What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESL Teacher position at Holyoke Community Charter School – Holyoke, MA?
Who We Are:
Founded in 2005, Holyoke Community Charter School (HCCS) offers a high-quality public education in grades PreK-8th. The school mission is to promote the joy of learning and to prepare children for success as students, citizens, and workers by providing them with a high-quality public education. Having recently completed a comprehensive strategic and academic plan, HCCS teachers are driven to support diverse learners through a multitude of ways to present content and assess performance. Moreover, HCCS recently completed construction of a new 22,000 sq. ft. wing, adding four new classrooms and a new 16,000 sq. ft. gymnasium. HCCS is raising the bar for what’s possible.
Teaching at HCCS includes:
· A rigorous curriculum provided for you.
· Formal mentoring and structured coaching.
· Common prep times with colleagues and team members.
· Professional Learning Communities (PLC) and Professional Development (PD)
Opportunities.
· Collaborative and consultative supervision, observation, and feedback.
· Advancement/promotional potential to Mentor, Summer School Director, Head of
Department, and Academic Quality Controller.
· Exceptionally supportive environment and culture.
Who We Are Looking For:
HCCS is looking for teachers who are excited about the prospects of using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) frameworks and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) methodologies anchored to the Massachusetts Common Core Standards to prepare your instructional delivery. You are the CEO of the classroom.
HCCS is looking for teachers who:
· Demonstrate a high-level of professionalism.
· Differentiate across unit and lesson plans vis-à-vis the UDL frameworks.
· Illustrate a common understanding of language objectives and SEI techniques.
· Value a restorative justice approach to classroom and behavior management.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:
The following qualifications are categorized by “minimum” and “preferred” criteria. However, HCCS welcomes and considers all applicants on a rolling basis. We want to hear from you.
· Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in subject matter or related field.
· Minimum: Licensed in the Commonwealth in the subject matter and grade level you are
applying.
· Minimum: no experience necessary.
· Preferred: Master’s degree in subject matter.
· Preferred: 1-3 yrs. experience.
Typical teacher hours are 7:45am – 3:20pm, with twice/month Wednesday staff meetings until 4:30pm. Occasional parent/teacher conference attendance is required.
Compensation: HCCS offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including performance bonuses and stipends based on attendance, licensure advancement, and PLC participation. HCCS’s compensation package includes generous healthcare benefits, dental, vision and retirement plans. The salary range is $55,000 – $65,000/yr.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, Holyoke Community Charter School provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
- Elementary school
- Middle school
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000