EL Teacher – Great Lakes Learning Academy

MEMSPA; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Learning Academy is seeking an EL Teacher to manage virtual ELL programs from East Lansing, MI, or your home office. The role requires coordinating screenings, ensuring state compliance, and collaborating with families and staff to support student progress.

You will work in a hybrid setting with strong emphasis on communication, organization, and adapting lessons for diverse learners. Remote work options are available while meeting in-person event requirements.

Qualifications

• Certified to teach in Michigan.
• Strong technology skills with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Highly organized and punctual.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate ELL instructional programs for students remotely via telephone and internet.
• Consult with students, learning coaches and teachers to ensure ELL student success.
• Coordinate language proficiency screenings and testing per Michigan requirements.
• Meet state timelines for Beginning/Middle/End of Year tasks.
• Attend professional development focused on ELL compliance and instruction.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support student learning.
• Review curriculum and adapt lessons to improve understanding.
• Communicate with parents and students regularly to update ELL Plans and schedules.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong tech skills

Team player

Multitasking

Highly organized

Education

Certified to teach in Michigan

Michigan residency preferred

Experience in ELL instruction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

EL Teacher - Great Lakes Learning Academy

Deadline: January 1, 2027
District/Organization: Great Lakes Learning Academy
Position/Type: Teacher, full time

School Summary

Great Lakes Learning Academy is authorized by Central Michigan University. The school is operated by Great Lakes Learning Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Education, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. The school is governed by an independent board of directors, and all board meetings are open to the public.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from our office in East Lansing, Michigan, or your home office, the ELL teacher will virtually manage instructional programs for ELL students via telephone and Internet with the use of various curriculum tools. The ELL teacher will consult regularly with students, learning coaches and teachers to ensure the success of every ELL student. In addition, the ELL teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Coordinate language proficiency screenings and testing as mandated in Michigan
• Ensure compliances with state-timelines for tasks such as Beginning of the Year, Middle of the Year and End of the Year
• Attend local and state-provided professional development training related to ELL compliance and instruction
• Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to support student learning
• Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
• Communicate with parents and students on a consistent, regular basis to develop and update ELL Program Plans and schedules, discuss assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects
• Conduct ELL focused conferences in a timely manner
• Become proficient with supplemental programs to support English Language Learners in the virtual setting, including interpreting data within the programs
• Develop a general knowledge of the GLLA’s curriculum, as applicable
• Design and Facilitate staff Professional Learning opportunities in the areas of ELL
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Qualified and certified to teach the appropriate subject in Michigan
• Michigan Residency preferred
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Student and family focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Team player track record
• Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Travel to and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing is required throughout the school year, as determined by the school. This may require overnight travel.
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families