English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher

BASIC FUNCTIONS: We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic ESL Teacher to join our team and help non-native English speakers improve their language skills. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to create a supportive and engaging learning environment.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Executive Principal, The English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher demonstrates enthusiasm, energy, and a passion for teaching within every aspect of the position. The ELL Teacher will be responsible for creating a learning environment that provides high quality instruction for students while utilizing the charter school approved curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices to support our ELL population of students. This position will collaborate with staff and parents to foster a positive team environment that will enrich each student’s learning and potential. The ELL Teacher will work with families and students of diverse backgrounds and will hold a firm commitment that every child is provided with the opportunity to learn.

Job Responsibilities:

• Instruction: Plan and deliver effective ELL lessons that cater to the diverse needs of students, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• Curriculum Development: Design and adapt lesson plans and teaching materials to align with students' proficiency levels and learning goals.
• Assessment: Evaluate and assess students’ progress through regular tests, quizzes, and informal assessments. Provide constructive feedback and set achievable goals.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment. Manage student behavior effectively and address any issues that arise.
• Student Support: Offer additional support to students as needed, including one-on-one tutoring or small group instruction.
• Communication: Engage with students, parents, and colleagues to discuss student progress, address concerns, and foster a collaborative learning environment.
• Professional Development: Stay current with best practices in ELL teaching, attend professional development workshops, and incorporate new strategies into teaching.
• Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and grades. Prepare and submit reports as required
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Principal or CEO

Job Skills Requirements:

• Demonstrates Basic computer knowledge, Basic knowledge of excel, word, and Google forms
• Demonstrates leadership in the classroom.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm towards students, parents, and staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to any situation inside and outside the classroom.
• Demonstrates organizational skills for the classroom.
• Demonstrates the ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Demonstrates the ability to work as a team as well as independently.
• Demonstrates respect towards the students, parents, and coworkers.
• Demonstrate the ability to listen to others and remain receptive to new ideas.
• Demonstrate the ability to address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes.
• Demonstrate sustained effort and enthusiasm in the quality and quantity of work.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with staff, students, and the community.
• Demonstrate effective time management, organizational skills, and prioritization of work to meet the needs of the users.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow and communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• All other duties as assigned by Executive Principal or CGO
• Fulfills professional obligations by complying with timelines, attending meetings, in-service, professional and parent conferences, as well as participating in special events of the school and the agency.

Education Requirements:

• Valid Wisconsin DPI Teaching License, English as a Second Language

Desired Characteristics:

• Previous classroom ELL teaching experience, but not necessary
• Focused on delivering high quality, standards aligned instruction.
• Driven to form meaningful, engaging relationships with staff, students and families.
• Collaborative by nature.
• Present a positive, student-centered approach to the teaching and learning process.
• Enthusiastic and optimistic regarding moving each learner forward.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The employee will have unsupervised access to children that are part of La Casa’s educational programs.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person