Bilingual ENL Teacher for Multilingual Learners 6-12

The American Dream School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Dream School in the Bronx seeks a motivated ENL Teacher to support Multilingual Learners/ELLs across proficiency levels. You will deliver direct English language development and partner with content-area teachers to ensure access to grade-level curriculum.

The ideal candidate values multilingualism, maintains high expectations, and builds a supportive, data-driven classroom culture for diverse students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• New York State ESOL/TESOL certification or eligibility for certification.
• Strong understanding of English language development and instructional practices for multilingual learners.
• Ability to analyze assessment data and use results to inform instruction.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to high academic expectations and culturally responsive instruction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and protect confidential student information.
• Comfort using educational technology and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver ENL instruction aligned to students' language proficiency levels and needs.
• Develop students' academic reading, writing, speaking, listening, and vocabulary skills.
• Provide instruction in whole-group, small-group, and individual settings as appropriate.
• Differentiate instruction and develop scaffolds for access to grade-level content.
• Set measurable language-development goals and monitor progress.
• Administer and support ENL assessments including NYSESLAT and state requirements.
• Use data to inform instruction, grouping, differentiation, and intervention.
• Maintain accurate records and necessary reports.
• Collaborate with content-area teachers through co-planning and co-teaching when appropriate.
• Serve as a resource on effective instructional practices for multilingual learners.
• Collaborate with school leadership and support teams to address student needs.
• Communicate regularly with families and participate in conferences and family engagement activities.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and academically focused classroom environment.
• Participate in professional development and school-wide initiatives.

Skills

Assessment data analysis

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree

New York State ESOL/TESOL certification or eligibility

Job description

The American Dream School in the Bronx seeks a motivated ENL Teacher to support Multilingual Learners/ELLs across proficiency levels. You will deliver direct English language development and partner with content-area teachers to ensure access to grade-level curriculum.

The ideal candidate values multilingualism, maintains high expectations, and builds a supportive, data-driven classroom culture for diverse students.