ESOL Tutor

Stratford Board of Education • Stratford, CT

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About The Position

Stratford Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Tutor to provide individualized and small-group language instruction to multilingual learners in grades K-12. The ESOL Tutor will support students' English language development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, while fostering academic engagement and confidence in an inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (education or related field preferred)
• Experience working with English learners or in a multilingual classroom setting is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally sustaining practices

Nice To Haves

• TESOL certification or coursework in applied linguistics, bilingual education, or related field
• Familiarity with CELP Standards, SIOP Model, or dual language education frameworks
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish or other languages represented in the district)

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted English language instruction aligned with CELP (Connecticut English Language Proficiency) Standards.
• Support multilingual learners in accessing grade-level content across subject areas.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement effective scaffolding and sheltered instruction strategies.
• Monitor student progress and document instructional goals and outcomes.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and classroom resources.
• Encourage students' social-emotional growth, cultural identity, and participation in the school community.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities related to ESOL instruction, translanguaging pedagogy, and culturally responsive practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees