[2026-2027] Multilingual Learner (ML) Teacher (Middle Grades)

KIPP North Carolina Career Board; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP North Carolina Career Board seeks a Multilingual Learner (ML) Teacher to deliver high-quality English language development instruction and support multilingual learners in accessing rigorous grade-level content. You will collaborate with classroom teachers, school leaders, families, and regional Student Support staff to foster language growth and academic success.

The role emphasizes differentiated instruction, data-driven planning, and strong communication with families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid North Carolina teaching license or eligibility for North Carolina licensure.
• Strong instructional, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to support students from diverse academic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Experience with ESL/ELD instruction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct English language development instruction to multilingual learners.
• Plan and deliver instruction aligned to NC ELD Standards and grade-level standards.
• Differentiate instruction using proficiency data.
• Support students in developing academic language across speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to provide scaffolds within instruction.
• Support implementation of language objectives, vocabulary development, and sentence frames.
• Administer or support required English language proficiency screening and assessments.
• Maintain ML student records and progress-monitoring data.
• Communicate with families in a culturally responsive manner.
• Participate in professional development and ML program implementation.

Skills

Instructional skills

Collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven planning

Multilingual learners experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Valid NC teaching license or eligibility

NC ESL licensure or eligibility

Job description

Description

Position Overview

KIPP North Carolina is seeking a student-centered Multilingual Learner (ML) Teacher to provide high-quality English language development instruction and support multilingual learners in accessing rigorous grade-level content.

The ML Teacher works collaboratively with classroom teachers, school leaders, families, and regional Student Support staff to support students' English language development and academic success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct English language development instruction to multilingual learners through push-in, pull-out, small-group, and/or co-teaching models.
• Plan and deliver instruction aligned to the North Carolina English Language Development Standards and grade-level academic standards.
• Use students' English language proficiency and academic data to differentiate instruction and monitor progress.
• Support students in developing academic language across speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to provide appropriate scaffolds and supports within grade-level instruction.
• Support implementation of language objectives, vocabulary development, sentence frames, oral rehearsal, modeling, visual supports, and other research-based practices.
• Administer or support required English language proficiency screening and annual assessments.
• Maintain accurate ML student records, service documentation, schedules, and progress-monitoring data.
• Support required student identification, monitoring, and exit procedures.
• Communicate and collaborate with multilingual learners' families in a culturally responsive and accessible manner.
• Participate in school and regional professional development, collaborative planning, and ML program implementation.
• Ensure ML services are provided in accordance with federal, state, and KIPP North Carolina requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of students, the school, and organizational priorities.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid North Carolina teaching license or eligibility for North Carolina licensure.
• Strong instructional, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to support students from diverse academic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds.

Preferred

• North Carolina ESL licensure or eligibility for ESL licensure.
• Experience teaching multilingual learners.
• Knowledge of the NC ELD Standards and WIDA framework.
• Experience with co-teaching, small-group instruction, and language-development strategies.

Additional Information

This position may support multilingual learners across more than one KIPP North Carolina school within the same geographic area based on student enrollment and program needs. Specific school assignments and schedules will be discussed during the interview process.

• Hours are M, Th, & F 7:30am - 3:30, Tu & W 7:30 - 5pm
• Curriculum, materials, and resources are provided
• All teachers receive a stipend for their classroom so they don't incur out-of-pocket costs
• Each month teachers have Teacher Work Days that include professional development, data analysis, and other important information to push their students' learning forward