English Language Learners (ELL) Teacher (K-8th) at Vista Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Vista Charter Academy, located in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking an English Language Learners (ELL) Teacher for K-8th grade students. The academy, established in 1996, serves students from Young 5 to 8th grade. Vista Charter Academy offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, access to a high-quality curriculum, a safe learning environment, and strong support systems for both teachers and students, including behavioral support and professional development. The role involves planning and delivering English language development lessons, collaborating with other educators, administering assessments, and maintaining compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid teacher license in the applicable grade level for the state in which you are applying.
• Candidates for English Language (EL) Teacher positions should preferably hold a valid teaching license for the grades they will serve (K-8 or 6-12) and an English as a Second Language (NS) or a Bilingual endorsement.
• Minimally, candidates for this position must be on an approved pathway towards gaining licensure for the grades they serve (K-8 or 6-12) within three years and then obtain an NS or YA-YT endorsement within 2 years of certification.
• Demonstrates knowledge of first and second language acquisition theory, second language learning patterns, and best practices in English language development.
• Reflects an awareness and acceptance of cultural differences exhibited by the students and their families.
• Possesses those characteristics necessary for acting as an advocate for multilingual families within the school.
• Read, analyze, and interpret student academic data.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with classroom teachers, administration, and families.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers lessons to promote students’ English language development.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to ensure achievement of EL/MLs across content areas through the Sheltered Instruction and the English Language Development program models.
• Administers formative and summative assessments to monitor language progress and ensure student achievement.
• Completes documentation required for compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Completes daily logs of student services.
• Attends regular Professional Development offerings.
• Be available for afternoon and evening parent-teacher conferences and school events.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
• Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
• Utilizes the Dean support model.
• High quality professional development provided by NHA content specialists.

What This Job Offers

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