ESL Teacher (9-12) 2026-2027 at Foundation Academies

Athens, Attica, Greece -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ESL Instruction, Differentiated Lessons, Language Development, Cultural Competencies, Classroom Management, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Assessment, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Small-Group Instruction, Individualized Instruction, Interpersonal Skills, Urban Education Experience, Communication Skills, Academic Growth, Social-Emotional Learning

Industry

education

Description

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:15pm Salary: $60,500 - $90,000 What is the opportunity? This innovative school focuses on building independence, ingenuity, empathy, and leadership through enrichment programming, agile learning, and exceptional instruction. That's where you come in. Are you an expert educator who takes a creative approach to equipping scholars with critical thinking, cultural competencies, and rigorous lessons? Do you have a track record of building successful scholars? Your next step is clear. Grow with us! What’s in it for you? Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile Windows-based laptop Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid school breaks aligned with the academic calendar. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage for you and your family. Pension Plan participation through the New Jersey Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF). 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution options. Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac Ongoing Professional Development and access to coaching and leadership opportunities Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture centered on collaboration, respect, and purpose What will you be doing? Plan and deliver standards-aligned, differentiated lessons that foster language development, academic growth, and curiosity for scholars with diverse linguistic and learning needs. Provide engaging, individualized, and small-group instruction designed to support English language acquisition, ELP/WIDA goals, and academic, social-emotional, and self-advocacy growth. Create a structured, inclusive, and collaborative classroom environment that promotes respect, independence, and confidence in English communication. Model emotional intelligence, effective communication, and interpersonal skills to cultivate a positive classroom culture and supportive learning environment. Manage classroom materials and resources to ensure all scholars have equitable access to language supports, learning tools, and culturally relevant resources. Monitor and evaluate scholar progress, provide constructive, growth-oriented feedback, and adjust instruction using formative and summative assessment data. Stay current with ESL research, best practices, instructional strategies, and culturally responsive pedagogy through ongoing professional development. Integrate culturally responsive practices and ensure materials reflect diverse identities, languages, and experiences. Collaborate with general education teachers, support staff, specialists, and families to coordinate language support, interventions, and accommodations. Remain informed about Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS), 504 plans, ELP standards, and legal compliance to support scholars’ rights and success. Participate in school and community engagement initiatives to strengthen partnerships, family involvement, and scholar outcomes. What do we require from you? Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Must possess NJ certification in K-12 Specialization and ESL or Bilingual/Bicultural by start date. 2+ years working in an urban education setting preferred Must have a track record of measurable success and achievement You are committed to living out our mission Welcomes the challenge to grow, learn, and improve in a collaborative environment Committed to our mission of preparing all scholars for college and embodying our core values Committed to serving our scholar population in an anti-discriminatory learning environment Want to join our FAmily? We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our scholars secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit scholars by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability. Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our scholars, and our city to high standards because that’s what our families deserve. We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly’s Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver standards-aligned, differentiated lessons that foster language development and academic growth. Monitor and evaluate scholar progress, providing constructive feedback and adjusting instruction as needed.