25-26SY: PK-12 ELD Teacher

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Position Type: Full-Time | 2025-2026 School Year

ABOUT ESPERANZA ACADEMY

Esperanza means hope. Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS), located in the Hunting Park section of North Philadelphia, is dedicated to serving the students within its community. We believe education can be a vehicle for social and economic advancement, especially in historically underserved communities. This core belief drives our relentless pursuit to become the best educational option for all students in the Philadelphia area.

Our proven track record of academic success with historically underserved students sets us apart. The Academy has 11th-grade test scores above the city of Philadelphia average and value-added math and reading proficiency growth is among the highest in Pennsylvania. Students graduate at a rate exceeding 90% and drop out at only 1%. For 9 out of 11 years, the Academy has been awarded a silver or bronze medal rating in the US News ranking of Best High Schools in the country.

In the fall of 2025, we will open a brand-new elementary school building, marking the completion of our expansion to a full K-12 program serving over 2,400 students. This growth will make Esperanza Academy the second-largest single charter school in Philadelphia, reinforcing our commitment to delivering high-quality education to even more students in our city.

THE OPPORTUNITY

At Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS), we keep students at the center of our work. We believe that language is a bridge to opportunity and that multilingualism is an asset. We seek a passionate and dynamic English Language Development (ELD) Teacher who will empower Multilingual Learners (MLs) by developing their English proficiency while honoring and integrating their home languages and cultures.

As an ELD Teacher, you will create rigorous and engaging language instruction and differentiate curricular materials to ensure that all students, including those with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), can access high-quality instruction. Your curriculum will align with WIDA and Pennsylvania State Standards and will help students build academic English skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You will also build strong relationships that foster a culture of inclusion, belonging, and academic success.

We are committed to supporting and developing our teachers through meaningful professional growth opportunities, ongoing collaboration, and a culture that values innovation and continuous learning.

This full-time position for the 2025-2026 school year offers a unique opportunity to join a diverse, mission-driven school community that is passionate about closing the opportunity gap.

Why Teach ELD at Esperanza Academy?

✔ Empower Multilingual Learners – Help students develop English proficiency while celebrating their linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

✔ Collaborate with a Mission-Driven Team: Work alongside passionate educators to provide in-class support and small-group instruction, ensuring student success.

✔ Make a Lasting Impact: Deliver high-quality instruction that transforms student outcomes and fosters confidence in language acquisition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned ELD lessons and differentiate curricular materials to ensure all students can access high-quality instruction.
• Provide push-in and pull-out support to help MLs develop their academic language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment where students feel valued and supported.
• Assess and monitor English language proficiency using WIDA ACCESS and other formative assessments to inform instruction.
• Collaborate with content-area teachers to integrate language development strategies into all subjects.
• Implement accommodations and modifications to support MLs in achieving grade-level academic standards.
• Build strong relationships with students and families, serving as a bridge for communication between home and school.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, language development plans, and required compliance documentation.
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to language acquisition, culturally responsive teaching, and best practices for MLs.

What you will bring:

• A deep belief in Esperanza Academy’s mission and a passion for supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, TESOL, Linguistics, or a related field from an accredited college or university. (Official transcripts showing the degree conferred are required before the starting date of employment.)
• PA Teaching Certification in any content area AND an ESL Program Specialist (K-12).
• Experience working with Multilingual Learners (MLs) or bilingual students is preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with students, teachers, and families.
• Experience integrating technology, data analysis, and inquiry-based learning.
• Clearances: All applicants must have current FBI, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks. For more information regarding required clearances click here.
• Spanish fluency is preferred but not required.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Esperanza Academy values diversity and seeks to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including but not limited to BIPOC educators, multilingual educators, and individuals committed to educational equity.

Esperanza Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Esperanza Academy are based on doing what is best for kids, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.