ELL Teacher

About the role

The ELL Teacher supports a joyful, structured, and purposeful learning environment where multilingual learners feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to succeed academically and socially. The teacher provides high-quality English language development instruction, collaborates with classroom teachers to ensure equitable access to grade-level content, and builds authentic relationships with students and families to foster language acquisition and overall student growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver High-Quality ELL Instruction: Plan and teach daily English language development lessons aligned to language proficiency standards and student needs. Use a variety of instructional strategies to support reading, writing, speaking, and listening development. Provide language scaffolds and supports that enable multilingual learners to access rigorous grade-level content.
• Support Student Growth And Achievement: Analyze student language proficiency and academic data to inform instruction and monitor progress. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students across varying language proficiency levels. Support students in developing confidence, independence, and academic language skills.
• Collaborate With Teachers And Families: Work closely with classroom teachers to co-plan instruction and implement effective supports for multilingual learners. Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and language development. Partner with staff and families to advocate for the success and well-being of multilingual learners.
• Create a Positive Learning Environment: Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment that reflects the school's core values. Build strong relationships with students rooted in empathy, cultural responsiveness, and high expectations. Foster a sense of belonging and affirm students' linguistic and cultural identities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, TESOL, ESL, or a related field required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Valid Pennsylvania teaching certification (or eligibility for certification); ESL Program Specialist certification preferred or required based on state guidelines.
• At least one year of experience working with multilingual learners preferred.
• Strong knowledge of language acquisition strategies, culturally responsive instruction, and differentiated teaching practices.
• Demonstrated success in supporting student academic growth and language development.