Communication Teacher

Communication Teacher – Merryhill School

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid holidays and sick days

• 401k plan with company match

• Tuition discounts for your children

• Professional development

• Education reimbursement and partnerships
  

About the Role

As a Communication Teacher at Merryhill School, you will help students in grades 2–8 develop the confidence, emotional intelligence, and communication skills needed to thrive both academically and personally. Through engaging, age-appropriate instruction, you will guide students in building self-expression, active listening, public speaking, conflict resolution, and interpersonal problem-solving skills.

This role emphasizes the development of emotional literacy and effective communication through the principles of the 7 Habits framework. The ideal candidate is a skilled educator who can create a supportive classroom environment where students feel empowered to share ideas, navigate challenges, and grow into confident communicators.

You will also:

• Design and deliver a communication curriculum that progresses from foundational communication skills in elementary grades to advanced public speaking, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills in middle school

• Teach students how to express ideas clearly, listen purposefully, and engage in respectful, productive dialogue

• Incorporate the 7 Habits framework into lessons that support peer relationships, collaboration, and problem-solving

• Foster emotional literacy by helping students develop self-awareness, emotional vocabulary, empathy, and healthy self-expression

• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students can practice communication skills through presentations, discussions, role-playing activities, and peer feedback

• Build student confidence through gradual skill development and opportunities for public speaking and leadership

• Assess student progress, maintain accurate gradebooks, and provide meaningful feedback to support growth

• Differentiate instruction to meet the varying developmental and learning needs of students in grades 2–8

• Communicate with families regarding student progress and communication skill development as needed

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and staff to reinforce communication and social-emotional learning across the school community

• Support school operations, including student arrival and dismissal duties, school events, and other community-building activities

• Perform homeroom responsibilities on an as-needed basis

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Teaching certification and/or demonstrated successful teaching experience preferred

• Experience working with elementary and middle school students

• Strong knowledge of communication instruction, social-emotional learning, and student development

• Thorough understanding of the 7 Habits framework and its application in student learning environments

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Strong classroom management and relationship-building abilities

• Ability to inspire confidence, engagement, and personal growth in students

• Commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment

• Ability to pass state and federal background checks