What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 School Year: Future Consideration - English as a Second Language Teacher position at School Lane Charter School - Middle/High School?
We are accepting applications for potential ESL Teacher openings for the 2026-2027 school year.
New employees are expected to attend New Teacher Orientation on August 13th and August 14th, as well as the week of staff professional development beginning August 17th. The first day of school for students is August 24, 2026.
An SLCS Teacher is responsible for planning, instruction, activities, and assessments aligned with the SLCS curriculum. Teachers design and implement an integrated instructional program that supports an inclusion-based learning approach, fostering a safe environment that respects academic and cultural diversity.
Teachers are also expected to collaborate with fellow educators and support staff to deliver instructional strategies that address a wide range of learning styles, individual needs, interests, abilities, and levels of student development.
Key Responsibilities:
Among other things, the ESL Teacher is responsible for:
- Enhancing and promoting awareness and appreciation of the ESL program through the creation and development of school wide programs that integrate with, enhance and expand the SLCS curriculum, while providing opportunities for students to promote their talents and skills
- Assessing student developmental, cognitive, emotional and social needs, and learning styles; providing developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs
- Planning and implementing instruction in accordance with the approved curricula that incorporates strategies that foster thinking, reasoning, problem solving and positive conflict resolution
- Assisting with the identification of potential ESL students
- Planning and implementing appropriate instructional programs to meet the needs of those students in the ESL program
- Assisting ESL students with gaining an understanding of the American culture and helps the students gain an understanding and respect for other cultures
- Modeling appropriate grammar ussage and communication skills
- Encouraging and allowing students to practice and utilize ESL skills acquired to create projects that connect to the curriculum and other real world scenarios
- Maintaining accurate and complete student records in accordance with legal requirements, school policies, and administrative regulations
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
- Valid Pennsylvania Department of Education certification in English as a Second Language
- Prior experience with International Baccalaureate (MYP or DP) programmes preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to inclusive learning practices
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Strong research, planning, and organizational skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with students to support their development
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google tools
Thank you for your interest in a position with School Lane Charter School. Please understand the submission of an application does not guarantee a screening interview. You will be contacted if selected for an interview.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the following: your ability to establish that you are authorized to work in the United States; successful completion of criminal, child abuse, and FBI background checks; successful completion of reference checks; and successful completion of required drug testing.
School Lane Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.