TESOL Teacher

Role summary

The school is seeking a TESOL teacher to work at this public charter school serving grades EK–8. The role involves planning and delivering lessons, differentiating instruction, maintaining student records and communicating with families about academic and social-emotional progress.

The work

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with modifications as needed throughout the school year
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and development
• Utilize research-based best practices and school-approved curricula in daily planning and classroom instruction
• Create a positive classroom environment that supports student learning and implements school-wide expectations

Requirements

• Active and current Ohio teaching license in the appropriate content area
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• High level of comfort in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning and progress monitoring
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and supervise students in various school settings
• Experience working within an urban environment

Pay and benefits

• Salary range $41,500–$51,000 per year; factors affecting starting pay include geography, market conditions, skills, education, experience and other qualifications
• Medical, dental and vision insurance; voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance; employee assistance program
• Paid time off and retirement contributions
• Optional basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse and child
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools network

About the school

Founded in 2018, Lorain Bilingual Academy is an award-winning public charter school in Lorain, Ohio providing daily Spanish instruction and cultural enrichment to grades EK–8 as part of ACCEL Schools, a network of 80+ public charter schools serving PK–12 students across the United States since 2014.

Who this role suits

This role suits a teacher with an Ohio teaching license in the appropriate subject area and a bachelor's degree in education or related field, who has experience in urban environments and is comfortable with frequent observations and coaching. The posting does not specify the language requirement for this TESOL position, so prospective applicants should clarify whether fluency in Spanish is required, preferred or not required.

Questions to ask the school

• Is fluency in Spanish required, preferred or not required for this TESOL teaching position?
• What is the contract length and type (full-time, part-time or temporary)?
• Does the school offer visa sponsorship or is work authorization required?
• What is the start date for this position?
• Are housing and flights provided for relocating teachers?
• What is the typical classroom schedule and any additional duties beyond instruction?