English Language Learners (ELL) Teacher at Vista Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heritage Academies is seeking an English Language Learners (ELL) Teacher for Vista Charter Academy in Grand Rapids, MI. The ideal candidate will plan and deliver lessons that promote English language development while ensuring compliance with educational standards. Competitive benefits and a supportive milieu for professional growth make this an attractive position for educators passionate about impacting students' lives.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid teacher license for applicable grade level.
• Candidates should possess or be on a pathway towards ESL or Bilingual endorsement.
• Knowledge of first and second language acquisition theory is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers lessons for English language development.
• Collaborates with teachers to ensure achievement across content areas.
• Administers assessments and keeps documentation for compliance.

Skills

Cultural Awareness

Language Acquisition Theory

Communication

Education

Valid Teacher License

ESL Endorsement

Job description

English Language Learners (ELL) Teacher at Vista Charter Academy

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School Information:

Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Vista Charter Academy opened in 1996 and serves students Young 5-8. At Vista, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Vista Charter Academy click here .

Job Description

School Information:

Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Vista Charter Academy opened in 1996 and serves students Young 5-8. At Vista, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Vista Charter Academy click here .

Why Choose Vista Charter Academy:

Starting pay above market scales.

Competitive benefits at affordable rates.

Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.

Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).

Utilizes the Dean support model.

High quality professional development provided by NHA content specialists.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans and delivers lessons to promote students’ English language development.

Collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to ensure achievement of EL/MLs across content areas through the Sheltered Instruction and the English Language Development program models.

Administers formative and summative assessments to monitor language progress and ensure student achievement.

Completes documentation required for compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Completes daily logs of student services.

Attends regular Professional Development offerings.

Be available for afternoon and evening parent-teacher conferences and school events.

Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must hold a valid teacher license in the applicable grade level for the state in which you are applying.

Candidates for English Language (EL) Teacher positions should preferably hold a valid teaching license for the grades they will serve (K-8 or 6-12) and an English as a Second Language (NS) or a Bilingual endorsement. Minimally, candidates for this position must be on an approved pathway towards gaining licensure for the grades they serve (K-8 or 6-12) within three years and then obtain an NS or YA-YT endorsement within 2 years of certification.

Demonstrates knowledge of first and second language acquisition theory, second language learning patterns, and best practices in English language development.

Reflects an awareness and acceptance of cultural differences exhibited by the students and their families.

Possesses those characteristics necessary for acting as an advocate for multilingual families within the school.

Read, analyze, and interpret student academic data.

Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with classroom teachers, administration, and families.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

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