Multilingual Learner Teacher

Maureen Joy Charter School • Durham, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Maureen Joy Charter School is seeking joyful, passionate, creative, and dedicated Multilingual (ML) Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. The school is a K–8 institution dedicated to providing a rigorous academic program and a strong social-emotional foundation that nurtures and challenges each student to grow academically, socially, and personally. The ideal candidate is an educator who deeply believes in the power of an excellent education and the potential of every child, is passionate about making learning engaging, meaningful, and accessible to all students, and is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment. In alignment with the school's mission, they seek educators committed to anti-racist principles who reflect the diverse identities and backgrounds of the school community. Teachers who love teaching and intentionally foster classrooms that respect, affirm, and celebrate students’ differences are valued. The role requires dedication to supporting students’ intellectual and emotional growth, evident in teaching practice and mindset. The candidate should be reflective, coachable, and eager to receive and apply constructive feedback as part of a collaborative community of educators working together to continuously improve in service of students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Hold or be eligible for a valid teaching certification in English as a Second Language (ESL) or Multilingual Education.
• Proven experience in classroom teaching at the elementary or middle school level, with a demonstrated track record of supporting diverse linguistic populations.
• Strong understanding of state academic standards paired with English Language Development (ELD) curriculum frameworks (WIDA).
• Ability to utilize diverse, research-based instructional methods and scaffolding techniques tailored to different language proficiency tiers.
• Excellent content knowledge of grade-level academic standards, with a deep understanding of early literacy development, foundational math practices, and second-language acquisition milestones.
• Strong organizational skills paired with exceptional cross-cultural communication abilities, ensuring clear, accessible engagement with students, families, and school staff.
• Adept at proactive problem-solving and critical thinking to navigate complex instructional challenges and advocate effectively for student resources.
• Deep knowledge of child development and research-based language acquisition strategies tailored explicitly to the academic and social needs of elementary and/or middle school-age groups.
• Proven skill in fostering a collaborative, professional learning environment through effective co-planning and alignment with general education teachers and the broader ML team.
• Demonstrated ability to implement data-driven instruction, utilizing both language proficiency data and academic assessments to inform daily intervention and programmatic decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Multilingual Education, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), or a related linguistic field is preferred.
• A proactive attitude and an innovative approach to language teaching, utilizing creative methods to provide access to grade-level content for all levels of developing English speakers.
• Experience integrating educational technology into the classroom to support language learning, visual scaffolding, and real-time student engagement.
• Proven ability to differentiate instruction and scaffold learning based on the diverse language proficiency tiers and unique backgrounds of multilingual learners.
• A documented track record of driving measurable student achievement and language proficiency gains through the consistent analysis of student-level and class-level performance data.
• A growth mindset featuring openness, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach toward applying coaching feedback to enhance instructional practices.
• A joyful, warm, and empathetic approach to students; passionately embracing and supporting the academic, linguistic, and socio-emotional needs of every child daily.

Responsibilities

• Execute a rigorous, standards-based curriculum, integrating English Language Development (ELD) standards to scaffold instruction for students at all language proficiency levels.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate differentiated lessons that simultaneously promote academic content mastery and language domain growth (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
• Analyze and utilize linguistic and classroom data to refine lessons, accommodations, and language-support systems, ensuring maximum effectiveness, student engagement, and timely feedback.
• Participate actively in professional development sessions focused on second-language acquisition, coaching meetings, and feedback conversations to continuously improve teaching practices.
• Engage actively with the ML team as well as grade-level and content-area teams to align student language goals.
• Implement school-wide systems and routines alongside culturally responsive practices to create a cohesive, aligned, and predictable classroom culture.
• Create and maintain a classroom atmosphere that encourages active learning, collaborative conversation, and participation from all multilingual students.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, parents, translators, and stakeholders to advocate for student success.
• Assist in various school duties, including arrival, lunch, dismissal, and recess as needed.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Ongoing feedback and targeted guidance from the ML Coordinator to continuously refine language acquisition strategies and scaffolding techniques.
• Support for multilingual learners across all core content areas, ensuring equitable access to grade-level curriculum through intentional vocabulary development and strategic learning modifications.
• Influence the lives of students by providing a high-equity, transformative educational experience that celebrates multilingualism as a cognitive and cultural superpower.
• Collaboration with a dedicated team of educators who actively value professional development, cross-departmental alignment, and innovative practices in language education.
• Deep engagement with a rich, diverse school community, participating in various school initiatives, cultural celebrations, and family-outreach activities to strengthen home-school connection.
• Participation in extracurricular activities such as clubs, sports, or after-school tutoring is encouraged.
• Flexibility to take on auxiliary roles within the school as needed to support overall student engagement and success.

What This Job Offers

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