Elementary School ESL/ELL Teacher

Foundation Academies; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,500 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Merit-based pay increases

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Free financial advising

Team building activities

Job summary

A prominent K-12 charter school in Trenton seeks an expert educator to inspire students and foster a creative learning environment. The role requires a minimum of 2 years in urban education and a bachelor’s degree. Candidates must be eligible for ESL certification. Benefits include a sign-on bonus and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in urban education preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Eligible for NJ certification in English as a Second Language.

Responsibilities

• Maintain classroom materials and resources.
• Participate in family events.
• Provide individual and group instruction.

Skills

Urban education experience

Graduate-level GPA

ESL certification knowledge

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Sign‑On Bonus and Schedule

$4,500 SIGN-ON BONUS for this select immediate need position!

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:15pm

Salary: $60,500 - $90,000.

What is the opportunity?

This innovative school focuses on building independence, ingenuity, empathy, and leadership through enrichment programming, agile learning, and exceptional instruction. That's where you come in. Are you an expert educator who takes a creative approach to equipping scholars with critical thinking, cultural competencies, and rigorous lessons? Do you have a track record of building successful scholars? Your next step is clear. Grow with us!

What’s in it for you?

• Receive a $4,500 sign‑on bonus for this select immediate need position
• Merit‑based pay increases annually
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
• Tax‑deferred 403(b) retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount
• Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
• Optional short or long‑term disability benefits through Aflac
• Regular strategic professional development and coaching
• Career advancement opportunities
• Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
• Windows‑based laptop
• Regular team‑building activities and outings
• 10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually
• 30 paid holiday observances
• A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students

What will you be doing?

• Maintaining and organizing materials and equipment, managing supplies, and ensuring that students have access to the necessary materials and resources.
• Ensuring mastery of content knowledge.
• Participating in school and organization‑wide family events.
• Providing individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and engage scholars.
• Maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters creativity and collaboration.
• Modeling how to be a contributing community member by consistently demonstrating the characteristics of an FA employee with high levels of emotional intelligence and strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills to foster a sense of belonging and high performance in the classroom.
• Creating a structured and progressive learning experience for scholars of different ages and skill levels.
• Developing and delivering standard‑aligned lessons that encourage creativity and self‑expression.
• Evaluating scholars’ work and providing constructive feedback to help them improve their skills.

What do we require from you?

• 2+ years working in an urban education setting preferred
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• You possess or are eligible for NJ certification in English as a Second Language
• You have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (if graduated after Sept 2015) or 2.75 (before Sept 2015) for NJ certification requirements
• You possess a track record of measurable success and achievement.
• You welcome the challenge to grow, learn, and improve in a collaborative environment.
• You are committed to serving our scholar population in an anti‑discriminatory learning environment.

Semifinalist candidates will be required to provide unofficial transcripts, evidence of certification/eligibility, and 3 professional references.

Hired candidates are responsible for the following: official transcripts, criminal clearance (fingerprinting), and medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing).

About Foundation Academies

We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest‑ranking K‑12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across four schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability. Our team of experienced and mission‑driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Foundation Academies is an equal‑opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.