English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher

Company Overview

Momentum Academy is a public charter school district with four campuses in St. Louis City, serving scholars in grades PK-8. Momentum promotes academic excellence in an environment of mutual care and support that builds character, confidence, and community among each of our scholars so that they reach their full potential.

ELL Teacher Role

Under the direction of the Principal, the English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher is entrusted with facilitating the instruction and learning of students who are identified as English Language Learners. This teaching position was established for the purpose of facilitating student success and managing the ELL caseload at one or more Momentum schools.

Essential Responsibilities and Competencies

• Act as an instructional leader in guiding, directing and modeling best practices of ELL instruction across the curriculum
• Identify, assess and monitor, and place ELL students in appropriate ELL education program
• Modify instructional resources and teaching methods to meet the needs of a diverse student population including
• Develop and implement weekly instructional activities to promote English language acquisition
• Supplement and reinforce classroom teacher objectives and district curriculum by scheduling and working with individuals or small groups according to their needs in English or the content-area subjects
• Provide students with input that reinforces language skills such as listening comprehension, oral production, language structure and patterns, communication, reading, and writing by following the district curriculum
• Evaluate individual student progress through regular assessments including the ACCESS for ELs and W-APT screening test when appropriate
• Ensure that student growth and achievement is continuous and aligned with the Missouri English Language Learner Proficiency standards and maintain record of all lesson plans aligned with Missouri’s EL Proficiency standards and ILLPs (Individual Language Learner Plans)
• Maintain appropriate student records and files on each student according to federal, state and district guidelines, maintain building level MOSIS EL data
• Work collaboratively with administration to develop, implement and coordinate a comprehensive ELL program
• Provide insight into the cultural and linguistic backgrounds as well as the academic experiences of the students

Education/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Missouri Teaching Certification required
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) K-12 certification or the ability to obtain within reasonable time frame

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of teaching experience (experience working with students and families in urban communities is a plus)
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning
• Proven track record of student achievement results
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• Demonstrated mastery and enthusiasm for content knowledge.
• Strong organization, planning, and time management skills.
• A tireless work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovative solution finder.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving. 

Compensation

The salary for this position begins at $40,036.52 and increases based on years of experience, certification(s), and highest level of education. 

What We Offer

• Professional Development
• Real-time feedback
• Enrollment preference for your scholar(s) to attend Momentum Academy
• Continuing Education

Benefits

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
• Annualized pay (July 1 - June 30)
• Health Benefits Options (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance)
• Pension plans
• Extra Duty Stipend opportunities

Schedule

Teachers and staff are expected to be present for core hours of 7:30AM to 4:00PM during the school year from August to May. 

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.