Certified High School English as Second Language Teacher [25'-26' School Year]

STEM Prep Academy; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated ELL Teacher to join their innovative team in Nashville. This role involves delivering a college preparatory curriculum tailored to diverse student needs, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment, and collaborating with colleagues to maximize student performance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with effective communication and leadership skills. Join a vibrant community that values excellence and empowers students to achieve their highest potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
• Tennessee Teaching License with endorsement is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Individualized Learning Plans and monitor language goals.
• Implement ELL accommodations and collaborate with ELL teachers.
• Build relationships with families to support student success.

Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Team-oriented Approach

Commitment to Anti-Racism and Diversity

Leadership Skills

Motivational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Tennessee Teaching License

Job description

Job Title: ELL Teacher

Dept: High School Team

Reports To: Principal or Assistant Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Coached by: Academic Deans

Starting Salary: Step Scale

Position Overview:

Faculty at STEM Preparatory Academy will be responsible for planning, enacting, and evaluating highly effective and ambitious instruction tailored to students’ needs. The successful applicants will deliver a college preparatory curriculum aligned with Tennessee's academic standards. All teachers are also responsible for cultivating and maintaining the STEM Prep culture of excellence and achievement through modeling learning and leadership behaviors for students, teachers, parents, and community members.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires at least a Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• Tennessee Teaching License with an endorsement in the subject to be taught
• Demonstrated commitment to Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging
• A commitment to STEM Preparatory Academy and its values; understanding of the school's mission and a dedication to fulfilling it
• A high level of personal integrity and professionalism
• An unwavering commitment to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students
• The ability to motivate and lead to maximize student performance
• Team-oriented approach and effective communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Support fidelity of Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), including language goal progress monitoring and consistent data collection across all grade levels
• Implement ELL accommodations across all content areas
• Collaborate with ELL teachers, focusing on quality service delivery, ELL best practices, and content-specific language supports; participate in high-quality professional development
• Serve as a test administrator for the annual WIDA ACCESS assessment for all English Language Learners
• Work with families and stakeholders to support students' language development and content mastery; ensure the vitality of Nashville Newcomer Academy
• Plan, deliver, and assess instruction aligned with national and state standards, as well as school goals
• Enact the STEM Prep college preparatory curriculum using evidence-based instructional practices
• Reflect on teaching and leadership practices regularly and adapt as needed
• Build strong relationships with parents and community members to promote student success
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve shared goals
• Foster a motivating, supportive, and learning-centered classroom environment
• Be innovative in instructional approaches
• Create engaging, inquiry-oriented learning activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

The salary is based on a Step Scale, determined by experience and degree.

STEM Prep Academy values diversity and actively encourages applications from People of Color, Women, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, persons with disabilities, first-generation college graduates, and other marginalized groups. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and do not discriminate in hiring or employment practices.