English as a Second Language (ESL) Specialist Teacher
About The Position
Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school with a mission to prepare scholars for college and to foster service-minded leadership. As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma provides a demanding yet supportive environment with a content-rich education, focusing on mastery of knowledge and skills, character development, and high-quality student work. Alma scholars consistently outperform their district peers on MCAS and have been nationally recognized for their work with English Language Learners. The ESL Specialist will plan and deliver effective interventions using English Language Development Standards, collaborate with other teachers and the academic support team to design instruction, and build strong relationships with Alma families. The role offers support while allowing autonomy to best serve scholars, with a commitment to supporting professional growth and career goals.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or higher
- At least one year of full time teaching experience in a K-12 setting
- Proven effectiveness leading students to significant academic gains (please include specific data related to your student's academic gains in your resume)
- Massachusetts Teacher License required - English as a Second Language Teacher PreK-6
- A passion for working with kids and a belief that all kids can succeed
- Humility, resilience, and a hunger to learn and grow
- Strong team orientation
- Infectious joy
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual teachers are highly encouraged to apply
- Spanish language proficiency is a plus
Responsibilities
- Plan and teach highly effective interventions both within and outside the general education classroom using the English Language Development Standards.
- Work closely with other teachers who serve kids in the grades you teach and the academic support team to design instruction that furthers every scholar’s learning.
- Develop high leverage relationships with Alma families.
Benefits
- Paid sick and personal day
- Paid holidays
- Paid school breaks
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with PPO and HMO options
- Paid parental leave
- Short term disability available
- Multiple retirement options, including a 403(b) with matching
- Friendly, supportive, #almazing colleagues
- Fully stocked supply closets for all your classroom needs (+ a supply budget!)
- Prep periods every day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
