English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis is seeking an English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher to deliver language development instruction in a healthcare facility setting in Cordova, Tennessee. This contract-full-time role pays $42 per hour and involves a 38-hour work week, providing English language development and academic support to multilingual learners.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, valid ESL endorsement, and strong classroom management and collaboration with staff and families to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Foreign Language, World Languages, Linguistics, or a related field
• Valid state teaching license with an ESL/ELL/ESOL endorsement and/or certification as required by the state and/or district
• Demonstrated proficiency in the language being taught
• Knowledge of second-language acquisition principles and effective instructional practices
• Strong classroom management, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Ability to comply with FERPA and HIPPA requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Provide English language development instruction and academic support to multilingual learners
• Assess students' English proficiency and develop instructional plans
• Collaborate with school staff and families to support student achievement
• Promote an inclusive learning environment and ensure compliance with requirements

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Cultural sensitivity

Language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree (Education/Foreign Language/World Languages/Linguistics)

Job description

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $42 / Hour

Hours: 38.00

Location: Cordova, TN

The K-12 ESL Teacher provides English language developmentinstruction and academic support to multilingual learners. The ESL Teacher assesses students' Englishproficiency, develops and implements instructional plans, collaborates withschool staff and families, and supports students' academic achievement andlanguage acquisition. The ESL Teacherpromotes an inclusive learning environment while ensuring compliance withfederal, state, district, and program requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Foreign Language, WorldLanguages, Linguistics, or a related field
• Valid state teaching license with an ESL/ELL/ESOL endorsement and/or certification as required by the state and/or district
• Demonstrated proficiency in the language being taught
• Knowledge of second-language acquisition principles andeffective instructional practices
• Strong classroom management, communication, organizational,and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with students from diversecultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverselinguistic and cultural backgrounds
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Ability to comply with FERPA and HIPPA requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Education

Job Function: Education | English as a Second Language Teacher | English as a Second Language Teacher School

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0324

Contract Duration: 25

Pay Rate: $42 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-11-04T20:26:22