English Language Learner Teacher [83903]

Onward Education; Montague (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Access to a wide network of schools

Streamlined hiring process

Job summary

Onward Education seeks an English Learner (ELL/ESL) Teacher to support students in grades 2–5, with ESL services spanning PreK–6, on-site in Montague, MA. This contract role covers the 2026/2027 school year and offers a full-time schedule of 35 hours per week.

You will partner with classroom teachers to provide language instruction, monitor progress, and help multilingual learners access grade-level content in a collaborative school setting.

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.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or ESL

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.

• 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.