ESL Teacher (Elementary School)

ESL Teacher (Elementary School)

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in Spanish/English that meet state and federal standards
• Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the school’s instructional program so as to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets.
• Develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies.
• Address all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each scholar’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the appropriate content area.
• Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition (i.e. ACCESS for ELLs, MAP, Interim Assessments, etc.)
• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress to strategically respond to student learning needs, refine curriculum, and inform instructional practices.
• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies
• Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom environment
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students
• Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
• Participate in the collaborative curriculum design process with the grade team to ensure scholars meet WIDA English Language Development Standards.
• Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities.
• Attend all recommended professional development sessions that are specific to literacy and numeracy content.
• Attend scheduled faculty meetings or sessions that pertain to the ESL role.
• Weekly check-ins with the Principal and/or Student Support Coordinator to discuss both teacher and student performance.
• Exhibit resilience to persevere and turn challenges into opportunities.
• Any duties as assigned by the building school lead/principal 

Qualifications:

Our ideal ESL Teacher will have:

• A valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate Required
• English as a Second Language - CE/CEAS Required
• At least 2 years of full-time classroom experience.  Charter school and urban setting experience is preferred.
• A demonstrated track record of facilitating student academic growth and having a joyous, positive classroom.
• A Master’s Degree and teaching certificate in the content area.  (Bachelor’s Degree is required.)
• Passion and sustained commitment to ensure that joyful, rigorous instruction is delivered to every scholar, every day.
• An entrepreneurial spirit, be mission-aligned, and feel excited to be part of a Founding Team.

Demonstrated competencies in the following areas are a must:

• Behavior and Classroom Management - Ability to establish and maintain high expectations and create 100% engagement in a classroom of scholars at all times.  
• Accountability and Data Driven - Proven record of student achievement as evidenced by student work, learning, and data.
• Preparation - Ability to study Cresthaven Academy’s curriculum and Common Core Standards for grade level taught, commit to collegial relationships, and work collaboratively to deliver instruction at a high level.  
• Self-Reflection - Ability to seek, accept, and implement feedback from colleagues and Principal on an ongoing basis for continuous improvement.
• Stamina and grit - Ability to handle the intensity required to work an extended school day and school calendar.  

This position may require:

• Exposure to temperature variations and wet conditions.  
• Walking and working on uneven and slick surfaces.
• Reaching above and below shoulder height.
• Frequent excessive standing during assigned work day.
• Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push, pull, sit, stand, walk, reach, crouch, climb, balance, kneel, and stoop. 
• Cresthaven Academy offers a competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and skills.  Cresthaven Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer.  

Candidates under final consideration will need to be able to pass a criminal history background check, and provide documentation of medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing). Please note: this position may require travel between campuses