English as a New Language Teacher

Uncommon New York City Charter Schools • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The English as a New Language (ENL) Teacher is passionate about helping English Language Learners (ELL) become proficient in the English language and be able to access their grade-level curriculum. This role holds primary responsibility for implementing ENL instruction in addition to other general education or special education instruction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students both in and out of school.
• Unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness.
• Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is a must.
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for relevant academic subjects and English as a New Language.
• Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues to become a more effective educator in service to our students.
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom.
• Candidates must have also earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher by the time employment begins.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is preferred.
• NY State ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) or Bilingual Certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate (using diagnostic and state mandated assessments of English Language Learners), determine goals for, and track progress of individual English language learners.
• Provide direct ENL instruction to small groups of students and/or provide inclusion support for ELA classes containing ELL students, based on case load.
• Work specifically with ELL students during assigned periods of the day to help access general education curriculum, build ELA skills, and support the use of additional technology-enhanced learning tools to promote ELL students’ language acquisition.
• Attend and participate in IEP meetings for English Learners and complete case management and compliance responsibilities as directed.
• Advise teachers on modifying/accommodating curriculum for ELL students and share best practices to ensure high quality sheltered content instruction is provided.
• Implement curricula and activities to meet our high academic standards.
• Analyze assessments that measure progress towards these standards and use this assessment data to inform and differentiate instructional practices.
• Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs.
• Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and code of conduct.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in our annual, three-week staff orientation training in August and instructional training throughout the school year.
• Participate and support grade-level activities and school-wide functions throughout the school-year.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and ~10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA).
• Financial Planning 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match.
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.).
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level