English Language Learners (ELL) Teacher at River City Scholars Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year (Part-Time)

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About The Position

This position is scheduled for 20 hours per week. School Information: Located in Grand Rapids, MI, River City Scholars Charter Academy opened in 2012 and serves students K-8. At River City Scholars, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about River City Scholars Charter Academy click here . Why Choose River City Scholars Charter Academy: Starting pay is above market scales. Behavioral support is available for both teachers and students (ABSS). Staff have access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. Personalized development and coaching opportunities are provided to support growth. You’ll work with colleagues you enjoy collaborating with to serve students.

Requirements

• For MI only: 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 is above market scales.
• Behavioral support is available for both teachers and students (ABSS).
• Staff have access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities are provided to support growth.
• You’ll work with colleagues you enjoy collaborating with to serve students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed