ESL Teacher

Centstone; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Centstone in Knoxville, TN is seeking an ESL Teacher to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students in a hybrid role. The teacher will develop individualized learning plans, adapt materials, and use accessible strategies to promote participation and language development.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or higher teaching license with ESL endorsement; ASL skills and experience with deaf education are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is required.
• Experience with ESL instruction for deaf or hard of hearing students preferred.
• ASL skills are required or highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ESL instruction for deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Develop individual learning plans and adapted materials.
• Support English language development based on student needs.
• Use American Sign Language and accessible teaching strategies.
• Collaborate with school staff to monitor participation and progress.

Skills

ESL teaching

American Sign Language

Deaf education

Special education

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

ESL Teacher

Location: Hybrid | Knoxville, Tennessee

Pay Rate: $ 27 To $ 30 Per Hour

Schedule: Monday Friday, 1 hour per day within 8:00 AM 3:30 PM EST

Experience: ESL teaching, American Sign Language, deaf education, or special education experience preferred

About the Role

We are seeking an ESL Teacher for a hybrid contract opportunity in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role supports deaf and hard of hearing students who have a foundation in a written or spoken language other than English. The ESL Teacher will develop individualized learning plans, adapt instructional materials, and use appropriate strategies to help students participate fully in lessons and school activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide ESL instruction for deaf and hard of hearing students
• Develop individual learning plans, lesson plans, and adapted instructional materials
• Support students with English language development based on their learning needs
• Use American Sign Language and accessible teaching strategies during instruction
• Collaborate with school staff to support student participation and progress

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Or Higher Required
• Valid Tennessee Teaching License With ESL Endorsement Required
• American Sign Language skills required
• Experience working with deaf or hard of hearing students preferred
• Strong communication, lesson planning, documentation, and student support skills required

This ESL Teacher opportunity is a strong fit for licensed educators with ESL experience, American Sign Language skills, and a passion for supporting deaf and hard of hearing students.