Multilingual Learners Associate Teacher

ReNEW Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Indianapolis seeks dedicated Multilingual Learners Associate Teachers to support student achievement through small group interventions and family engagement. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and a commitment to fostering relationships with students and their families. Responsibilities include providing instructional support, preparing students for assessments, and attending community events. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience in urban settings and be proficient in Spanish or Haitian Creole.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• SIOP trained or ESL licensure preferred.
• Spanish or Haitian Creole speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional interventions under a licensed teacher's direction.
• Help prepare students for assessments.
• Communicate with guardians about academic progress.
• Participate in regular practice-based professional development and coaching.
• Implement interventions to increase learning time and mastery of grade content.
• Communicate with Lead teachers and Instructional Coaches on student progress.
• Engage with Scholars' guardians about progress and resources.
• Organize regular family engagement opportunities for multilingual learners.

Skills

Teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Ability to build quality relationships

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

SIOP trained and/or ESL licensure

Job description

The Role:

At Circle City Schools, Multilingual Learners Associate Teachers are responsible for working with the instructional team to increase student achievement for our MLL Scholars through 1-on-1, small group intervention, and push-in supports. Additionally, our Multilingual Learners Associate Teachers build enduring relationships with Scholars and families to provide support and resources as needed. We are looking for people who will do whatever it takes to help Scholars feel cared for and achieve academic outcomes at a high level.

Background on the Organization:

Circle City Schools is a small network of schools in Indianapolis, Indiana composed of ACE Prep (K-6) and Circle City Prep (K-8). Both campuses are committed to high expectations paired with high levels of support. We hold a deep belief that all scholars have immense potential and unique strengths. ACE Prep, serving grades K-6 in the Greater Broad Ripple area, was founded in 2016 and boasts a 90%+ IREAD pass rate in SY24 and SY25. While focused on academic rigor, ACE totes a small school environment where each child is seen and cared for. Circle City Prep, serving K-8 scholars on the Far Eastside of Indianapolis, was founded in 2017 and serves 90%+ low-income and 30%+ multilingual learners. For the last four years, Circle City Prep has been the highest performing public school in its community and focuses on a well rounded school experience.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Multilingual Learners Associate Teacher, you will:

• Provide instructional interventions under the direction of a licensed teacher.
• Help prepare students for formal and informal assessments.
• Support administration of diagnostic, WIDA, and state testing.
• Participate in regular practice-based professional development and real-time coaching.
• Implement interventions for students in order to increase learning time and lead to mastery of grade-level content.
• Communicate with Lead teachers and Instructional Coaches concerning academic progress of small groups.
• Communicate directly with Scholar’s guardians concerning academic progress, engagement with school community, and connecting them to resources.
• Organize and execute regular family engagement opportunities for multilingual learner families and scholars.

Additional duties:

• Lead a safe, joyful lunch recess
• Provide coverage in classrooms as needed (part or full days)
• Participate in annual two-week Summer Experience (all staff) and three-days of New Hire Onboarding (new staff only).
• Attend and participate in events outside of normal school hours (ex. family nights, student performances, field trips, family conferences, Back-to-School Nights, etc.).
• Commit to teach an extended daily schedule: 7:10am – 4:15pm
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

To be considered as a Multilingual Learners Associate Teacher, you must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• SIOP trained and/or ESL licensure, highly preferred.
• Speak Spanish or Haitian Creole, preferred.
• Teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting, preferred.
• Flexibility, attention to detail, and ability to build quality relationships, quickly.
• Valid Indiana State certification or proof of reciprocal licensure in a different state is preferred. Applicants in Indiana State-approved alternative certification programs must provide proof of enrollment.
• Belief in and alignment with Circle City Prep’s core values and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.
• Pass a criminal background check, as required by law.