2026-2027 Elementary MLL Teacher

Growing Up Green Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Growing Up Green Charter School in Queens seeks an Elementary MLL Teacher to support English Language Learners with a strong commitment to an anti-racist, inclusive curriculum.

You will collaborate with classroom teachers, implement multi-sensory instruction, and assess students using NYSITELL/NYSESLAT while keeping families informed and engaged in a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; TESOL certification required.
• Master's degree preferred; Spanish fluency encouraged.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team of teachers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and co-plan with classroom teachers to scaffold ELLs.
• Facilitate push-in and pull-out instruction for ELLs and former ELLs.
• Assess students with NYSITELL and NYSESLAT as needed.
• Review data with teachers to monitor progress and adjust support.
• Keep families informed of student performance and progress.
• Employ multi-sensory teaching approaches to address diverse learners.
• Participate in staff meetings, PD, committees, and school events.
• Respond productively to ongoing professional feedback.

Skills

Strong commitment to mission

Multi-sensory teaching

Collaborative teamwork

Initiative and flexibility

Organizational skills

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

TESOL Certification

Spanish language skills

Job description

Elementary MLL Teacher (Queens)

Elementary MLL Teacher (Queens)

Mission Statement

The Growing Up Green Charter School (GUGCS) supports children to be conscious, contributing members of their community through a rigorous, anti-racist, anti-bias, curriculum and an engaging green culture. Graduates of GUGCS will be prepared to attend high-performing schools where their interdisciplinary academic foundation, knowledge of sustainability, and strong sense of self sets them apart as leaders and social justice advocates of the future.

Content Responsibilities

• Collaborate and co-plan with classroom teachers to scaffold GUGCS curricular programs for ELLs
• Facilitate push-in and pull-out direct instruction with English Language Learners, (ELLs), and former ELLs
• Determine students needs by analyzing Home Language Questionnaires and administering the NYSITELL and NYSESLAT exams as needed
• Review formal and informal assessment data with classroom teachers and/or advisors in order to track student progress and ensure the proper amount of support
• Keep families informed of student performance and progress
• Employ approaches that address multiple types of learners, (visual, sensory, kinesthetic, audio)
• Actively participate in the school community through staff meetings, professional development opportunities, staff committees, and school events.
• Respond productively to ongoing, year-round professional feedback

School Wide Responsibilities

• Utilize the Responsive Classroom approach to discipline and community-building
• Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships and communication with families
• Actively participate in the school community: weekly staff meetings, PD opportunities, department meetings, and school events
• Work with an instructional coach on improving teaching practices throughout the year
• Respond productively to ongoing, year-round professional feedback
• Demonstrate commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students, including those at-risk
• Perform other school-wide responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong commitment to Growing Up Green Charter School's mission
• Strong commitment to a multi-sensory teaching approach
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in scheduling changes to meet all student needs
• Excellent organizational skills
• Deep respect for other cultures and customs
• Starting salary is $62,902. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience as lead teacher in a K-12 setting and levels of attained education

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Required, Master's Degree Preferred
• Teaching Certification in TESOL Required
• Candidates fluent in Spanish are highly encouraged to apply

Required Certificates & Licenses

• NY Teaching Certification
• NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance