English Language Learner Teacher

Position: English Language Learner Teacher

Location: Phoenix, AZ

FLSA: Salaried/Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION

The EL Teacher creates and implements activities and lessons based on ELP Standards for the language development of EL students. They also provide 60 minutes daily/300 minutes weekly of required instruction for elementary level EL students or 50 minutes daily/250 minutes weekly for secondary level EL students.

Responsibilities: 

The EL Teacher supports students in acquiring English through the language development approach. EL Teachers create lesson plans that target specific ELP standards based on the student’s proficiency level and grade level and monitor their progress to promote their language acquisition. 

Ongoing Tasks: 

• Attend meetings with parents, ELC, PEA, and teacher 
• Attend grade- or subject-level meetings to help plan integrated EL instruction 
• Collaborate with grade-level teachers to determine students’ strengths and weaknesses for lesson planning 
• Monitor students’ progress through quarterly reports 
• Create and maintain a schedule for targeted instruction time with PEA and grade-level teachers 
• Collaborate with grade-level teachers to identify and implement any accommodations necessary for the student to access the curriculum 
• Participate in professional development opportunities at the Phoenix Home Office 
• Create lesson plans aligned with ELP standards 
• Collaborate with ELC on student AZELLA results 

REQUIREMENTS (for Teachers and Coordinators)

• Candidates must hold at least a bachelor’s degree and a valid Arizona teaching certification, with an SEI or EL Endorsement or the equivalent SEI or EL training, if not certificated.
• Candidates must be proficient in the use of technology.
• Great Hearts teachers must also demonstrate a commitment to and love for the liberal arts and a commitment to diversity.

PREFERENCES

The ideal candidate has previous experience working with English Language Learners.

BENEFITS

• Great benefits
• Strong administrative support
• Collaborating team members 

Job Type: Full-time position

Job Location:

• Phoenix, AZ

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Teaching: 1 year

QUESTIONS? INTERESTED IN APPLYING?

You may send any questions you have or an email stating interest (be sure to include your resume) to: [email protected] . For more information regarding Great Hearts Academies or for help completing your application contact [email protected] . 

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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