2026-2027: Middle School ENL Teacher

About the role

WHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind, built on the principles of El Sistema. We are a community (nucleo) where staff, families, and students collaborate to create a powerful shift in public education that prioritizes learners’ needs. Our mission is to provide diverse students with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education, and a positive learning environment, enabling every student to thrive academically and personally.

We believe in:

• High-quality education for all children, with access to academic rigor, music creation, and holistic character development
• Collaboration with families to ensure student success
• Restorative justice, inquiry-based hands-on learning, and authentic experiences as the foundation for growth, success, and joy

We seek staff who are:

• Eager to grow in a collaborative work environment
• Excited about working in a diverse school and neighborhood
• Interested in learning about being an educator

Our approach centers on nurturing every aspect of young learners’ potential, balancing academic rigor with character and personal growth. Music is at our core, fostering teamwork and creativity, which extends to project-based, hands-on learning in our classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a fun, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture where all students love to learn
• Provide integrated instruction in an inclusive classroom for all learners
• Develop and implement high-quality lesson plans accessible to all learners’ needs
• Assess students’ ELL status on ATS, administer home language surveys, and conduct NYSITELL and NYSESLAT assessments as needed
• Drive academic outcomes by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner’s unique needs
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement an effective integrated co-teaching model for inclusive classrooms
• Support colleagues in their work with ENL students
• Inspire students and staff to perform at their highest potential
• Develop and maintain strong, professional relationships with WHIN families

Requirements

• NYS or equivalent ELL, TESOL, or ESL Teaching Certification
• Bilingual (fluent in Spanish and English)
• Urban elementary teaching experience
• Demonstrated success in raising achievement levels for all students
• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
• Proven commitment and success working with students and families
• Ability to thrive in a startup environment
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting school
• A sense of humor and kindness toward colleagues

Skills

Advanced proficiency in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred:

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Music performance
• Early Childhood teaching experience and/or certifications
• Project-Based Learning and Inquiry-Based Learning
• Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models

Benefits

• Competitive salary determined through an equity-focused approach (based on skills, education, and relevant experience; pay scale available here)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid family leave