MLL teacher - Middle School

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

MLL teacher - Middle School

Highlander Charter School Highlander Charter School 1 - Providence, Rhode Island

Job Details

Job ID: 5902345

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated ESL Teacher at the elementary level to provide English language instruction and support to students in elementary school. The ideal candidate is flexible, culturally responsive, and able to tailor instruction to meet the varying language proficiency levels and developmental needs of students across age groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging ESL lessons aligned with school curriculum and language proficiency standards (e.g., WIDA, CEFR).
• Assess students’ English proficiency and language development through formal and informal tools.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff to integrate language support within content areas.
• Maintain detailed records of student progress and communicate regularly with parents and guardians.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and language-rich learning environment.
• Participate in professional development and school-wide initiatives.
• Support language acquisition and academic achievement for English learners at all grade levels.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > ELL / ELL / SEI / TESOL

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Jane Roseberry , Assistant Head of School
• 42 Lexington Avenue
• Providence, Rhode Island 02907
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]