Full-Time ESL Teacher for Elementary Learners

Highlander-Charter-School; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlander Charter School in Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking a dedicated MLL/ESL teacher to provide English language instruction and support across grades. The role emphasizes flexibility, cultural responsiveness, and tailoring instruction to various proficiency levels and developmental needs.

The ideal candidate will deliver engaging ESL lessons, assess language development, and collaborate with general education staff to embed language support in all content areas, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• Recent Federal BCI with fingerprints

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver ESL lessons aligned with language standards (e.g., WIDA).
• Assess students’ English proficiency and track progress.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate language support across content areas.
• Maintain detailed records of student progress and communicate with families.
• Create a safe, inclusive, language-rich classroom environment.
• Participate in professional development and school-wide initiatives.
• Support language acquisition and academic achievement for English learners at all grade levels.

Skills

ESL instruction

Assessment

Collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Highlander Charter School in Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking a dedicated MLL/ESL teacher to provide English language instruction and support across grades. The role emphasizes flexibility, cultural responsiveness, and tailoring instruction to various proficiency levels and developmental needs.

The ideal candidate will deliver engaging ESL lessons, assess language development, and collaborate with general education staff to embed language support in all content areas, while maintaining