Adelante: Who We Are
Adelante Schools is redefining what's possible in public education. Based in Indianapolis, we serve K-8 scholars through exceptional neighborhood schools that are academically rigorous, deeply joyful, and rooted in community. Our goal is simple and ambitious: to prepare scholars for the paths they choose, including college, leadership, and a life of impact.
We don't just talk about great schools. We build them. That means strong academics, meaningful relationships with families, and a scholar experience that is both challenging and full of joy. Our core values of Optimism, Swing, Ownership, and Solidarity are not posters on a wall. They show up in how we work, how we lead, and how we show up for each other every day.
We are Crew.
At Adelante, Crew is how we define our team. It is a group united by purpose, values, and commitment. No one here is just along for the ride. We are not passengers. We are colleagues, mentors, and thought partners, each actively contributing to something bigger than ourselves.
We focus on what matters.
Curriculum and Teachers: We pair the strongest curricula in the country with excellent teaching. That foundation allows our scholars and our team to achieve at the highest levels.
Great People: Great teaching builds great schools. We hire and retain exceptional people so every scholar experiences rigorous, high-quality instruction every day. We offer competitive compensation and meaningful benefits because taking care of our team is essential to taking care of our scholars.
Driven by Values: We have built a place where scholars and team members can be fully themselves and celebrated for it. Our values of Optimism, Swing, Ownership, and Solidarity drive our decisions, our culture, and our results.
Our team is the heartbeat of our mission. We invest deeply in our people through continuous development, real-time coaching, and a culture where feedback fuels growth.
If you are looking to do meaningful work alongside a team that is collaborative, ambitious, and all in, Adelante is that place. This is an opportunity to build something that matters, to grow in your craft, and to love the work you do every day.
Job Description: As a Multi-Language Learner (MLL) Teacher at Adelante, you are instrumental in bridging linguistic gaps and enriching the educational journey of scholars from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Your mission is to cultivate an environment where language learning flourishes, enabling scholars to master English while valuing their native languages and cultures.
Leveraging Adelantes rich array of language learning resources, technology, and culturally responsive teaching materials, you will design lessons that are both engaging and effective. Your teaching strategies will be rooted in understanding each scholars unique language learning journey, emphasizing communication, comprehension, and cultural competence.
We ensure you have access to all the tools and support necessary to foster a dynamic and inclusive learning atmosphere. Your dedication to teaching and guiding multilingual learners opens doors to new opportunities for them, helping to build their confidence and skills in English and preparing them for success in their academic careers and beyond. Your role is crucial in empowering scholars to become proficient, bilingual individuals ready to navigate and contribute to a diverse world.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that all scholars receive the educational services needed to succeed
- Develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for all MLL scholars
- Monitor Fluent English Proficient scholars who have exited MLL services within the last two years
- Maintain cumulative folders with the required paperwork for English learners
- Run scholar reports weekly to ensure the accuracy of data
- Provide language development support via push-in or pull-out model
- Utilize WIDA framework and standards in the development of lesson plans
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes of scholars, including whole group (co-teaching)/small-group or individual learning.
- Actively participate in Weekly Data Meetings and Observation/Feedback Meetings, preparing, crafting, and following up with key "See It, Name It, Do It" action steps with coach
- Preparing for and facilitating scholar support meetings with scholars on their caseload, including communicating with teachers and other staff members prior to and after the meeting
- Attend IEP, 504, or other related meetings necessary for scholar assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law.
- Implement social-emotional strategies to build a positive self-image in MLL scholars
- Support school-wide staff in strategies to best academically, culturally, and operationally serve the needs of MLL scholars and families
- Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards
- Implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards, and use assessment data to inform instructional practices
- Designing and administering rigorous, standards-based assessments and using assessment data to refine curriculum and instruction.
- Engage in regular training with school leaders to benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback on instruction
- Participate in collaborative curriculum internalization practices, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions
- Identifying incoming scholars' MLL needs, as indicated by the Home Language Survey responses
- Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for scholar behavior
- Helping to create a culture of order, structure, and academic rigor in the classroom and school as a whole
- Be accountable for scholars' mastery of academic standards
- Communicate effectively with scholars, families, and colleagues
- Attend and participate in events outside of normal school hours (e.g., family nights, scholar performances, field trips, report card nights, Teacher-Family Conferences, etc.)
- Uphold and promote Adelante's core values and educational philosophy.
- Commit to being present and engaged at the school from 7:10 AM to 4:10 PM, Monday through Friday, with flexible work times available from 2:30-4:10 PM.
- Fulfill other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Commitment to and desire for continuously improving personal practice and school culture through rigorous coaching and professional development.
- Proven ability to contribute to and collaborate with a high-performing team toward high, equitable achievement for all scholars.
- Outstanding emotional intelligence, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong technical and organizational skills.
- Eagerness for constant observation and feedback
- Deeply rooted belief that children are capable of reaching the highest bars we set for them
- Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred
- Valid Indiana State certification or proof of reciprocal licensure in a different state is required. Applicants in Indiana State-approved alternate certification programs must provide proof of enrollment.