ELSA - Multilingual Learner Summer Academy Teacher, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2025-2026]

Salem Public Schools • Salem, MA

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About The Position

About Salem Public Schools , where belonging leads to opportunity. Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students across our 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity , and opportunity in everything we do. Over the next three years (2023-2026), we are committed to the work outlined by the four core priorities in our strategic plan : 1) Elevate Learning; 2) Empower Educators; 3) Center Belonging; and 4) Strengthen Our Foundation. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. Applicants who have experience working in urban schools and settings and are bilingual are strongly encouraged to apply. What You’ll Do: ELSA is a thematic, project-based, language learning summer program. As a teacher, you will provide English Language Development instruction to elementary-aged students through an inquiry-based approach, focusing on all four domains (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). Total Hours & Schedule (Summer 2026) Pre-Program Planning & Orientation: 4 hours total (To be used for the mandatory staff meeting, program orientation, and classroom setup/prep). Program Duration: 4 Weeks ( July 6th – July 31st, 2026 ). Weekly Commitment: 20 hours per week ( 80 hours total for the 4-week session). Instructional Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Prep & Collaboration: Monday – Thursday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.

Requirements

• A deep commitment to students and families and a value for diversity.
• High expectations for achievement and a continuous improvement mindset.
• A focus on building authentic, caring relationships with colleagues and students.
• A reflective practice that embraces feedback and professional growth.
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Required Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in ESL (PreK-6 or 5-12)
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement required.
• Ability to meet the expectations of the MA Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Second Language (Spanish) Proficiency a plus.
• Bilingual candidates and candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead students in developing English proficiency through project-based and inquiry-based thematic instruction.
• Work with other ELSA teachers to design and assess learning that incorporates critical thinking and self-assessment.
• Monitor and support students during arrival, breakfast, lunch, recess, and dismissal.
• Participate in field trips and off-site learning opportunities.
• Evaluate and prepare teaching resources that reflect the diversity of the learning community.
• Deliver pre- and post-assessments to determine student growth and use data to inform daily instruction.
• Use daily exit tickets, formal and informal assessments to improve student instruction daily.
• Attend ELSA planning meetings and data review sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees