ESL / ELL Teacher

About the Role

Designing and delivering rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that is appropriately scaffolded and differentiated to meet the diverse language, learning, and accessibility needs of ESL scholars, ensuring all students engage in joyful, grade-level learning. Setting ambitious, individualized academic and language goals with scholars, closely monitoring progress, and providing frequent, actionable feedback that supports mastery and builds confidence. Analyzing student data and collaborating closely with general education teachers, interventionists, and school-based leadership to develop and implement targeted support plans when achievement concerns arise. Building strong, trusting partnerships with scholars and families through consistent, culturally responsive, and proactive communication. Creating a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment that supports scholars' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development. Maintaining compliance with all ESL/ELL requirements, including documentation, progress monitoring, service delivery minutes, and timely submission of required reports. Collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure aligned instruction, shared accountability, and high expectations for all scholars. Performing additional duties as assigned in service of school and scholar success.

Qualifications

• Must Haves: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; valid state teaching license/certification (Tennessee or Mississippi), or a commitment to enroll in an approved alternative certification program upon hire; strong ability to navigate instructional technology and data systems; ability to design and deliver instruction using a variety of digital tools and learning platforms; openness to giving and receiving frequent, actionable feedback as part of a continuous improvement culture; ability to maintain professionalism and emotional composure in high-pressure situations; a demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, growth, and professional development.
• Must Have Beliefs: Deep belief in and commitment to RePublic Schools' mission and values; conviction that belonging and academic excellence go hand in hand; relentless drive for strong results and continuous improvement; belief that high expectations + accountability + support = scholar success.

Compensation

• This position is a salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience. The starting salary for a first-year teacher in Nashville, TN is $53,610.
• Retirement Plans: Employees may participate in TCRS retirement plan in Nashville, TN.
• Paid Time Off: Employees receive 10 days of Paid Time Off, in addition to network closures. This includes 8 personal leave days and 2 mental health days.
• Paid Leave Programming: In the event an employee needs to take maternity or paternity leave, RePublic Schools provides paid medical leave based on length of service. Employees who have been employed for less than one year are eligible for up to 4 weeks of leave at 100% pay. Employees with more than one year of service are eligible for up to 9 weeks of leave at 100% pay, followed by an additional 3 weeks at 40% pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program: RePublic Schools provides $10,000 in employer-paid life insurance at 100% coverage. Additionally, the organization offers term life and disability insurance, as well as Carrot Fertility benefits, with 100% of the premiums covered by RePublic Schools.