Online Program: English Language Development Teacher

Options For Youth; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness hours

Holiday pay

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan

Job summary

Options for Youth is seeking an English Language Development teacher to support English Learners in a primarily remote role with 10% in-person events in Southern California. The ideal candidate holds a California clear or preliminary single-subject credential and English Learner Authorization, will manage a caseload, administer ELPAC, and collaborate with teams to move students toward English proficiency.

Join OFY to contribute to individualized learning plans, EL progress tracking, and engaging

Qualifications

• Experience working with second language learners and second language acquisition.
• Valid California clear or preliminary single-subject teaching credential required.
• English Learner Authorization (ELA1 or similar) required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and instruct English Learners and Standard English learners with ELD support.
• Manage a caseload of 50-75 students and provide weekly interventions and progress reports.
• Assess and report academic progress to leadership; track EL enrollment monthly and create action plans.
• Develop individualized academic plans for each EL student and create course outlines per state requirements.
• Administer ELPAC tests to evaluate pupil progress and record results.
• Provide pull-out and additional support to LTELs in AR/ SGI classes; facilitate PLCs for AR teachers.

Skills

Second language learners experience

English Learner authorization

Teaching credential

Education

California teaching credential

Job description

## Online Program: English Language Development TeacherApply: Irwindale, CA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 3, 2026 (3 days left to apply): R016727Are you seeking an opportunity to impact students’ lives positively? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, Options For Youth (OFY) is the place for you! OFY is looking for individuals who are outgoing, energetic, authentic, motivated, and inspiring.**Who We Are:**Options for Youth (OFY) is a network of free, non-profit public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFY saw the potential that struggling students couldn’t see in themselves. For over 35 years, OFY has helped more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFY believes in fostering the student’s vision; inspiring students inspires us. We believe the student-teacher relationship is critical to the development of a young person’s social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, then you are the educator that we’re looking for.We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone passionate about education and excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.ofy.org. **Pay Range:**$2,884.62 - $4,230.77 - Bi-Weekly – Depending on Experience**Job is:**Certificated**Location:** Remote + 10% in person requirement for events, PDs, etc. located in the San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles, and Pasadena areas**Work Location:** This is a work-from-home position, and employees are expected to perform their work from their designated home work location. Working from any other location requires prior approval from the employee’s supervisor.**Candidate Location Requirements:** Must reside in Southern California within 150 miles driving distance of an OFY/OFL school site**Our Ideal Candidate Will:*** Identify and Instruct English Learners and Standard English learners with English Language Development support in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, using various teaching methods, audiovisual aids, and other materials.* Manage a caseload of targeted students (approximately 50-75) and provide weekly interventions and instructions, as well as assess and report back to the regional leadership team the academic progress of each student on the caseload, track EL enrollment and student progress monthly and create action plans based on needs at their center and develop an individualized academic plan for each EL student in their center.* Prepare an outline for the course of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school, and administer ELPAC tests to evaluate pupil progress and record results.* Provides pull-out and additional support to Long Term English Learners (LTELs) in AR and SGI classes for English language development.* Facilitate professional learning communities to support the work of AR teachers by providing them with theoretically grounded pedagogy and interventions for English Language Learners.* Do initial ELPAC assessment within 30 days of enrollment to make Individualized Learning Plans for English Learners that move them effectively and efficiently to proficiency in English, maintain current ELPAC testing results, and monitor progress thereof.**You’ll Need The Following Minimum Requirements:*** Experience working with second language learners and in second language acquisition* Valid California clear or preliminary single-subject teaching credential required* English Learner Authorization (ELA1 or similar) required**Company Benefits and Perks:*** We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff, including accrued wellness hours, holiday pay, medical, vision, and dental coverage, incentives, and an employer-matched retirement plan.* Staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, China, Cuba, and Ireland, as well as in-country trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and a farm in Northern California.* We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make our school and our students successful.