K-8 ELD Teacher for Multilingual Learners

Seattle-Hebrew-Academy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Hebrew Academy seeks an experienced ELD Teacher to support multilingual learners in Kindergarten through 8th grade. You will provide individualized and small-group English language instruction and collaborate with General Studies, Judaic Studies, and Learning Center teams to identify needs and supports.

You will differentiate instruction, monitor progress, and help students access grade-level curricula while maintaining organized records and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• ESOL/TESOL/TOEFL/CELTA/DELTA/ML or EL certification or endorsement preferred.
• Teaching certification preferred.
• Experience teaching English learners in elementary and/or middle school settings.
• Strong understanding of second-language acquisition and effective ELL instructional practices.
• Knowledge of Hebrew is beneficial but not required.
• Experience with differentiated instruction and small group intervention.
• Knowledge of UDL and inclusive instructional practices preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of ages, language levels, cultures, and academic needs.
• Warm, flexible, organized, and committed to supporting the whole child.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group English language instruction for students in grades K–8.
• Support students in developing skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, and academic English.
• Differentiate instruction based on students’ ages, English proficiency levels, and individual learning needs.
• Support students in accessing grade-level classroom curriculum and assignments.
• Collaborate with the Gesher Program Director, classroom teachers and the Learning Center team to identify student needs and appropriate supports.
• Develop instructional goals and monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to adapt lessons, materials, assignments, and assessments as appropriate.
• Provide teachers with strategies and tools for supporting multilingual learners within the general classroom.
• Communicate with teachers and families regarding student progress as appropriate.
• Maintain organized records of instruction, goals, and progress.
• Help students build confidence and independence as English learners.
• Participate in student support meetings and contribute to intervention and support plans.

Skills

Teaching English Learners

Differentiated Instruction

Collaboration & Communication

Classroom Management

Family/Teacher Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Seattle Hebrew Academy seeks an experienced ELD Teacher to support multilingual learners in Kindergarten through 8th grade. You will provide individualized and small-group English language instruction and collaborate with General Studies, Judaic Studies, and Learning Center teams to identify needs and supports.

You will differentiate instruction, monitor progress, and help students access grade-level curricula while maintaining organized records and communicating with families.