ESL Teaching Assistant (K-5) - Part-Time
About The Position
The ESL Title III Part-time Teaching Assistant supports the ESL Coordinator and ESL Teacher in meeting federal administrative requirements of the English as a Second Language Program. The assistant works under the supervision of an ESL-certified teacher and coordinates with campus teachers, staff, and administrators to help meet students’ physical safety, emotional, social, and educational needs. The role implements lesson plans prepared by an ESL-certified teacher to support emergent bilingual students’ academic English development. It assists with preparing materials for daily small-group ELAR lessons, provides directed individualized accommodations, and supports the planning of annual and reclassification assessments. All teaching and support take place in the ESL classroom. The position is funded through Title III grant funds, and renewal depends on funding availability and campus needs. Local travel may be needed for training and professional development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Interest in working with emergent bilingual students.
- US work authorization is required.
- Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of or prior work experience with students in grades K–12.
Responsibilities
- Assist the ESL Coordinator and ESL Teacher with federal administrative requirements of the English as a Second Language Program.
- Help ensure students’ physical safety and meet their emotional, social, and educational needs.
- Implement lesson plans created by an ESL-certified teacher to support emergent bilingual students’ academic English development.
- Help prepare materials for daily small-group ELAR lessons with emergent bilingual students.
- Provide individualized accommodations for identified emergent bilingual students as directed.
- Support the planning of annual and reclassification assessments for emergent bilingual students.
- Coordinate with campus teachers, staff, and administration.
- Travel locally as needed for training and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
