Elementary ESL Teacher

Duties and 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

• Holds a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
• Must hold or be able to obtain the New Jersey Instructional Certification
• English as a Second Language - CE/CEAS Required
• Charter school or urban school setting experience is preferred, but not required.
• A demonstrated track record of facilitating student academic growth and having a joyous, positive classroom.
• Passion and sustained commitment to ensure that joyful, rigorous instruction is delivered to every scholar, every day.

Physical Requirements

• 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 assigned work day.
• 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. This position may require travel between campuses.