ES English as a Second Language Teacher (ESL)/Teacher Coach
About The Position
BelovED Community Charter School is hiring an English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher. The school serves a diverse student population in the Jersey City, Hoboken, and New York City area and describes itself as committed to academic success, teacher support, and professional development. Teachers receive curriculum materials and flexibility to develop their own, and are expected to plan and deliver engaging, goal-oriented lessons within the school’s sequenced, standards-aligned program. The position also includes instructional coaching responsibilities, including observing classrooms, providing feedback and mentorship, and facilitating professional development and Professional Learning Community meetings. Teachers are expected to uphold the school’s values and mission, set high expectations for students, take responsibility for student learning, and collaborate with colleagues and school leaders. They work with special education and English language learner staff to implement programs and comply with applicable state and federal regulations. The school offers planning periods, a designated lunch break, curricular resources, formative assessments, and access to reading and math specialists, intervention teachers, social workers, and counselors. The stated salary is $62,000–$82,000+. Candidates must hold a New Jersey Department of Education CE, CEAS, or Standard Certificate to teach English as a Second Language; candidates without the required certification cannot be hired. Experience is a plus.
Requirements
- Possess a New Jersey Department of Education CE, CEAS, or Standard Certificate to teach English as a Second Language; candidates without the required certification cannot be hired.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Commit to the school’s values and mission and maintain high expectations for each student.
- Take ownership of students’ achievements and learning progress, develop solutions to learning problems, and seek support and resources when needed.
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons with measurable goals within the school’s sequenced, standards-aligned education program.
- Administer school-provided formative assessments regularly to target instruction to student needs.
- Model expected behaviors, apply school and classroom rules consistently, use preventive discipline, and supervise students in classrooms and elsewhere on school grounds.
- Participate in professional development sessions, planning meetings, and professional learning communities; support colleagues and engage in ongoing professional development.
- Collaborate with special education and ELL staff to implement programs and comply with state and federal regulations.
- Conduct formal and informal classroom visits, walk-throughs, and evaluations to monitor instructional quality and adherence to curriculum standards.
- Provide teachers with timely, actionable feedback and continuous coaching on teaching strategies, classroom management, and student engagement.
- Design, coordinate, and facilitate professional development workshops, training programs, and PLC meetings.
Benefits
- Health care plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan (401k, IRA)
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and public holidays
- Family leave, including maternity and paternity leave
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Training and development
- Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) participation
- Abundant planning periods and a designated lunch break
- Career-long coaching and professional development support
- Curricular materials, formative assessments, and access to reading and math specialists, intervention teachers, social workers, and counselors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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