English Language Learner Teacher

Onward Education; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Wide district network

Streamlined hiring

Ongoing advocacy

Professional growth

Job summary

Onward Education in Massachusetts is seeking an English Learner (ELL/ESL) Teacher to support students in grades 2–5, with ESL services spanning PreK–6, in an on-site role.

You'll partner with classroom teachers and student support teams to deliver targeted language instruction, help multilingual learners grow in confidence and proficiency, and contribute to documentation and progress monitoring. This is a contract opportunity for the 2026/2027 school year, with a 35-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting multilingual learners in elementary settings or similar.
• Ability to collaborate with classroom teams and adapt instruction across proficiency levels.
• Willingness to work on-site and follow school documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ELL/ESL instruction aligned to students' language proficiency levels and classroom expectations.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan supports and scaffolds that increase access to grade-level content.
• Support language development across listening, speaking, reading, and writing through structured, student-friendly instruction.
• Contribute to documentation and progress monitoring as required by the school team.
• Participate in team meetings and communication that keep services aligned and consistent for students.

Skills

Multilingual learner support

Teacher collaboration

Job description

At Onward Education, we connect great educators with school teams that value inclusive, student-centered learning. We're hiring an English Learner (ELL/ESL) Teacher to support students--primarily grades 2-5, with ESL services spanning PreK-6--in a collaborative, on-site setting.

Brief Role Summary

In this role, you'll partner with classroom teachers and student support teams to deliver targeted language instruction, strengthen academic access, and help multilingual learners grow in confidence and proficiency. This is a contract opportunity for the 2026/2027 school year.

Position Details:

• Role: English Learner (ELL/ESL) Teacher
• Grade levels: Primary focus 2-5; ESL support PreK-6
• Schedule: 35 hours/week
• Work setting: On-site

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct ELL/ESL instruction aligned to students' language proficiency levels and classroom expectations.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan supports and scaffolds that increase access to grade-level content.
• Support language development across listening, speaking, reading, and writing through structured, student-friendly instruction.
• Contribute to documentation and progress monitoring as required by the school team.
• Participate in team meetings and communication that keep services aligned and consistent for students.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting multilingual learners in an elementary setting, or similar experience.
• Comfort collaborating closely with classroom teams and adapting instruction for different proficiency levels.
• Ability to work on-site and follow school/district service and documentation expectations.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply?

If you're passionate about creating positive change and supporting students' success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.