2026-2027: ENL Teacher

Washington Heights & Inwood (WHIN) Music Community Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life-ins

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid family leave

Job summary

Washington Heights & Inwood (WHIN) Music Community Charter School seeks an experienced ENL teacher to lead inclusive instruction in an urban elementary setting. You will integrate language support with core academics and music-infused projects, aligning with El Sistema-inspired practices.

The role requires NYS or equivalent ENL certification, bilingual Spanish-English fluency, and a commitment to project-based learning within a collaborative school culture.

Qualifications

• NYS or equivalent ELL, TESOL, or ESL Teaching Certification.
• Bilingual (Spanish) and English bilingual proficiency preferred.
• Urban elementary teaching experience stated or implied.
• Demonstrated success raising achievement levels.
• Ability to thrive in a startup environment.
• Excellent collaboration with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an engaging inclusive classroom culture where all students love to learn.
• Provide integrated instruction in an inclusive classroom with all learners.
• Develop and implement high-quality lesson plans accessible to all learners.
• Assess ELL status on ATS, administer home language surveys, NYSITELL/NYSESLAT when needed.
• Drive academic outcomes by analyzing data and differentiating instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues on an effective co-teaching model for all students.
• Support colleagues in ENL understanding and instruction.
• Inspire students and staff to perform at their highest potential.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with WHIN families.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Music performance

Early childhood teaching

PBL & IBL

Responsive Classroom

Education

ELL/TESOL/ESL Teaching Certification

Job description

Why WHIN?

WHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind! Built on the principles of El Sistema, WHIN is a place where children learn, grow, and make music together. At WHIN, we are building a nucleo, a community where staff, families, and students work together to make a powerful shift in public education that puts learners’ needs first.

Our Mission:

• that all children deserve a high quality education, with access to academic rigor, music creation, and a holistic approach to developing character
• that a collaboration with families ensures the greatest success for our learners
• that restorative justice, inquiry-based hands on learning, and authentic learning experiences provide the most effective environments for growth, success, and joy

We are looking for staff who are…

• looking to grow and prosper in a collaborative work environment
• excited about working in a school and neighborhood where diversity is central
• interested in learning about being an educator

In action, our mission looks like caring deeply about all aspects of our young learners’ potential. We make academics a priority while also ensuring students’ character and personal growth. With music at its core, students experience working together to create something bigger than their individual skills every single day, and this approach extends to our classrooms where project-based, hands-on learning cultivates curious, creative, and hardworking learners.

Specifically, English as a New Language (ENL) teachers at WHIN are responsible for:

• Creating and maintaining a fun, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture where all students love to learn
• Providing integrated instruction in an inclusive classroom with all learners
• Developing and implementing high quality lesson plans accessible to all learners needs
• Assessing students ELL status on ATS, administering home language surveys, and conducting NYSITELL and NYSESLAT assessments when needed
• Driving academic outcomes for all students by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner’s unique needs
• Collaborating with colleagues to implement an effective integrated co-teaching model to serve all students in an inclusive classroom
• Supporting colleagues in their understanding and work with ENL students
• Inspiring students and fellow staff to perform at his or her highest potential
• Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships with WHIN families

Qualifications:

• NYS or equivalent ELL, TESOL, or ESL Teaching Certification
• Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish and English minimum)
• Urban elementary teaching experience
• Demonstrated success raising achievement levels of all students
• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
• Proven commitment and success working with students and families
• The ability to thrive in a startup environment
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting school
• A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues

Advanced proficiency in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Music performance
• Early Childhood teaching experience and/or certifications
• Project Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning
• Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models

Compensation and Benefits: WHIN offers a competitive salary, determined through an equity-focused approach that considers an individual’s skills, education, and relevant experience. Our teacher pay scale is available for viewing here.

As a full-time employee at WHIN, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, we offer a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match and paid family leave.

EEO Policy: WHIN Music Community Charter School is an equal rights and opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, marital status, or any other legally protected classification in its activities, educational programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, IX, and Section 504.