SLIFE ESL Teacher: Empower Multilingual Learners

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional SLIFE/ESL teacher to join a community dedicated to high achievement and closing gaps for English learners. The role focuses on newcomer students aged 9 and up, delivering sheltered instruction while coordinating with content teachers to support language development across reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Massachusetts ESL teaching license, with ability to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Education: Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Massachusetts ESL teaching license required.
• Must have or obtain authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Teach English as a Second Language in a SLIFE setting.
• Collaborate with content teachers to align language development with classroom instruction.
• Coordinate with instructional leadership to ensure language support and academic assistance for ELL students.
• Assist with ACCESS administration and ELL transition meetings.
• Plan and deliver lessons aligned to ELD standards and varying proficiency levels.
• Use culturally relevant instructional practices and integrate technology as a learning tool.
• Engage with families to build collaborative relationships in support of student learning.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with ELL instruction.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Massachusetts Teaching License in ESL

Job description

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional SLIFE/ESL teacher to join a community dedicated to high achievement and closing gaps for English learners. The role focuses on newcomer students aged 9 and up, delivering sheltered instruction while coordinating with content teachers to support language development across reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Massachusetts ESL teaching license, with ability to work in the United States.