ELL Aide

Greenwood Community Schools; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwood Community Schools is looking for an ESL Aide to provide instructional and language support to English Language Learners at Greenwood Middle School. The candidate will work under the guidance of certified teachers to help students improve their speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.

This position requires a high school diploma and previous experience with children. Strong English proficiency, along with bilingual skills, is highly valued.

The role is vital in fostering an inclusive learning environment for ELLs, ensuring they adapt well to school life.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience: Previous experience working with children or in educational settings is highly preferred.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English; bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce lessons in reading, writing, and content areas using ESL strategies directed by the teacher.
• Work with ELLs individually or in small groups to enhance English proficiency.
• Help translate school communications for parents and students if bilingual.
• Monitor students in the classroom.

Skills

Positive relationship building

Bilingual skills

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 5/29/2026
• Location: Greenwood Middle School
• Date Available: 8/3/2026

An ESL Aide (or English as a Second Language Teacher Assistant) supports certified teachers by providing instruction, language development, and classroom assistance to English Language Learners (ELLs). They work with individuals or small groups to improve speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills, while helping students adapt to the school environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Instructional Support: Reinforce lessons in reading, writing, and content areas using ESL strategies directed by the teacher.
• Small Group Tutoring: Work with ELLs individually or in small groups to enhance English proficiency.
• Translation Support: Help translate school communications for parents and students if bilingual.
• Supervision: Monitor students in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience: Previous experience working with children or in educational settings is highly preferred.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English; bilingual skills.
• Skills: Ability to build positive relationships with students, work in a team, and manage student behavior.
• Must be able to work under general supervision and follow lesson plans developed by the Lead Teacher.
• Must maintain confidentiality of student records.