English Language Learners (ELL) Teacher at Milwaukee Scholars (Part-Time)

National Heritage Academies • Milwaukee, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is scheduled for 10 hours per week. Located in Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Scholars Charter School opened in 2011 and serves students K4-8. At Milwaukee Scholars, you can connect passion with purpose.

Requirements

• Candidates for English Language (EL) Teacher positions should preferably hold a valid ESL teaching license for the grades they will serve (K-8) or hold a valid teaching license for grades K-8 and English as a Second Language (ESL) or Bilingual Education endorsement.
• Minimally, candidates for this position must be on an approved pathway towards gaining licensure for the grades they serve (K-8) within three years and obtain an ESL endorsement within 2 years.
• 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

• Student loan forgiveness program available for eligible staff.
• Starting pay above recently adjusted market scales.
• Supported by an experienced leadership team.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• High-level support provided for all staff members.
• Emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment.
• Recognition as one of Milwaukee’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.

What This Job Offers

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