K-12 ESL Teacher

Global Educational Excellence/GEE • Hamtramck, MI

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The ELL Teacher designs and delivers language acquisition support for students whose first language is not English, using evidence-based strategies to advance academic language proficiency and content access.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an ESL/ELL or Bilingual endorsement (NZ, NE, or equivalent) as defined by the Michigan State Board of Education
• Satisfactory criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who do not yet hold a Michigan teaching certificate may qualify through enrollment in GEE's Career Advancement Program (CAP), which provides a supported pathway to Michigan certification. CAP eligibility is determined at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Assess student language proficiency using WIDA screener and ACCESS assessments; maintain accurate progress records for all ELL students
• Provide direct instruction, co-teaching, and push-in/pull-out language support aligned with WIDA standards
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to differentiate content-area instruction for English learners
• Identify and properly enroll students with Limited English Proficiency; maintain ELL program records per MDE requirements
• Serve as a liaison between families, school staff, and community resources
• Participate in Child Study Team meetings and professional development

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• supplemental insurance
• merit pay bonus
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees