World Language Teacher

East Orange Community Charter School•East Orange, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated World Language Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will support non-native English-speaking students in developing their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in English. This role requires patience, cultural sensitivity, and a strong understanding of language acquisition strategies. The ESL teacher will create an inclusive and engaging learning environment that fosters academic growth, language development, and student confidence.

Requirements

An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them
An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills
Bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university
An ability to meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and "Highly Qualified" according to ESSA
Current authorization to work in the United States
Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Elementary Education/ESL endorsement or eligibility
Approved Criminal History and Background Check

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is preferred
Minimum of 2 years elementary experiences preferred but not mandatory
Preferably in an urban environment

Responsibilities

Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
Maintains anecdotal notes for students and collaborates with administration regarding issues & concerns.
Maintains familiarity with district and New Jersey State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Provide struggling students with additional after school support within contracted times.