ELL Teacher - part time at French-American School of NY

Larchmont, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

85316.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Language Acquisition, Academic Support, Cultural Integration, Differentiated Instruction, Classroom Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Positive Learning Environment, Professional Development, Collaboration, Assessment, Record Keeping, Family Communication, Curriculum Modification, Instructional Scaffolding, Engagement, Inclusivity

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Description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Manor Campus - larchmont, NY 10538 Salary Range: $50,170.00 - $85,316.00 Salary The FASNY Lower School seeks an educator who loves working with children and is eager to collaborate with other like-minded teachers. As part of a bilingual, dual language program, in an international school, our students take French and English classes every day. The curriculum includes reading, writing, science and social studies in English. ELL Teacher Responsibilities The responsibilities of an elementary English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher are diverse, focusing on language acquisition, academic support, and cultural integration for young English Language Learners (ELLs). I. Direct Instruction and Language Development Teaching English Language Skills: Develop and deliver lesson plans targeting proficiency in the four domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Focus on both communicative (social) English and academic language needed for success in content areas. Providing Differentiated Instruction: Tailor instruction, materials, and assignments based on students' individual English language proficiency levels (e.g., beginner, intermediate). Offer individual or small-group instruction ("pull-out" or "push-in" support) to target specific language needs. II. Assessment and Documentation Assessing Language Proficiency: Administer language screeners to newly enrolled students to determine eligibility for services. Conduct formal and informal assessments to monitor students' progress toward language goals. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress, attendance, grades, and language proficiency data. III. Collaboration and Support Consulting with Classroom Teachers: Collaborate/co-plan with general education teachers to modify curriculum, materials, and assessments to make grade-level content accessible for ELLs. Provide colleagues with information and professional development on best practices for scaffolding instruction and supporting language learners. Communication with Families: Serve as a liaison between the school and ELL families. Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress, needs, and school events, often with the help of translators. Promote family involvement in their child's education and school community. FASNY teachers harmonize their lessons with French colleagues, differentiate classroom lessons regularly, and collaborate and share methods with colleagues. We assess students’ progress regularly with regard to their learning objectives and we use interactive tools such as games, visual aids, iPads, and chromebooks in the classrooms. We foster confidence in individual students, maintain a welcoming classroom environment, and develop a positive classroom community that fosters inclusivity and engagement. As a member of the FASNY community, teachers are expected to work in a team for the benefit of the students, stay in touch with parents to support student progress, and monitor students in a variety of educational environments. Educators at FASNY support other classroom teachers and participate in regularly scheduled meetings and professional development activities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. Master's degree preferred. Experience in teaching Lower School English at general education and honors level preferred. Strong classroom management and organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Enthusiasm for fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice. FASNY provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. As an international community and in line with our equity goals, FASNY commits to recruiting students and faculty that represent a range of backgrounds, identities and perspectives. Candidates whose backgrounds and perspectives align with such commitments are encouraged to apply. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position required both inside and outside work that may include exposure to rain and inclement weather. Application Process: Interested candidates please apply through our Careers website. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We regret that we will not be able to respond to all applicants. Only those of interest will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in FASNY.

Responsibilities

The ELL Teacher is responsible for developing and delivering lesson plans that focus on language acquisition and academic support for English Language Learners. This includes assessing language proficiency, maintaining records, and collaborating with classroom teachers to support ELL students.