an inclusive philosophy where all students are capable of succeeding regardless of differences and challenges.

* Exudes a joy of learning and an ability to work with students of all skill and ability levels.

* Experience with social and emotional learning and building a positive classroom culture that focuses on the development of the whole child (knowledge of RULER is a plus). * Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs.

* Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

* Committed to student-centered and student-driven learning experiences with opportunities for student voice and choice.

Certifications/Experience: * New York State Certification ELA 7-12