ESL Teacher

job Type: Full-time 

Position Summary: Provides instruction for students that enables them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the NJ Student Learning Standards.

Essential Duties:

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on NJ Student Learning Standards;
• Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area;
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment;
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership;
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality;
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational programs;
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication;
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction;
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university is required.

Certification/Licensure: NJ Standard Certification or CEAS/CE is required.

Experience: Experience as ESL/ELL teacher is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies;
• Classroom management skills;
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Excellent organizational skills.