Teacher, English Language Development (ELD) Support

Aspire Public Schools • Oakland, CA

1d • $70,013 - $125,368

About The Position

We are accepting applications for 2025-2026 School Year in Aspire's Bay Area Schools! If you’re considering applying, we highly encourage you to upload any relevant documents you possess. This proactive step will significantly expedite the credentialing process. Our credentialing department will be able to swiftly verify your status and provide any necessary assistance throughout your credentialing journey. Documents to upload; 1. Non-Credentialed- transcripts, passing test scores, intern eligibility letters. 2. Credentialing Program- transcripts, passing test scores, appeasement letter. 3. Intern Credential- transcripts, passing test scores, intern program documentation. 4. Preliminary Credential- copy of your credential and/or include your credential number. 5. Clear Credential- copy of your credential and/or include your credential number. Keep a look out for email communication from an Aspire representative and thank you for considering Aspire! ABOUT ASPIRE Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers, and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. JOB SUMMARY Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. As an instructor at Aspire, you will deliver high-quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual. In addition, you will empower students to take control of their learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of our nationally recognized model. Your professional learning community will provide a supportive and collaborative environment to fuel your growth and development. The English Language Development Support Teacher provides ELD instruction to students at varied levels of English proficiency, ensuring meaningful access to grade-level academic content. The ELD teacher supports the need for intensive English Language support for all of our multilingual learners. The ELD teacher reports to the Principal and will facilitate push-in and pull-out lessons using research-based ELD standards-aligned curriculum.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Valid California Teaching Credential with full English Learner authorization ELA1, CLAD Certificate, or BCLAD Certificate, required
• 1+ years working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred
• Knowledge of subject matter, including State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices
• Clear the Department of Justice background screening.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Provide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years).

Nice To Haves

• Reading Specialist Authorization Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide ELD instruction to students at varied levels of English proficiency
• Assist in providing meaningful access to grade-level academic content
• Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement ELD strategies and materials
• Assess student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
• Maintain accurate records and reports of student progress
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines
• Assess students regularly and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
• Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school
• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches
• Demonstrate knowledge of and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, and value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Comfortable with the utilization of technology in a remote environment.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being!
• In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees