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About the Role

Diamond Charter School (DCS) is a new, innovative educational institution opening in September 2026 in Hempstead, NY. DCS is dedicated to empowering students academically, personally, and socially through a dynamic environment rooted in Creativity, Citizenship, Critical Thinking, and Cultural Appreciation. The Elementary English as a New Language (ENL) Teacher will provide targeted English language development instruction to multilingual learners in grades K-5, supporting their development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while ensuring access to grade-level academic content.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct English language development (ELD) instruction aligned to state English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards.
• Deliver instruction through push-in, pull-out, and small-group models.
• Differentiate lessons to address varying English proficiency levels.
• Integrate academic language instruction across content areas.
• Use research-based strategies to support language acquisition and literacy development.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to scaffold instruction for multilingual learners.
• Co-plan lessons that incorporate language objectives alongside content objectives.
• Support classroom teachers in implementing strategies for language development.
• Participate in grade-level and data team meetings.
• Administer and interpret English language proficiency assessments.
• Monitor and document student progress in language acquisition.
• Maintain accurate records for compliance with federal, state, and district guidelines.
• Participate in multilingual learner identification, placement, and reclassification processes.
• Communicate effectively with families, including those whose primary language is not English.
• Support families in understanding school programs and language development goals.
• Promote culturally responsive and inclusive classroom practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, TESOL, Linguistics, or related field.
• Valid state certification in TESOL/ESL or English as a New Language (ENL).
• Knowledge of second-language acquisition theory and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Experience working with elementary-aged students.
• Master’s Degree in TESOL or related field (Preferred).
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency (Preferred).
• Experience in co-teaching or push-in instructional models (Preferred).
• Familiarity with WIDA standards or other state ELP frameworks (Preferred).

Skills

• Culturally responsive teaching
• Second-language acquisition
• Collaboration
• Scaffolding instruction
• Lesson co-planning
• Language objectives
• Content objectives
• Language development strategies
• Assessment interpretation
• Progress monitoring
• Record maintenance
• Multilingual learner identification
• Family communication
• Program support
• Inclusive classroom practices
• Adaptability
• Work ethic
• Solutions-oriented
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Team player

Location

• Hempstead, NY

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry Level
• Mid Level

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Salary/Compensations

• $63,000 to $90,000

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan options
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Vacation days
• Professional development opportunities

About the Company

• Diamond Charter School (DCS) is a new and innovative educational institution opening in September 2026.
• DCS is dedicated to empowering students to excel academically, personally, and socially.
• The school fosters a dynamic educational environment rooted in the 4 C’s—Creativity, Citizenship, Critical Thinking, and Cultural Appreciation.
• DCS prepares its diverse student body to become lifelong learners and compassionate leaders.
• The school offers an extended day and year program, an inclusive environment, and a focus on social-emotional learning (SEL).
• DCS is committed to using student-centered teaching methods.
• The school provides a high-quality, rigorous, and personalized education.
• DCS is a startup school that requires adaptability and a strong work ethic.