ELL Teacher

Deep Roots Charter School•Philadelphia, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

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. The ELL Teacher plays a key role in implementing the school's vision for equity and excellence, ensuring all students achieve at high levels and embody the school's core values of practice, service, and purpose. The ELL Teacher reports to the Assistant Principal of Instruction and collaborates with the school team to create a positive and adaptive learning environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Education, TESOL, ESL, or a related field required
Valid Pennsylvania teaching certification (or eligibility for certification)
Strong knowledge of language acquisition strategies, culturally responsive instruction, and differentiated teaching practices.
Demonstrated success in supporting student academic growth and language development.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred
ESL Program Specialist certification preferred or required based on state guidelines.
At least one year of experience working with multilingual learners preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
Support school-wide assessment administration and compliance requirements related to English learners.
Participate in professional development, team meetings, and school-wide initiatives.
Supervise students during lunch, recess, transitions, or other duties as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the school's mission.