English Language Learning / TESOL Teacher

Company: Shining Stars Montessori Academy
Location: Columbia
Posted on: November 22, 2020

Job Description:

Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS is seeking an experienced English Language Learner (i.e., ELL, ESL , TESOL) Teacher to support students and classrooms requiring English language acquisition supports for the SY 2019-2020. Under the general supervision of the ELL Coordinator , the English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher will work with both the Primary and Elementary Guides/Teachers inside and outside of classroom to support student learning and achievement. The English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher creates and implements strategies to support students progress with appropriate learning methods, lesson plans and instructional techniques to evaluate and improve each students level of English fluency. Essential Functions / Accountabilities: Develop individualized academic programs designed to meet the specific needs of ELL students (to include LEP/NEP) Implement the individualized programs by working with small groups of students to improve their language skills and academic performance Administer assessments and analyze formal or informal test outcomes to further determine needs of students Confer and co-plan with SSMA Montessori classroom teachers, and other specialists, as appropriate to determine and support the English language learning and other academic needs of ELL students. Provide language instruction to help students develop in all the English language domains Participate in meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information as required with external agencies and or parents Continually communicate with children on instructional and behavioral expectations to keep them informed of their progress Manage and prepare records of each student's progress and meet mandated requirements Stay aware of and responsive to state and federal ELL testing and reporting guidelines Other duties as assigned by the Director of Teaching / Learning and/or ELL Coordinator. Required Competencies / Qualifications: Expertise and experience with instructional best practices for ELLs A passion for growing independent, confident and intellectually curious children Ability to provide services to all children and families with respect and dignity Demonstrated ability to work successfully with multi-aged students, staff and a multicultural community Ability to develop and implement appropriate positive behavior interventions for students Strong interpersonal skills Excellent written and oral skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Knowledge of MS Office Suite and Google Docs A sense of humor and a love of children Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree in Education and/or a related discipline required from accredited college or university/ required ; Master's Degree preferred Teaching license from an accredited college, university or approved program preferred Passing score on the relevant Praxis Series preferred ELL and/or TESOL certificate or state endorsement preferred Prior experience in a Montessori and/or K- 6 classroom environment preferred Prior classroom experience in a traditional public or public charter school Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally undeserved and/or English Language Learner students Bilinguality a plus Compensation: Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included. Working Conditions: The working environment characteristics described represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The position involves sitting, bending, standing, pushing and reaching with both hands/arms as necessary, and may require some lifting up to 40lbs. In addition, it involves the routine use of standard office equipment. How to Apply: There are two steps to apply for this position: 1. Submit a cover letter and resume in one document to careers@shiningstarspcs.org and include the Position Title in the subject line ( e.g. ELL/ESL Teacher). 2. Fill out an application located at www.shiningstarspcs.org, click on the Careers tab and complete and submit the application.

Keywords: Shining Stars Montessori Academy, Baltimore , English Language Learning / TESOL Teacher, Education / Teaching , Columbia, Maryland