ESL Teacher

We are seeking an ESL Elementary & Middle School Teacher who is results-oriented and committed to ensuring success for all scholars. We are passionate about kids, fun, and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in Spanish/English that meets state and federal standards.
• Provide instruction consistent and coordinated with the school’s instructional program to ensure students meet and exceed learning targets.
• Develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies.
• Address all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each scholar’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the appropriate content area.
• Administer academic and language assessments to evaluate student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition (e.g., ACCESS for ELLs, MAP, Interim Assessments).
• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth to strategically respond to student learning needs, refine curriculum, and inform instructional practices.
• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies.
• Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom environment.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
• Participate in the collaborative curriculum design process with the grade team to ensure scholars meet WIDA English Language Development Standards.
• Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities.
• Attend all recommended professional development sessions specific to literacy and numeracy content.
• Attend scheduled faculty meetings or sessions pertinent to the ESL role.
• Weekly check-ins with the Principal and/or Student Support Coordinator to discuss both teacher and student performance.
• Exhibit resilience to persevere and turn challenges into opportunities.
• Perform any duties as assigned by the building school lead/principal.

Qualifications

• A valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate Required.
• English as a Second Language - CE/CEAS Required.
• At least 2 years of full-time classroom experience. Charter school and urban setting experience is preferred.
• A demonstrated track record of facilitating student academic growth and having a joyous, positive classroom.
• A Master’s Degree and teaching certificate in the content area. (Bachelor’s Degree is required.)
• Passion and sustained commitment to ensure that joyful, rigorous instruction is delivered to every scholar, every day.
• An entrepreneurial spirit, mission-aligned, and excited to be part of a Founding Team.
• Competencies in the following areas are a must:
  • Behavior and Classroom Management - Ability to establish and maintain high expectations and create 100% engagement in a classroom of scholars at all times.
  • Accountability and Data Driven - Proven record of student achievement as evidenced by student work, learning, and data.
  • Preparation - Ability to study the client’s curriculum and Common Core Standards for the grade level taught, commit to collegial relationships, and work collaboratively to deliver instruction at a high level.
  • Self-Reflection - Ability to seek, accept, and implement feedback from colleagues and Principal on an ongoing basis for continuous improvement.
  • Stamina and grit - Ability to handle the intensity required to work an extended school day and school calendar.
• This position may require:
  • Exposure to temperature variations and wet conditions.
  • Walking and working on uneven and slick surfaces.
  • Reaching above and below shoulder height.
  • Frequent excessive standing during the assigned workday.
  • Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push, pull, sit, stand, walk, reach, crouch, climb, balance, kneel, and stoop.

The client offers a competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and skills. The client is an equal opportunity employer.