Position Type: High School Teaching/English
Date Posted: 5/20/2026
Location: Covenant High School Grand Rapids
(High-Needs School)
District: Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Job DescriptionPosition: ELA Teacher
Reports to: Principal
Salary Range: $54,000 - $65,000
General Description: Deliver teacher-led instruction and support online learning in a blended learning environment to meet a range of educational needs for youth learning English
Primary Responsibilities - Develop lessons and units focused on Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking the English language
- Provide instruction in English language to English Language Learners
- Provide academic support to students individually and in small groups
- Check student progress and understanding frequently through curriculum monitoring, group discussions/activities, and 1-1 conversations
- Communicate student progress and achievement to parents/guardians and students
- Communicate with students working remotely on a regular basis
- Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning
- Implement curriculum in accordance with established procedures
- Maintain a classroom environment that is safe, well-ordered and conducive to student learning
- Maintain accurate records regarding student progress, attendance and engagement
- Meet with students regularly to discuss their goals, needs and academic progress
- Monitor student achievement, student progress, English proficiency levels, and Formerly Limited English Proficient (FLEP) students
- Participate in ELL Professional Learning Community
- Review and grade student activities, assignments and assessments
- Support ELL students working in the online curriculum
- Follow additional directives and assignments given by the Principal
Essential Traits, Skills and Abilities- A passion for serving at-risk youth
- A belief in setting high expectations for all students
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Highly organized
- Consistent follow-through
- Ability to implement effective instructional strategies
- Proficient in computer applications
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree
- Certification in Teaching English as a Second Language
- Conversational knowledge of Spanish preferred
- Knowledge of sheltered instruction (SIOP) and other language development methods preferred
- Satisfactory completion of criminal history check
This job description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time at the discretion of the executive management of Youth Vision Solutions.
Youth Vision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. YVS will not discriminate against any otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disabilities or other legally protected status.