ESL Teacher for Urban Classrooms | Inquiry-Based Curriculum

Baystate Academy Charter Public School; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Academy Charter Public School in Springfield, MA seeks an ESL Teacher for SY 2026-2027. The teacher will lead ESL instruction, collaborate with grade teams, and serve as a Crew Leader to support project-based learning and student engagement.

The role requires MA ESL certification and a Bachelor’s degree, with preference for bilingual abilities and EL Education experience. Strong assessment and family engagement are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
• MA ESL certification is required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish desirable.
• EL Education experience preferred.
• Two years teaching experience in urban public or charter school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches ESL according to curriculum guidelines and collaborates with grade-level teams.
• Develops and refines a high-level, challenging ESL curriculum.
• Maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation to meet student needs.
• Collaborates with faculty to apply best practices and support diverse learners.
• Administers diagnostics and state-mandated ESL assessments; tracks progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MA ESL certification

Master’s degree preferred

Bilingual English/Spanish desirable

EL Education experience preferred

Two years urban teaching experience preferred

Job description

Baystate Academy Charter Public School in Springfield, MA seeks an ESL Teacher for SY 2026-2027. The teacher will lead ESL instruction, collaborate with grade teams, and serve as a Crew Leader to support project-based learning and student engagement.

The role requires MA ESL certification and a Bachelor’s degree, with preference for bilingual abilities and EL Education experience. Strong assessment and family engagement are emphasized.