ESL Teacher 2025-2026

Position Summary:

The English Second Language (ESL) Teacher is responsible for creating an educational program, classroom, and building environment that is multicultural, favorable in learning and growth, and is based on a commitment that all children can learn. 

• We are looking to hire potentially 2 ESL teachers 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Acquires knowledge of the school’s academic programs and expectations/goals; works to support and achieve those goals.
• Establishes developmentally appropriate instructional and behavioral expectations for self and students; communicates them to students and their families.
• Creates lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful, and interesting as well as Multicultural.
• Selects, adapts, and individualizes materials appropriate for diverse student populations and skills.
• Collaborates and communicates regularly with families in making educational decisions and uses family and community resources to support learning.
• Assesses student developmental, cognitive, and social needs, and provides developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.
• Regularly assesses student learning by using multiple forms of assessment.
• Facilitates positive interactions between students and teachers, students and peers, and students and other adults.
• Models learning and behaviors consistent with the expectations for students.
• Participates in ongoing and regular staff, team, and individual professional development.
• Collaborates with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.
• Participates in site-based management and shared decision-making.
• Participates in all staff development as scheduled.
• Participates in school/family events beyond the school day.
• Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred, not required
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

• Current MN teaching license in English as a Second Language or the ability to obtain a teaching license.
• Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check

Salary : $44,500 - $75,300