English Language Development Teacher (ELD) - Aspire Ben Holt Middle School

Aspire Public Schools; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% core health benefits coverage on select plans

Tuition reimbursement plan

Adoption assistance program

Adoption assistance

Life insurance

Time off

Job summary

An educational institution in California seeks an E.L.D. Teacher for Benjamin Holt Middle School. The role aims to enhance English Language Development for multilingual students and includes establishing high expectations, developing lesson plans, and regular assessment. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization. Compensation includes a competitive salary and exceptional benefits for employee well-being, fostering an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of subject matter, including State Standards and subject‑specific frameworks.
• 1+ year experience working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data.
• Ability to reflect and improve instructional practices.

Responsibilities

• Establish a culture of high expectations for every student.
• Develop lesson plans aligned with California State Standards.
• Assess students regularly and refine instruction based on needs.
• Communicate regularly with families to involve them in education.
• Collaborate with team members to address unique student needs.
• Participate in professional development with lead teachers and instructional coaches.

Skills

Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data

Knowledge of child cognitive development

Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Valid Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization

Job description

Aspire Public Schools – Central Valley is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year! This position is for Benjamin Holt Middle School.

About Aspire

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high‑performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK‑12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—to transform inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward‑thinking open‑enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post‑secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers, and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well‑Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self‑Determination, and Joy.

The Opportunity

Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. The E.L.D. Teacher is an essential member of a school site and will focus on English Language Development for our multilingual population. The ELD Teacher will drive the highest quality pedagogy for Multilingual Learners. As an instructor at Aspire, you will deliver high‑quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual. In addition, you will empower students to take control of their own learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of our nationally recognized model. Your professional learning community will provide a supportive and collaborative environment to fuel your growth and development. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree.

What You Will Do

• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines
• Assess students regularly and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
• Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school
• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization required
• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred
• Knowledge of subject matter, including State Standards and subject‑specific frameworks
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices

Compensation

Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well‑being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long‑term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.