How to hire a middle school english teacher

How to hire a middle school english teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step middle school english teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a middle school english teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new middle school english teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the middle school english teacher you need to hire. Certain middle school english teacher roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A middle school english teacher's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, middle school english teachers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of middle school english teachers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Middle School English Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Middle School English Teacher	Middle school teachers educate students, typically in sixth through eighth grades. Middle school teachers help students build on the fundamentals they learned in elementary school and prepare them for the more difficult curriculum they will face in high school.	$18-33
   Teacher	Being a teacher is one of the most passionate professions, among others. Teachers educate, motivate, and guide every generation of learners to prepare them for the real world... Show more	$15-33
   Head Teacher	A headteacher is responsible for monitoring the students' overall learning process, managing and evaluating the performance of school staff, implementing effective learning strategies for the students, encouraging them to reach their maximum potential, and gain self-confidence. Headteachers often lead meetings, especially discussing school activities and the child's performance to their parents, implementing safety policies, and enforcing disciplinary actions for policy violations... Show more	$15-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Classroom Management
   • Language Arts
   • Student Learning
   • Curriculum Development
   • Literature
   • Grammar
   • Instructional Materials
   • Learning Environment
   • Classroom Environment
   • English Language
   • Learning Styles
   • Student Achievement
   • Public Schools
   • State Standards

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Plan English conversation and writing classes, grade assignments, design and lead an English summer camp course for freshmen.
   • Serve as advisor for yearbook and drama.
   • Participate in the IEP process and development of the student plan.
   • Attend quarterly meetings and update goals on clients IEP s. Write progress reports, diagnostic reports and report cards.
   • Introduce students to classical literature.
   • Promote internationalization in Japanese communities by improving foreign language education and developing international exchange at the community level.

   More middle school english teacher duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the middle school english teacher job description is a good way to get more applicants. A middle school english teacher salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a middle school english teacher in Arizona may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level middle school english teacher. Additionally, a middle school english teacher with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average middle school english teacher salary

   $52,044yearly

   $25.02 hourly rate

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   Entry-level middle school english teacher salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average middle school english teacher salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$74,157	$36
   2	District of Columbia	$72,614	$35
   3	Massachusetts	$67,464	$32
   4	Maryland	$65,739	$32
   5	New Jersey	$62,595	$30
   6	California	$59,331	$29
   7	Hawaii	$52,051	$25
   8	Georgia	$51,757	$25
   9	Oklahoma	$49,800	$24
   10	Michigan	$49,601	$24
   11	Minnesota	$48,455	$23
   12	Texas	$47,146	$23
   13	South Carolina	$44,790	$22
   14	Missouri	$43,560	$21
   15	Tennessee	$42,759	$21
   16	Louisiana	$42,541	$20
   17	Colorado	$40,745	$20
   18	Arizona	$40,600	$20
   19	Idaho	$38,363	$18

   Average middle school english teacher salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Savannah-Chatham County Public School System	$65,744	$31.61	26
   2	Excel Academy Charter Schools	$64,162	$30.85	10
   3	Delhi Unified School District	$62,146	$29.88
   4	Santa Rosa City Schools	$60,514	$29.09
   5	La Scuola d'Italia Gugliemo Marconi	$59,164	$28.44	7
   6	Montgomery County Public Schools	$57,512	$27.65	35
   7	Energized for Excellence Academy, Inc.	$56,499	$27.16
   8	YES Prep Public Schools	$54,573	$26.24	12
   9	KIPP St. Louis	$53,229	$25.59	13
   10	Culver City Unified School District	$52,863	$25.41	5
   11	Edmond Public Schools	$52,810	$25.39	17
   12	Distinctive Schools	$52,635	$25.31	22
   13	Roosevelt Ind School District	$52,376	$25.18	7
   14	Chaminade High School	$51,909	$24.96	4
   15	Camino Nuevo Charter Academy	$51,177	$24.60	9
   16	Torrance Unified School District	$50,471	$24.26	6
   17	Friendship Public Charter School	$50,462	$24.26
   18	DCP Holdings Inc	$48,809	$23.47
   19	KIPP DC	$48,664	$23.40	87
   20	Downey Unified School District	$48,565	$23.35	2

4. Writing a middle school english teacher job description

   A middle school english teacher job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a middle school english teacher job description:

   Middle school english teacher job description example

   ASTEC is searching for an ELA/English teacher to join our team. We are currently a preK-12th grade campus, however we encourage all grade level ELA teachers to apply as well! We are in need of qualified English teachers to become a part of a great team and an administration who values professional development.

   
   

   Must be professional, dedicated, understand pedagogy, have a good command of technology, be organized and willing to work with a team of faculty, administrators and our exceptional scholars.

   
   

   We are currently interviewing for the 2022-2023 school year to find the best candidates. Our teacher salary scale can be found by clicking the link below. New teachers work a total of 187 working days in a full contract and enjoy all of the holidays, breaks, and weekends that teachers are accustomed to.

   
   

   Applicants with more years and higher degrees receive more pay.

   
   

   All new hires will receive a one-time sign on bonus up to $1,500, paid on their first check if they hold an OK Teaching certification.

   
   

   ASTEC pays teachers between $3,000 -$11,000 more than the state minimum salaries.

   
   

   Salary Scale

   
   

   Benefits Package

   
   

   Benefits include paid medical insurance through HealthChoice for the employee, up to 5% match in a 401(k) from day one, paid leave and liability insurance. Offered at the employee's expense include various family insurance options and a cafeteria plan.

   
   

   2022-2023 Working Calendar (Draft)

   
   

   Minimum Requirements:

   
   

   Must possess at least a bachelor's degree.

   
   

   Be at least highly qualified as defined by state and federal guidelines. (30 credit hours in an education or English-related degree)

   
   

   Basic understanding of technology utilized in today's classrooms (Google classroom/spreadsheet, etc..)

   
   

   Must have received their COVID-19 vaccination.

   
   

   Preferred Requirements

   
   

   Possession of an Oklahoma Teacher Certification in English(Those who went through a college of education will be placed at the top of the list!)

   
   

   Prior experience as a teacher, tutor, or school employee

   
   

   Graduate degree or other relative experience.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right middle school english teacher for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your middle school english teacher job on Zippia to find and attract quality middle school english teacher candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit middle school english teachers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new middle school english teacher

   Once you have selected a candidate for the middle school english teacher position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new middle school english teacher first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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