ENL Teacher

JOB TITLE: ENL TEACHER

Full Time / Exempt

Salary Range: $55,000 to $60,000

School Description:

Eugenio María de Hostos Charter School is a K-12 school serving over 900 students. EMHCS offers a dual language program in grades K-2 and a Spanish Language Arts program for grades 3-12. Our school collaborates with staff, students, and parents to create partnerships for learning. It is the mission of the Eugenio María de Hostos Charter School to create a safe and nurturing community of learners where students earn the Seal of Biliteracy (English and Spanish), learn to advocate for social justice, and are prepared to enjoy and access what the world has to offer.

Summary of Position:

Under the general supervision of the building principal and administrators, the ENL teacher will work with non-native speakers to help them learn to speak, read, understand, and write in English. The English language teacher will use a variety of techniques to help students appreciate the English language and acquire basic language arts skills.

Essential Functions:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position)

• Develops and administers school core curriculum.
• Promotes a classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning, and adapts teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Communicates the level of student achievement and progress toward established classroom, school and state standards to parents.
• Ensures that students’ conduct conforms with the standards and policies at EMHCS and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and access curriculum.
• Participates in professional development opportunities, staff meetings, committees and school-wide events.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and school policy.
• Follows State Education Department Regulations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor and CEO.

All employees of the Eugenio María de Hostos are expected to demonstrate:

• A commitment to the vision and mission of the school
• Acceptance, appreciation and respect for cultural diversity
• A Commitment to continuous professional growth
• A commitment to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff members
• A sense of flexibility in working with an expanding school
• A commitment and passion for improving the education of children
• The ability to reflect on one’s own performance

Skills and Abilities:

• Successful experience working with a diverse English Learner student population
• Teaching experience at more than one grade level
• Experience implementing the RTI / problem – solving model
• Experience working in a Professional Learning Community
• Skills in analyzing and using data to make instructional and behavioral decisions
• Ability to support student needs
• Experience and ability to work with small or large groups
• Ability to cope and deal with students
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must show strong observational skills
• Ability to encourage students to learn and succeed.
• Ability to maintain productive relations and positive attitude towards students
• Must be able to interact positively with others
• Must be sensitive to each family’s vales, beliefs, traditions and cultural influences

Education / Experience:

• Master’s Degree Preferred
• Five (5) years of appropriate teaching experience
• New York State Teacher Certification
• Spanish a plus
• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience as a teacher
• Must have a working knowledge of computers and their capabilities

Physical Demands:

This position does require occasional standing, squatting frequent sitting and lifting of up to approximate 10lbs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000