ESL Teacher

North Star Academy Charter School • Newark, NJ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Uncommon Schools is seeking an English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher to provide and guide instruction for K-12 ESL students across several campuses at North Star Academy. This role requires the ability to travel between Newark campuses and involves working closely with school-based Special Education Coordinators, as well as teachers and leaders throughout the region. The ESL Teacher will report to the Associate Director of Special Education.

Requirements

• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
• Flexibility to adapt to the needs of our students
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
• Bachelor's degree is required
• By the time that employment begins, candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree from a College or University.
• For teaching roles in New Jersey, the candidates must have earned a cumulative 2.75 GPA (for candidates graduating before September 1, 2016) or 3.0 (for candidates graduating on or after September 1, 2016).
• Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree is preferred
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
• Valid NJ English as a Second Language State Certification is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students both in and out of school
• Show unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness
• Provide in-class support in the general education setting and small group instruction to ESL students
• Provide support and feedback to content teachers on sheltered instruction strategies as needed
• Attend and participate IEP meetings for English Learners as directed by the Associate Director of Special Education
• Follow ESSA guidelines for identification, instruction, assessment, and exiting ESL students
• Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct
• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic and language acquisition standards aligned to the WIDA English language development standards
• Complete training for administering WIDA assessments used to identify and determine continued eligibility for ESL services
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic and language acquisition standards
• Exhibit resilience to persevere and turn challenges into opportunities
• Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Engage families in their children’s education
• Commit to continual professional growth

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and ~10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• Financial Planning
• New Jersey Pension program
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

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