2025-26 ESL/ELL Teacher

Position: ESL/ELL Teacher (2025-2026)

Location: Nashville, TN

Reports To: Principal

Position Type: 10-Month

Who We Are

Join RePublic Schools, a network of public charter schools serving over 3,300 scholars across Jackson, Mississippi, and Nashville, Tennessee. With seven schools in our network, we are on a mission to redefine public education in the South. Rooted in love, achievement, and antiracism, we address systemic inequities while cultivating inclusive environments that celebrate the identities and experiences of our scholars and community members.

Are you a passionate educator eager to empower multilingual learners and support them in achieving their highest potential? We are seeking innovative, resilient, and dedicated educators to join us as an ESL Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

What You’ll Do

As an ESL Teacher, your work will focus on the following:

Drive Academic Results

• Develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned ESL instruction that supports scholars in acquiring English language proficiency and accessing grade-level content.
• Use data to monitor scholar progress and tailor instruction to meet individual language learning needs.
• Foster a classroom environment where scholars feel valued, inspired, and supported to succeed academically and socially.

Foster a Collaborative Culture

• Partner with classroom teachers to implement effective strategies for English language development and content integration.
• Participate in weekly professional development sessions, embracing constructive feedback to continuously improve your craft.
• Share best practices and resources with colleagues to create a school culture of growth and shared accountability.

Provide Specialized Support

• Administer language proficiency assessments to monitor scholar growth and inform instructional planning.
• Design and implement strategies to support scholars at varying levels of English proficiency, including newcomers.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements related to English Learners (ELs).

Cultivate Meaningful Relationships

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues to create a supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Communicate frequently with families regarding scholar progress, fostering a partnership in their child’s success.
• Advocate for the needs of English Learners, ensuring equitable access to academic opportunities and resources.

Who You Are

You are:

• Passionate about working with English Learners and committed to helping them achieve their full potential.
• A lifelong learner who welcomes feedback and seeks opportunities to refine your teaching practice.
• Resilient and resourceful, with a strong belief in the potential of every child.
• Skilled in data analysis and capable of using results to inform instruction and drive outcomes.
• An excellent communicator who values relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
• Dedicated to addressing historical inequities based on race, class, and language in the American South.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (required).
• Valid ESL teaching certification or enrollment in a state-accredited Alternative Certification Program by the start of employment.
• Preferred: Previous experience teaching English Learners, particularly in underserved communities.

Why You’ll Love Us

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and local district benchmarks.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including family planning benefits, mental health support, and paid time off.

Professional Development:

• Robust training, including a multi-week Summer Institute and weekly school-year PD sessions.
• Access to leadership development programs and career advancement opportunities.

Our Culture:

• A team-oriented, equity-driven environment where your voice matters.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on creating spaces where all identities are honored and celebrated.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

RePublic Schools is committed to hiring and developing educators who reflect the backgrounds and experiences of our scholars. We celebrate diversity and strive to create inclusive environments where all team members can thrive.

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