ESL Teacher, K-8 (Long-Term Sub) — Per Diem Start

Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools’ Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot in Boston, MA seeks an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher for a long-term substitute assignment serving grades K-8. The position starts in late October 2026 and runs through June 2027; substitutes are hired at per diem pay with assignment-specific adjustments.

The successful candidate will provide ESL instruction to multilingual learners, collaborate with content teachers, support ACCESS administration, and align lessons to WIDA standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Massachusetts ESL teaching license or eligibility required.
• Ability to meet state and federal licensing requirements.
• Authorized to work in the United States by start date.

Responsibilities

• Teach English as a Second Language to Multilingual Learners identified as English Learners.
• Collaborate with content teachers to align instruction with students' language development and classroom needs.
• Collaborate with instructional leadership and administration to ensure language support across the curriculum.
• Assist with ACCESS administration and related assessments.
• Plan and deliver lessons aligned to WIDA standards for varying English proficiency levels.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Boston Public Schools’ Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot in Boston, MA seeks an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher for a long-term substitute assignment serving grades K-8. The position starts in late October 2026 and runs through June 2027; substitutes are hired at per diem pay with assignment-specific adjustments.

The successful candidate will provide ESL instruction to multilingual learners, collaborate with content teachers, support ACCESS administration, and align lessons to WIDA standards