About This Role
This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' language acquisition and overall educational growth in a supportive learning environment. The English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher will join an educational team, bringing strong communication skills and a passion for teaching diverse learners.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement engaging ESL lesson plans tailored to varying proficiency levels, incorporating literacy education, math, and other core subjects as needed
- Utilize learning technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance language learning experiences
- Assess student progress through standardized testing and formative assessments, providing constructive feedback to support improvement
- Manage classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a positive and inclusive environment conducive to learning
- Mentor students, fostering confidence and motivation in their language development journey
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development, integrating special education strategies and early childhood education principles when appropriate
- Incorporate library services and resources to enrich lesson content
- Support students with autism or those requiring early intervention strategies, adapting teaching approaches accordingly
- Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate progress with parents and guardians
- Engage in ongoing professional development related to childhood development, Montessori methods, or education administration to continually improve instructional quality
Requirements
- Prior classroom experience working with children in educational settings
- Demonstrated experience with lesson planning, curriculum development, and classroom management
- Bachelor's Degree Minimum: The instructor must hold at least a bachelor's degree in English, Education, TESOL, Linguistics, or a closely related field
- Strong writing skills
Nice to have:
- Experience working with students with special needs, including autism or early intervention programs
- Familiarity with teaching physical education, tutoring, or library services
- Proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including private school environments or Montessori settings
- Previous mentoring roles or experience working with children in early childhood education or childhood development programs
- Graduate-Level Coursework (Preferred): Ideally, the instructor should have 18 or more graduate semester credits in TESOL, Linguistics, or English Language Education — especially if teaching advanced or academic-level ESL courses
- TESOL/ESL Certification (Highly Recommended): A recognized TESOL or CELTA/TEFL certificate can be used to support qualification, particularly when paired with a bachelor's degree in another discipline
- Teaching Experience Exception: If an instructor does not have the full academic background, documented professional achievement or teaching experience in ESL (minimum 3 years) may substitute, with justification submitted on the SCHEV Instructor Qualification Form
Important Details
- Employment type: Full-time, Part-time
- Expected hours: 5 – 8 per week
- Work format: Hybrid remote
About the Company
This position provides an enriching opportunity for educators passionate about language instruction and student growth within a dynamic educational environment.
