ESL Teacher
Location & commute
- School campus
- ACCEL Schools
- Neighbourhood
- Westerville
- Campus vibe
- Award-winning charter emphasising art, music and STEM with a strong school culture and wide range of clubs and sports
About the role
Role summary
The school seeks an ESL teacher to plan and deliver lessons that differentiate instruction to meet student needs, maintain student progress records, and foster a positive learning environment prioritizing social-emotional development.
The work
- Prepare and deliver lesson plans adapted to student needs, using research-based practices and approved curricula reflecting diverse backgrounds
- Differentiate instruction across a K-12 environment to support all students and manage classroom behaviour
- Maintain accurate student progress records and communicate academic and social-emotional growth with families
- Incorporate technology into daily instruction and participate in school-wide culture expectations
- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in non-instructional activities as needed
Requirements
- Active current Ohio teaching license in ESL or appropriate content area
- Bachelor's degree in education or related field
- High comfort level with a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs and progress monitoring
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage confidential information
- Experience working in an urban environment
- Ability to supervise students of various ages in different school settings; ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
Pay and benefits
- $48,000–57,500 annually; factors affecting starting pay include geography, skills, education, experience and qualifications
- Medical, dental and vision insurance; Employee Assistance Program; voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off and retirement contributions
- Optional basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse and child
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
- Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools' network of 80+ charter schools
About the school
Cornerstone Academy is an award-winning, top-performing K–12 charter school in Westerville serving Northeast Columbus communities with a college-prep education emphasizing art, music and STEM, part of ACCEL Schools' network of public charter schools operating since 2014.
Who this role suits
The role suits an ESL teacher with active Ohio certification seeking to work in an urban charter school setting. The position requires strong communication skills and experience managing diverse student populations across multiple grades and school spaces. The candidate should thrive in a coaching-intensive environment with frequent feedback and be comfortable implementing a range of support strategies to help all learners succeed.
Questions to ask the school
- What specific grades or ESL service model (pull-out, co-teaching, newcomer) will this role focus on?
- What is the contract length and expected start date?
- Does the school sponsor work authorisation for candidates without US work permission?
- What professional development and instructional coaching schedule should the teacher expect during the school year?
- How much classroom preparation time is allocated each week?
- What curricula and assessment tools does the school use for ESL instruction?
