ESL Teacher

nLeague; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

nLeague is seeking an ESL Teacher for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Knoxville, TN. The role requires creating ILPs, individualized lesson plans, and ensuring active participation in lessons.

The position is a hybrid role with classes from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, serving a small group of students. A Bachelor's degree and Tennessee ESL license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Valid Tennessee teaching license with an ESL endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL to deaf and hard-of-hearing students, developing ILPs and individualized lesson plans.
• Adapt materials and employ strategies to ensure student participation.
• Sign language skills essential for instruction and interaction.

Skills

ASL proficiency

ESL instruction

Lesson planning

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tennessee ESL teaching license

Job description

Job ID: 66211

Department: TN TSD

Position: ESL Teacher

Location: 2725 Island Home Blvd Knoxville, Tennessee 37920

Duration: 3+ Months

Shift: 8:00 AM to 03:30 PM (Hybrid)

Job Description:

• This position currently serves two students for 1 hour a day 5 days a week.
• An English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher for deaf and hard of hearing students specializes in creating learning environment tailored to the needs of students with a foundation in written or spoke language other than English who have hearing loss.
• The teacher develops individual learning plans (ILP), individualized lesson plans, adapts materials, and employs strategies to ensure that all students can participate fully in lessons and activities. The number of students can change depending on enrollment.
• The educator needs to have a background in American Sign Language usage and be able to sign.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Valid Tennessee teaching license with an ESL endorsement