Founding ENL Teacher for High School Startup

The American Dream School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Dream Charter School in Manhattan is seeking an energetic ENL Teacher to join our founding high school team. This startup environment offers a unique opportunity to shape culture, build systems, and support multilingual learners across a growing student body.

You will collaborate with general education and special education teachers to design accessible, rigorous ninth-grade coursework and targeted interventions.

Qualifications

• New York State teaching certification is required.
• Ability to support English Language Learners and diverse learning needs.
• Willingness to collaborate and contribute beyond traditional classroom responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging ENL instruction for students at varying levels of English proficiency.
• Work with students individually and in small groups, including those with IEPs.
• Collaborate with content-area and special education teachers to ensure access to ninth-grade coursework.

Skills

Instructional skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

New York State teaching certification

TESOL/ESOL ENL certification

Job description

The American Dream Charter School in Manhattan is seeking an energetic ENL Teacher to join our founding high school team. This startup environment offers a unique opportunity to shape culture, build systems, and support multilingual learners across a growing student body.

You will collaborate with general education and special education teachers to design accessible, rigorous ninth-grade coursework and targeted interventions.