Who We Are Seeking to Join Us
We seek mission-driven, full-time professionals with high expectations for children and the willingness to engage in deep reflection and growth. Our staff members are persistent, dedicated professionals, who are team players who infuse joy into their daily work. Teachers at La Cima are passionate about the development, learning and success of all children, and relentless about attaining the best outcomes. We seek educators of high personal integrity and character who are committed to social justice, as we believe that we teach who we are.
ENL Teacher’s Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Bilingual Education
• NYSED TESOL Certification
• 3+ years of work experience in elementary education
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Passionate about social justice and educational equality
• Ability to collaborate with all staff to provide evidenced-based supports to a diverse range of children
• Excellent data management and organizational skills
• Specific curricular knowledge is preferred, but not required
ENL Teacher’s Essential Functions
• Ensure high academic standards are set for and met by all students
• Provide academic instruction for current and former English Language learners
• Execute a rigorous standards-based curriculum through collaboration with students’ classroom teachers and through a co-teaching model
• Differentiate curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of each student
• Use student performance data derived from teacher-created and standardized assessments to drive instructional decisions
• Design and implement high quality individualized/small group plans that effectively address student strengths and needs with clear learning goals and performance criteria
• Oversee NYSITELL and NYSESLAT test administration
Application Process
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Interested candidates should email a thoughtful cover letter and current resume with the subject line “ENL Teacher Position” to: teach@lacimacharterschool.org