ELL Teacher: Foster Belonging & Language Growth

Deep Roots Charter School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Deep Roots Charter School in Philadelphia is seeking an ELL Teacher to provide high-quality English language development, collaborate to ensure access to grade-level content, and foster belonging for multilingual learners.

You will build authentic relationships with students and families, implement the school's equity vision, and work with the Assistant Principal of Instruction to support academic and language growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, TESOL, ESL, or a related field required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Valid Pennsylvania teaching certification (or eligibility for certification).
• ESL Program Specialist certification preferred or required based on state guidelines.
• At least one year of experience working with multilingual learners preferred.
• Strong knowledge of language acquisition strategies, culturally responsive instruction, and differentiated teaching practices.
• Demonstrated success in supporting student academic growth and language development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach daily English language development lessons aligned to language proficiency standards and student needs.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to support reading, writing, speaking, and listening development.
• Provide language scaffolds and supports that enable multilingual learners to access rigorous grade-level content.
• Analyze student language proficiency and academic data to inform instruction and monitor progress.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students across varying language proficiency levels.
• Support students in developing confidence, independence, and academic language skills.
• Work closely with classroom teachers to co-plan instruction and implement effective supports for multilingual learners.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and language development.
• Partner with staff and families to advocate for the success and well-being of multilingual learners.
• Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment that reflects the school's core values.
• Build strong relationships with students rooted in empathy, cultural responsiveness, and high expectations.
• Foster a sense of belonging and affirm students' linguistic and cultural identities.
• Support school-wide assessment administration and compliance requirements related to English learners.
• Participate in professional development, team meetings, and school-wide initiatives.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, transitions, or other duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the school's mission.

Skills

Plan and teach ELD lessons

Differentiate instruction

Collaborate with teachers

Assess language proficiency

Engage families

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education/TESOL/ESL or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Pennsylvania teaching certification or eligibility

ESL Program Specialist certification preferred/required

Job description

Deep Roots Charter School in Philadelphia is seeking an ELL Teacher to provide high-quality English language development, collaborate to ensure access to grade-level content, and foster belonging for multilingual learners.

You will build authentic relationships with students and families, implement the school's equity vision, and work with the Assistant Principal of Instruction to support academic and language growth.