What are the responsibilities and job description for the EL Teacher - Pathfinder Summer School Program - BHS position at Burlington School District?
EL Teacher
Summer Pathfinder Program
The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people." - Join the journey.
The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:
- Value different cultures;
- Engage with the community;
- Communicate effectively;
- Think creatively;
- Skillfully solve problems; and
- Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential.
The Department of Multilingual Learners is seeking an English Learner (EL) English teacher for the Pathfinder EL Summer enrichment program at Burlington High School. The 4-week EL Pathfinder Program allows English Learners who are entering grades 9-12 to enhance their skills in English for academic purposes AND offers an opportunity to work on a multifaceted project to help educators learn more about the strengths and needs of multilingual learners. The program includes targeted skill development, active learning and paid work experience for students. Students generally selected are among the newest arrivals to education in the US, and can be expected to have beginner to intermediate proficiency in English. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience working with English Learners in English content, academic language, and in project-based learning.
Please make sure you provide clear evidence of the following criteria in your application:
- Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License. EL endorsement strongly preferred.
- Training and experience working with English Learners, ideally at the secondary level
- Commitment to work all 4 program weeks, June 23th - July 18th
- Knowledge of best practices regarding relationship building, creating a safe yet challenging learning environment, and motivation and student management, particularly for students who are not yet fully proficient in English
- Knowledge of secondary English/EL research-based best practices, including project-based and hands-on learning
- Evidence of strong connection with students and families. Experience working with Multilingual Liaisons or interpreters preferred.
- Understanding of summer learning or previous experience working in a summer learning program.
- Willingness to co-teach with an EL teacher/Project Guide to support student project work in the afternoon
Location Burlington High School
Dates:6/23-7/18/2025 (no class on July 4th)
Times: 8:30am-12:30 [student contact 9-12]
**CONTINGENT UPON FEDERAL FUNDING**
