About the Role
The American Dream School is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and student-centered ENL Teacher to support Multilingual Learners/English Language Learners (MLLs/ELLs) at varying levels of English proficiency. The ENL Teacher will provide direct English language development instruction and collaborate with content-area teachers to ensure that multilingual learners have meaningful access to grade-level curriculum. The ideal candidate views multilingualism as an asset and maintains high expectations for all students.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver effective ENL instruction aligned to students' language proficiency levels and academic needs.
- Develop students' academic reading, writing, speaking, listening, and vocabulary skills.
- Provide instruction in whole-group, small-group, individual, and integrated classroom settings as appropriate.
- Differentiate instruction and develop scaffolds that allow multilingual learners to access rigorous grade-level content.
- Set measurable language-development goals, monitor student progress, and adjust instruction or interventions as needed.
- Administer and support required MLL/ELL assessments, including the NYSESLAT and other school- or state-required assessments.
- Use assessment data to inform instruction, student grouping, differentiation, and intervention.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and complete required reports and documentation.
- Collaborate with content-area teachers through co-planning, instructional support, and, when appropriate, co-teaching.
- Serve as a resource to colleagues regarding effective instructional practices for multilingual learners.
- Collaborate with school leadership, special education staff, and student support teams to address individual student needs.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and participate in parent-teacher conferences and other family engagement activities.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, structured, and academically focused classroom environment.
- Participate actively in professional development, staff meetings, collaborative planning, and school-wide initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- New York State certification in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL/TESOL), or appropriate eligibility for certification.
- Strong understanding of English language development and instructional practices for multilingual learners.
- Ability to analyze assessment data and use results to inform instruction.
- Strong classroom management, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Commitment to high academic expectations and culturally responsive instruction.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and protect confidential student information.
- Comfort using educational technology and Google Workspace.
Skills
- English language development
- Instructional practices for multilingual learners
- Assessment data analysis
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Collaboration skills
- Culturally responsive instruction
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Record keeping
- Meeting deadlines
- Protecting confidential student information
- Educational technology
- Google Workspace
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (preferred)
- TESOL
- Bilingual education
- Integrated ENL instruction
- Co-teaching
- Content-area collaboration
Location
- Bronx
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Middle school level experience (preferred)
- High school level experience (preferred)
- Experience supporting newcomer and immigrant students (preferred)
- Experience with integrated ENL instruction (preferred)
- Experience with co-teaching (preferred)
- Experience with content-area collaboration (preferred)
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree in TESOL, bilingual education, education, or a related field (preferred)
About the Company
- The American Dream School is a dual-language public charter school serving students in grades 6–12 in the Bronx.
- Our mission is to develop academic excellence in both Spanish and English, preparing students to excel in college and become leaders in their communities.
- We serve a diverse population of multilingual learners, including immigrant and newcomer students, and are committed to providing a rigorous, supportive, and culturally responsive learning environment.
