Teacher of English as a Second Language

Paterson Public School District • Paterson, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher within the Paterson Public Schools district. The role requires a candidate who can effectively teach English to non-native speakers, manage a classroom, and utilize various instructional strategies and technologies. The position is pending budget availability and is open for at least ten days or until filled. Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

• Hold a New Jersey English as a Second Language Certification or Certificate of Eligibility.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of teaching English as a second language.
• Knowledge of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, and classroom management.
• Knowledge of assessment and data analysis for instructional purposes.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Ability to use proper grammar and vocabulary with students, staff, administration, and the community.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, digital technology to augment authentic learning, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
• Must be computer literate.
• Highly motivated result-driven educator.
• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Teach English as a second language.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of teaching English as a second language.
• Implement knowledge of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, and classroom management.
• Utilize knowledge of assessment and data analysis for instructional purposes.
• Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, with students, staff, administration, and the community.
• Use proper grammar and vocabulary in all communications.
• Employ electronic equipment for word processing, data management, digital technology for authentic learning, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
• Be computer literate.
• Be a highly motivated, result-driven educator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed