MLL (MultiLingual Language Learner) Teacher

About the School

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is a high-performing, innovative charter public school in Newark, NJ, serving students from Pre-K to 12th grade across multiple campuses. Our mission is to prepare Newark’s students for success in college and beyond. Our model is built on the following guiding principles:

• Creating a community founded on genuine and meaningful relationships. Staff rate our commitment to students as the #1 reason they work here.
• Surgical differentiation of instruction and support for all students and team members. Students receive daily tutoring embedded into their schedule, facilitated by AmeriCorps team members, while staff receive individualized coaching.
• Setting and exceeding high expectations for academic growth and character development. Our historical college matriculation rate is 79%—nearly twice the national average for economically underrepresented students.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver English instruction aligned with state and federal standards, ensuring students meet and exceed learning targets.
• Provide consistent instruction in English language skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and grammar.
• Support students in accessing content across all subjects.
• Develop and deliver lesson plans using a broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
• Address all aspects of communication through instruction that develops reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• Monitor and administer student progress, including academic and language assessments, to evaluate growth and language acquisition.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth.
• Foster a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies.
• Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction as needed.
• Establish and maintain classroom behavior standards aligned with school culture.
• Employ varied instructional techniques to meet diverse student aptitudes and interests.
• Manage learning time effectively to maximize student achievement.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to discuss student progress and best practices.
• Travel between campuses as necessary to ensure delivery of instruction.

Reporting Relationship & Evaluation

This position reports to the Associate Director of Student Services and School Directors. Feedback includes biweekly informal observations and interactions, weekly check-ins, and formal evaluations twice per year.

Qualifications

• New Jersey ESL Teacher Certificate (required).
• 3+ years of experience (preferred).
• Experience serving students from linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to Great Oaks Legacy Charter School’s core values and practices.
• Urban school-based work experience and excellent verbal/written communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Experience analyzing student data and creating action plans to support student goals.
• Openness to feedback and willingness to take responsibility for student success.
• Attention to detail and flexibility under pressure.
• Successful completion of required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of the Science of Reading and its application to Multilingual Learners.
• SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) training.
• Experience in a high-performing district or charter environment.
• Experience with students in K-8.

Benefits

• Competitive and equitable compensation starting at $69,500, increasing with experience.
• Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance with comprehensive network coverage.
• Up to $5,250 per year in tax-exempt student loan and tuition reimbursement.
• Reimbursements for external professional development aligned to your role.
• Wellness reimbursements, including gym memberships and spa services.
• Online counseling services for staff and dependents via a top-rated therapy app.
• Pre-tax state pension plan benefit with additional voluntary retirement options.
• Pre-tax dependent care, health, and transit flexible spending plans.
• 10 days of Network Vacation (prorated based on start date) plus 10 days of PTO annually.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We believe racial justice and equity are critical to our mission of preparing students for college and beyond. We strive to be an organization that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and elevates student voices.