English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher | Founding Years Middle School | ECPA

Elevate Charter Schools • New Haven, CT

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men (ECPA) is seeking a mission-driven Part-Time ELL Teacher to support multilingual learners and ensure their full access to rigorous, identity-affirming instruction. This role is crucial in building a strong, responsive ELL program as the school expands. The ideal candidate will be passionate about educational equity, believe in the potential of young men, and be eager to contribute to an emerging ELL program within a high-expectations, identity-affirming school community. The teacher will provide targeted language development instruction, create a supportive learning environment, collaborate with colleagues and families, and contribute to the overall school culture and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, TESOL, linguistics, or a related field.
• Valid teaching certification or ability to obtain required certification upon employment (CT certification or eligibility for reciprocity).
• TESOL-aligned certification strongly preferred; broader CT certification in humanities or special education acceptable.
• Candidates eligible for certification pathways (DSAP, long-term sub) may be considered.
• At least 2–3 years of teaching experience with a strong track record of student achievement.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multilingual learners (ELs) through structured language development or sheltered instruction.
• Ability to create a class environment in which students feel safe, supported, and challenged to engage deeply in meaningful work.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity, youth development, social-emotional learning, restorative practices, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Deep alignment with the mission and values of ECS and ECPA, including a resolute belief in the potential of every student to learn, grow, and achieve at a high level.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of teaching experience with a proven track record of student achievement.
• Master’s degree in TESOL, bilingual education, English, or a related field.
• Experience in an urban, high-expectations, and/or charter school setting.
• Familiarity with WIDA standards, sheltered instruction (SIOP), structured literacy, or research-based ELL programs.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency is highly preferred — Spanish fluency is a strong plus to support meaningful partnership with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Delivering targeted small-group and push-in language development instruction aligned to students’ English proficiency levels across grades 5–7.
• Using diagnostic, formative, and progress-monitoring data to identify language needs, group students, and adjust instruction responsively.
• Building core language skills — listening, speaking, reading, and writing — through research-based practices and structured language routines.
• Supporting multilingual learners in accessing grade-level content by reinforcing vocabulary, academic language, and comprehension strategies.
• Maintaining clear, consistent instructional cycles with measurable goals and transparent communication of student progress.
• Leading regular data cycles to analyze student performance, identify trends, and refine instructional plans.
• Collaborating with teachers, instructional coaches, and school leadership to strengthen ECPA’s emerging ELL structures and compliance systems.
• Documenting language plans, progress, and outcomes in alignment with ECS academic and compliance expectations.
• Using data to empower students to understand their growth, set goals, and take ownership of their learning.
• Working in close partnership with grade-level and content-area teams to ensure language supports are tightly connected to classroom instruction.
• Participating in weekly professional learning communities, coaching cycles, and planning meetings.
• Sharing best practices, modeling effective strategies, and contributing to a collaborative, high-expectations adult culture.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with students that foster motivation, resilience, and confidence as multilingual learners.
• Creating a supportive, structured, and joyful learning environment where students feel safe to take risks and grow.
• Integrating culturally responsive texts and practices that affirm student identities and broaden perspectives — with particular attention to the lived experiences of young men of color.
• Communicating proactively with families about student progress, goals, and language development plans.
• Participating in family engagement events, literacy nights, and schoolwide celebrations of student growth.
• Supporting meaningful accessibility for multilingual families through clear communication and culturally responsive partnership.
• Contributing to the design and refinement of ECPA’s ELL systems as the school grows toward full scale.
• Supporting common school routines — arrival, dismissal, transitions, lunch, and recess — to ensure consistency and a positive school culture.
• Modeling professionalism, adaptability, and a growth mindset in all aspects of the role.
• Taking initiative in shaping school culture by supporting enrichment opportunities such as clubs, reading groups, or community-building experiences.
• Serving on committees or contributing to school-wide initiatives that strengthen academic systems, culture routines, and enrichment experiences.
• Supporting and facilitating common school routines, ensuring safety, consistency, and a positive school culture.
• Leading a homeroom or advisory setting (if assigned) that fosters authentic relationships, builds community, and supports students’ social-emotional development.
• Modeling professionalism, adaptability, and a growth mindset, embracing feedback and demonstrating resilience in the face of challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on skills, qualifications, education, and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits packages for regular, full-time employees.
• Supportive work environment with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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