Elementary School ESL Teacher (2026-2027)

Match Charter Public School•Boston, MA

3d•$61,812 - $98,899•Onsite

About The Position

We have an opening for an Elementary English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is based at our elementary school on 100 Poydras St. in Hyde Park. Qualified applicants must have a valid ESL license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education by date of hire. We are only able to consider applicants who have current US work authorization. The compensation for Match teaching positions ranges from $61,812-$98,899 and is based on a candidate’s prior years of teaching experience. Match offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 90% coverage of health insurance costs and student loan repayment assistance.

Requirements

have at least two years of full-time experience as an ESL, classroom, or special education teacher, preferably in an urban education setting;
hold a valid and appropriate ESL license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or obtain the licensure by date of hire;
believe that all students can and will succeed;
desire to continually improve their practice as a teacher by taking and implementing feedback; have a proven record of student success and achievement

Responsibilities

Providing co-teaching, instructional and inclusion support in general education classes containing multilingual learners;
Providing targeted language interventions to multilingual students in a small group setting;
Using ELD levels and other formative assessments to drive instruction and achieve language acquisition goals;
Helping to manage the school’s language acquisition programming including, but not limited to: completion of necessary paperwork and filing, teacher professional development, management of parent and student communication, administration of student testing/screening, and upholding applicable Department of Elementary and Secondary Education compliance requirements;
Communicating regularly with families about student progress through phone calls, text messages, emails, and in-person meetings;
Working together with other team members to teach back to the school staff about language development and best practices for building language in the classroom every day.
Uphold high academic and behavioral expectations for students, and provide lots of support for getting students there;
Participate actively in Match’s coaching and professional development programming;
Assist with school programming as needed during non-instructional time (e.g. arrival, lunch and dismissal); and
Serve as a positive and collaborative member of the Match Charter Public School community