Elementary ESL Teacher

Mastery Schools; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with match

Enrollment in NJ Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Mental health and counseling services

Job summary

A leading education provider in New Jersey is seeking ESL teachers for their Multilingual Programs. The role involves developing lesson plans, assessing student progress, and engaging with families. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have a commitment to high expectations in a student-centered environment. Starting salary is $60,000, with potential growth based on experience and education, along with bonuses and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Teacher certification completed or in process.
• Experience working with underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans and assessments.
• Work closely with school leaders to analyze data.
• Engage families in their children’s education.

Skills

Demonstrated expertise in the subject area

Ability to motivate and support students

Positive mindset

Outstanding instructional skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teacher certification

Job description

The Opportunity

We are hiring ESL teachers for our Multilingual Programs, which integrate native language skills with social and instructional language across all core subjects. ESL teachers work with learners at all proficiency levels to build academic language, foster access to the curriculum, and bridge prior learning into English‑instructed classrooms. Teachers are trusted to make decisions and are held accountable for critical results within a positive, student‑centered culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Commit to ongoing professional development in a spirit of continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement rigorous lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in cooperation with school-based leadership and Central Office resources.
• Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data, measure progress, and use data to inform instruction.
• Collaborate in grade‑level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, plan community‑engaging events, and ensure mastery of standards.
• Engage families in their children’s education by building relationships and maintaining regular communication.
• Demonstrate genuine interest, belief, and care for students’ personal and academic success.
• Commit to professional growth, self‑reflection, receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Teacher certification completed or in process.
• Demonstrated expertise in the subject area.
• Experience working with underserved communities.
• Commitment to driving student achievement and setting high expectations for all students.
• Ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student‑centered, standards‑driven classroom community.
• Positive mindset and drive for personal excellence.
• Solutions‑oriented resiliency to respond positively and effectively to challenges.
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties, including traveling to network campuses, standing, walking, sitting for long periods, speaking loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing at varying distances, stooping, kneeling, reaching file cabinets, using computer, chalkboard, dry‑erase, projectors, filing, faxing, scanning, typing, making phone calls, and sitting up to two hours at a computer monitor.

Salary and Bonus Information

• Role is eligible for a $5,000 bonus and up to $5,000 for relocation expenses.
• New teachers start at $60,000; salaries range from $60,000 to $111,000 based on experience and education, with growth opportunities as career progresses.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including a 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees with a 5% match, enrollment in the NJ Pension Plan for NJ employees, an Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling services, an annual Professional Development Fund, discounts and perks at various retailers, and access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk.