2026-27 Multilingual Learner (MLL) Teacher

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is seeking an experienced Multilingual Learner Teacher to join our team in Worcester, MA. This is a full-time position serving a substantial and linguistically diverse MLL population across grades K-7 in both inclusion and pull-out settings.

We are looking for a candidate who brings deep expertise in language acquisition, genuine cultural competence, and the ability to be a strong advocate and resource for our multilingual students and their

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree in ESL or bilingual education preferred.
• Massachusetts DESE license in ESL or Bilingual Education (or eligibility).
• Experience teaching multilingual learners across proficiency levels.
• Ability to collaborate with general education and special education teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality English language development instruction to MLL students across K-7 in pull-out and inclusion settings.
• Differentiate instruction to meet learners at their current English level while aiming for growth.
• Support access to Learning Expeditions and grade-level curriculum for multilingual learners.
• Collaborate with general education and special education teachers to support inclusion.
• Administer and analyze language proficiency assessments and monitor growth.

Skills

Language acquisition

Cultural competence

Collaboration with teachers

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in ESL / Bilingual Education

Tools

iReady

MCAS

WIDA

Job description

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School & Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School - Worcester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

2026-27 Multilingual Learner (MLL) Teacher

Job Details

Job ID: 5971449

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Worcester Cultural Academy Public Charter School is seeking an experienced and passionate Multilingual Learner Teacher to join our team in Worcester, MA. This is a full-time position serving a substantial and linguistically diverse MLL population across grades K-7 in both inclusion and pull-out settings. We are looking for a candidate who brings deep expertise in language acquisition, genuine cultural competence, and the ability to be a strong advocate and resource for our multilingual students and their families. We welcome candidates who reflect the cultural diversity of our community.

Who We Are

WCA is a growing charter public school that opened in August 2023 with a vision of becoming a K-8 community. We launched with kindergarten and have added a grade every year since – this fall we welcome our first 7th graders. As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands‑on learning that challenges students to grow in three dimensions: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work. We partner with organizations like the EcoTarium, Worcester Art Museum, and Hanover Theater and anchor our curriculum in Learning Expeditions that make learning meaningful and real. Our multilingual learners bring extraordinary assets to our school community – and our MLL Teacher plays a central role in ensuring they have full access to everything we offer.

We want to be honest with prospective candidates: this is energizing, demanding work. Our MLL population is large, linguistically diverse, and deserving of a teacher who brings both expertise and heart to this role every single day. If that excites you, you'll fit right in.

What You'll Do

• Direct Student Instruction and Support: Provide high-quality English language development instruction to identified MLL students across grades K-7 in both pull-out and inclusion settings
• Design and deliver lessons that build academic language proficiency across the four domains — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — while connecting to grade-level content
• Differentiate instruction to meet students at their current level of English proficiency while maintaining high expectations for growth and achievement
• Support students' access to Learning Expeditions and grade-level curriculum, ensuring multilingual learners are fully included in the richness of our school's educational model
• Use students' home languages and cultural backgrounds as assets, incorporating culturally responsive and sustaining practices into every aspect of your teaching

Assessment and Data

• Administer and analyze language proficiency assessments to determine student levels and monitor annual growth
• Use iReady, MCAS, WIDA, and other progress monitoring tools to track academic growth alongside language development
• Maintain accurate and organized MLL records, including language proficiency data, accommodation plans, and required state documentation
• Use data to inform instructional decisions, identify students needing additional support, and communicate progress to families and colleagues

Collaboration and Consultation

• Partner closely with general education teachers to co‑plan and co‑teach in inclusion settings, ensuring MLL students have meaningful access to grade-level content
• Serve as a resource and thought partner to classroom teachers on language acquisition, scaffolding strategies, and culturally responsive instruction
• Collaborate with special education staff to support students who are both MLL and have IEPs, ensuring both sets of needs are addressed with care and coordination
• Participate in grade‑level team meetings, contributing MLL expertise to school‑wide conversations about student support

Family and Community Engagement

• Build authentic, trusting relationships with families across the school's full range of linguistic and cultural communities
• Communicate proactively with families about their child's language development and academic progress, using interpretation and translation support as needed
• Serve as a bridge between multilingual families and the broader school community, ensuring every family feels welcomed, informed, and valued
• Advocate for multilingual learners and their families within the school and with outside partners and agencies as needed

Compliance and Advocacy

• Maintain compliance with all state and federal requirements related to MLL identification, programming, and reporting
• Ensure students are appropriately identified, served, and exited from MLL services in accordance with Massachusetts DESE guidelines
• Advocate consistently for the full inclusion and high achievement of multilingual learners across all aspects of school life

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; Master's degree in ESL, Bilingual Education, or a related field preferred
• Massachusetts DESE license in English as a Second Language (ESL) or Bilingual Education (or eligibility for licensure)
• Demonstrated experience teaching multilingual learners across a range of proficiency levels and grade bands
• Strong knowledge of language acquisition theory and evidence-based instructional strategies for MLL students
• Experience administering and interpreting ACCESS or similar language proficiency assessments
• Experience working in both inclusion and pull-out models
• Ability to collaborate effectively with general education and special education teachers
• Experience working with linguistically diverse populations — proficiency in one or more languages spoken by our school community is a strong plus
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with families across cultural and linguistic differences
• Comfort with data collection, analysis, and compliance documentation
• Flexibility, persistence, and a genuine belief that multilingual learners are among our school's greatest assets
• Full-time
• Salary commensurate with experience; $52,562-81,004

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Bilingual Education
• Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Welcome to Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School

Worcester Cultural Academy (WCA) is a free charter public school located in Worcester, MA opening in August 2023 with grades Kindergarten through 4th grade, and will grow to a K-8 school. The school is partnering with EL Education (formerly known as Expeditionary Learning) to grant students an opportunity to connect what they are learning in classrooms to real‑world applications through high-quality learning experiences. Through project‑based learning, case studies, and fieldwork conducted with the leading cultural institutions and museums of central Massachusetts, WCA fosters intellectual curiosity and encourages students to become articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers who care for themselves, others around them, and their community. A culture of quality permeates the school and our students will graduate with an understanding of how they learn best and how to advocate for the resources they need for success.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jackie Putnam
• 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
• Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]