Elementary ESL Teacher

Qualifications:
Qualified applicants will have completed the K-12 ESL license requirements for certification and have a minimum of one-year experience as a K-12 ESL teacher.  Applicants will have a variety of recent experiences with non-English speaking students in a US and/or an international setting.  Applicants will have experience with and be able to demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of and expertise in the field of Second Language Acquisition to serve as a resource for administrators, mainstream staff, students, and parents
• Excellent English skills
• Knowledge of and experience with ESL curriculum
• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students, parents, and staff
• The capability to adapt instruction to various learning levels and styles
• Effective classroom management and organizational skills
• Prior experience in advocacy for non-English speaking students and families
• The ability to work in a cooperatively with staff members
• The desire and ability to work independently within the framework of a school setting with administrators, mainstream teachers, resource staff, students, and parents
• Knowledge and experience with newcomers and students limited formal schooling is strongly recommended

Description:
The Hopkins School ESL Program offers English instruction to students whose primary language is not English.  The principal duty of the ESL teacher is to instruct and support students in English and help them acquire language skills to function meaningfully throughout the day.