Carmen Schools of Science and Technology is seeking English as a Second Language (ESL) Teachers for the 2024-2025 school year!

Salary Range: $45,900 (0 Years) - $85,350 (25 Years)

POSITION SUMMARY

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher will ensure the mission of Carmen to serve ALL students is alive and well across our campuses through instruction and support to English Language Learner (ELL) students K-12th grade. The goal of this position is to guide English Language Learners toward gaining proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing by providing small group instruction, support in core academic classes and collaborating with classroom teachers. The ESL teacher works under the direction of the Principal in conjunction with the Director of Student Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Absolute belief in the ability of all students to learn and achieve and commitment to ending educational inequity in Milwaukee.

2. Bachelor's Degree

3. Wisconsin DPI license in (395) English as a Second Language

4. Three (3) or more years as a successful classroom teacher.

5. Significant school experience working with English Language Learners.

6. Demonstrated leadership and organizational ability in working with administrators, staff, students, parents, and the community.

7. Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently

8. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response

9. Access to vehicle/reliable transportation to travel between school campuses on a daily/weekly basis.

10. Bilingual in Spanish and English required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

● Provide EL push in and/or pull out instruction to students

● Assist in administering required language proficiency and academic achievement tests for determining placement and ongoing monitoring of student progress.

● Communicate language needs and progress of ELL students with classroom teachers, administrators and families.

● Work with classroom teachers to support differentiated instruction.

● Work with establishing relationships with ELL parents, including those who don't speak English.

● Willingness to be flexible in terms of teaching assignment within the school setting.

● Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including whole group (co-teaching)/ small-group or individual learning.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position will work predominantly Monday – Friday; however, this position will require work on evenings and weekends as necessary.

**COMPENSATION & BENEFITS **

Carmen Schools of Science and Technology provides salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and worksite benefits, free life insurance, free employee assistance program (EAP), free short-term disability insurance, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and generous paid time off.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Carmen complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, disability, genetic information, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, lay-off, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Carmen expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Any actions or behaviors that create an uncomfortable work environment and prohibit an employee to perform their expected duties will not be tolerated.