ESL Teacher

Compass Community Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks an ELL Teacher passionate about fostering a love of learning in students who need support. This role emphasizes creating a joyful and productive classroom environment while ensuring compliance with ELL policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to student learning, exceptional communication skills, and a desire to contribute to a collaborative school culture. Join a team dedicated to academic excellence and character education, where your efforts will shape the future of students and empower them to become positive agents of change in their communities.

Benefits

Robust medical, dental, and vision plan

100% employer-funded short-term disability

Life and accidental death insurance

Contributions to Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System

Sign-on bonuses available

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; teaching license preferred.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Impart a love of learning and oversee progress monitoring.
• Implement ELL policies and maintain student records diligently.
• Establish a supportive and joyful classroom culture.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lead students

Commitment to advance student learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tennessee teaching license (endorsement #490)

Job description

ELL Teacher Pay & Perks:

Intentionally small school settings – K-8 sites have only about 225 students in total, and one classroom per grade level; Midtown high school has less than 400 students in total.
Collaborative professional development (PLCs) supported by a network level Director of English Language Learners, as well as network-level content leads.
Robust medical, dental, and vision plan with significant employer contributions to premiums.
100% employer-funded short-term disability, life, and accidental death insurance.
Contributions in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (AAA-rated pension plan).
Salary ranges from $52,000 to $62,000.
Sign-on bonuses available.

ELL Teacher Qualifications:

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree.
PREFERRED: valid Tennessee teaching license (generally, with endorsement #490).
ENCOURAGED: Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
Affinity with, and passion for, the compelling vision of Compass Community Schools.
Strong content knowledge in all content areas.
Driving commitment to advance student learning.
Ability to lead students toward a joyful and productive learning environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to build productive relationships with students and colleagues.
Desire to work hard in a balanced, extended school calendar.
Utmost personal and professional integrity.

ELL Teacher Primary Responsibilities:

Imparting a love of learning in our students who need the most support.
Oversee progress monitoring to ensure that ELL student needs are being met.
Implement ELL policies and operating procedures with utmost compliance and integrity.
Ensure student records (including ILPs) are carefully maintained and that all timelines are adhered to regarding student language testing and evaluations.
Support and contribute to a school-wide focus on three pillars: academic excellence, values based character education, and service learning in the community.
Claim ownership of the privilege and responsibility to ensure high levels of student learning.
Establish a supportive, joyful, and hopeful classroom culture that has high expectations for students’ individual and collective success.
Instruct students with purpose, clarity, and urgency.
Monitor student progress to ensure that student needs are being met.
Communicate regularly with families as partners in the education of their children.
Welcome opportunities to develop professionally.

About Us:

In July 2019, Compass Community Schools opened six high-quality charter schools (five elementary and one high) in the Memphis community. Our vision is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideal of education: “Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” This true education – provided within a supportive, joyful, and hopeful school culture – will prepare our students to be positive agents of change in our communities.