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

National Heritage Academies • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Vista Charter Academy, located in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking an English Language Learners (ELL) Teacher for students in Young 5-8. This role offers the opportunity to connect passion with purpose by supporting students' English language development and ensuring their academic achievement across content areas. The school provides a supportive environment with access to advanced resources, professional development, and a collaborative team.

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.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed