ESL Teacher (SY 2026-2027)

The Community Group; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Group is seeking a passionate English as a Second Language Teacher for Community Day Charter Public School in Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will create an engaging and inclusive learning environment while delivering high-quality curricula to diverse students.

Qualified applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree and a valid ESL Teacher License from Massachusetts. The school thrives on professional development, emphasizing continuous learning for both teachers and students, making it a fulfilling place to develop your teaching career.

Qualifications

• Must uphold CDCPS' mission and values.
• Experience with school-aged children preferred.
• Demonstrate collaborative planning and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach English as a Second Language aligned to standards.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Continuously assess and adapt instruction to support student growth.

Skills

Collaborative planning

Verbal and written communication

Flexibility

Patience

Developmentally appropriate strategies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Massachusetts ESL Teacher License

Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement

Job description

Community Day Charter Public School (CDCPS) seeks passionate English as a Second Language Teacher with outstanding academic backgrounds to work with our school teams, renowned for closing the achievement gap. CDCPS manages multiple campuses across Lawrence, MA, and serves 1,200 pre-kindergarten to 8th-grade students. We believe in providing our students with a rigorous student-centered academic program while investing in their social, emotional, and holistic well‑being. CDCPS has dedicated teams to support our teachers, ensuring our students' success.

CDCPS ESL teachers are passionate educators who are excited about working with our students, and who strive for their students' growth and mastery at developing foundational concepts. Our ESL teachers deliver effective, high‑quality, rigorous curriculum and instruction designed to challenge and promote student success. In addition, our ESL teachers participate in internal and external professional development opportunities which equip our teachers with the latest and best social‑emotional, culturally responsive, and pedagogical instruction practices. As a result, CDCPS teachers thrive and flourish because they are continuous learners, constantly improving and developing their skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach English as a Second Language to students with diverse English proficiencies, aligned to WIDA Standards and MA Frameworks
• Create a safe, equitable, and inclusive learning environment while applying research‑based curricula and social‑emotional strategies to support the holistic child
• Deliver rich content with a focus on supporting student progress in listening, speaking, reading and writing competencies in small group instruction
• Provide appropriate scaffolds as needed in small groups and in the classroom
• Continuously assess language goals for students, adapting instruction to support their growth, while keeping parents informed of their progress
• Collaborate, consult and co‑teach with classroom teachers
• Collaborate with grade‑level and content teams to analyze data (formative and summative) to determine student needs to create action plans, plan for culminating projects and lessons, and differentiate instruction
• Collaborate with the Special Education staff to support the development of inclusive and language‑appropriate Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students who are English Learners and are Students with Disabilities, ensuring accommodations and modifications align with their language proficiency level and disability
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Administer and analyze assessments (such as WIDA Testing)
• Maintain student records in compliance with state regulations (such as progress reports)
• Attend key whole‑school events (e.g., Back to School Nights and Family Conferences)
• Participate in a two‑week training in the summer, and during the school year, participate in a year‑long professional development series during early release days
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Uphold a passionate belief in CDCPS' mission, values, and educational model
• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• A valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education ESL Teacher License and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement is required
• Previous experience working with school‑aged children is preferred
• Ability to demonstrate skills in collaborative planning and problem‑solving
• Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and experience with the implementation of developmentally appropriate strategies
• Community Day Charter Public School participates in the E‑Verify program to determine the immigration and work‑eligibility status of prospective employees. Please refer to the Notice of E‑Verify Participation and the Right to Work documents for more information.
• Community Day Charter Public School is affiliated with The Community Group (TCG), a private, nonprofit organization that has been creating opportunities through education since 1970. TCG manages various programs, including a network of early childhood and out‑of‑school time programs, a K1‑8 charter public school, training programs, and a child‑care resource and referral program, Child Care Circuit.
• The Community Group is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. In addition, we are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.