ESL Teacher

Phalen Leadership Academies - Harper Woods, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Harper Woods, MI

About the position

As an ESL Teacher at Phalen Leadership Academies, you will play a crucial role in fostering a supportive and effective learning environment for K-8 scholars. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all students master essential academic and social skills, setting ambitious goals for their achievement and holding them accountable. You will be empowered to create engaging lesson plans, deliver rigorous instruction, and assess student progress to facilitate their success.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% of scholars meet their projected growth goals
• Achieve 85% scholar satisfaction on classroom surveys
• Maintain 90% of scholars persisting through the academic year
• Achieve 95% average daily scholar attendance
• Facilitate 1.5 years growth for each scholar not performing on grade level
• Create a powerful learning environment
• Plan and deliver rigorous instruction
• Assess for mastery and track scholar progress
• Intervene and pivot as necessary to support scholar success

Requirements

• A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with appropriate endorsements if applicable
• Valid State Teacher License or enrolled in a credentialing program
• Effective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessment
• Experience tracking and using data to drive instruction

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Coaching and mentoring
• Incentive and bonus opportunities