2026-2027 Middle School MLL Teacher

Growing Up Green Charter Schools; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Growing Up Green Charter Schools seeks a dynamic educator to support multilingual learners in a middle school setting. You will collaborate with teachers to scaffold ELL programs, facilitate direct instruction for ELLs, and analyze student data to tailor support.

Strong teamwork, organization, and cultural responsiveness are essential. Experience with a multi-sensory approach and commitment to equity are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching middle school students preferred.
• Strong commitment to mission and multilingual learners.
• Ability to collaborate with a team of teachers.
• Excellent organizational skills and scheduling flexibility.
• Spanish language abilities encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to scaffold ELLs programs.
• Facilitate direct instruction for ELLs and former ELLs.
• Analyze language questionnaires and language proficiency exams.
• Review assessment data with teachers to track progress.
• Keep families informed of student performance and progress.
• Use Developmental Designs for discipline and community-building.
• Participate in staff meetings, PDs, committees and events.
• Build positive relationships with families and communities.
• Work with an instructional coach to improve teaching practices.

Skills

Multi-sensory teaching

Collaborative team work

Cultural responsiveness

Organizational skills

Spanish language

Education

Master's degree preferred

TESOL or equivalent certification

NY State teaching certification

Job description

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
• Utilize the Developmental Designs 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
• Experience teaching middle school students is preferred
• Starting salary is $66,538 and is eligible for an additional $3,500 stipend as Lead MLL Teacher - which serves as a teacher-leader who supports the implementation of high-quality multilingual learner (MLL) programming across the school. 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:

• Master's Degree Preferred
• Teaching Certification in TESOL or equivalent required
• NY State teaching certification
• Candidates fluent in Spanish are highly encouraged to apply

Required Certificates & Licenses:

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