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English Language Teacher - Florence, AL

Florence, AL · On-site

$41K - $54K/yr

We are currently looking for English Language Teachers to provide in-person customized lessons to our clients in Florence , AL. Job Information: Ref 170950: Face-to-face: Adult student * Availability:

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An English Language Teacher instructs students in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language. They design lesson plans, assess students' progress, and adapt teaching methods to suit different learning styles and proficiency levels. English Language Teachers may work with children, teenagers, or adults in schools, language institutes, or online settings. Their goal is to help learners effectively communicate in English for academic, professional, or everyday purposes.

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English Language Teachers often encounter classrooms with students from varied linguistic and cultural backgrounds, which can present challenges in addressing different learning needs and language proficiencies. Successfully engaging all students may require differentiated instruction, creative lesson planning, and the use of varied teaching materials. Teachers also need to foster an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages participation and builds confidence among learners. Collaboration with colleagues and ongoing professional development can help teachers stay effective and adaptable in these dynamic settings.

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To become an English Language Teacher, typically a bachelor's degree in English, education, or a related field is required. Many positions also require teaching certification, such as TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA, and proficiency in the language. Additional experience or specialized training may be preferred depending on the teaching environment.

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Regional English Language Teacher

Detroit, MI • On-site

National Heritage Academies (NHA)
Education Programs Administration • 5 - 10K employees
Learn more about National Heritage Academies (NHA)external

Part-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

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5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

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School Information:

Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy - Detroit, Michigan
 

Westfield Charter Academy - Redford, Michigan

Westfield Preparatory High School - Redford Charter Township, Michigan

The English Language (EL) teacher provides English language development instruction to children who are acquiring English as an additional language. The EL Teacher works collaboratively with other school-based instructional personnel to meet the individual needs of each English Learner (EL)/Multilingual Learner (ML) child. Required activities include planning and delivering lessons, collaborating with classroom teachers and specialists, administering formative and summative assessments to measure language progress, completing documentation required for compliance with state and federal guidelines, and attending regular Professional Development.

National Heritage Academies (NHA) partner schools seek to grow and empower our teachers by providing ample opportunities to learn together and from each other. A few of the ways we do this include Regional Professional Learning events that embed instructional growth with networking opportunities and monthly virtual EL specific professional learning sessions. Each EL Teacher meets regularly with the Dean of EL Program Services to receive coaching and development. Each school is supported by a dedicated EL Curriculum Specialist to provide targeted EL instructional coaching.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plans and delivers lessons to promote students' English language development.

  • Collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to ensure achievement of EL/MLs across content areas through the Sheltered Instruction and the English Language Development program models.

  • Administers formative and summative assessments to monitor language progress and ensure student achievement.

  • Completes documentation required for compliance with state and federal guidelines.

  • Completes daily logs of student services.

  • Attends regular Professional Development offerings.

  • Be available for afternoon and evening parent-teacher conferences and school events.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of first and second language acquisition theory, second language learning patterns, and best practices in English language development.

  • Reflects an awareness and acceptance of cultural differences exhibited by the students and their families.

  • Possesses those characteristics necessary for acting as an advocate for multilingual families within the school.

  • Read, analyze, and interpret student academic data.

  • Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with classroom teachers, administration, and families.

  • Additional duties as assigned.

    For MI only: Candidates for English Language (EL) Teacher positions should preferably hold a valid teaching license for the grades they will serve (K-8 or 6-12) and an English as a Second Language (NS) or a Bilingual endorsement. Minimally, candidates for this position must be on an approved pathway towards gaining licensure for the grades they serve (K-8 or 6-12) within three years and then obtain an NS or YA-YT endorsement within 2 years of certification.

    Company Information:
    National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with communities to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA serves over 100 schools in nine states, with more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Our schools are designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in college, career, and life. A majority of our schools consistently outperform their local district on the state test. According to the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University, NHA is a leading performer among charter schools and management organizations, outperforming both conventional district schools and other charter school operators. In addition, according to our employee survey, over 90% of respondents agree that the work they do is meaningful to them. Join our team.

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