Summer Program ESL Instructor

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Woodside Priory School

Summer Program ESL Instructor

Portola Valley, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Woodside Priory School seeks a dynamic English / ESL Instructor for its Summer English Language Institute (ELI), a four-week program serving international students entering Grades 6–9.

    The successful candidate will design and deliver curriculum and class sessions that cultivate Priory’s Benedictine values and core learning competencies: critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and resilience.

    The ELI is intentionally designed as a small, highly personalized program with approximately 25 students total , allowing for meaningful relationships, individualized feedback, and a high level of academic engagement. Students learn in small, level-based classes (8–12 students) and participate in an immersive experience that integrates academic English development with cultural exploration and experiential learning across Silicon Valley and the Bay Area.

    We invest in our educators through collaboration, shared planning, and a commitment to growth mindset and research-based instructional practices. This role is ideal for an educator who is passionate about working with international students and preparing them for success in U.S. academic environments.

    For the complete Position Statement, please click Here

    ** Duties and Responsibilities**

    • Design and teach daily English language classes focused on reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and speaking
    • Implement and augment our curriculum which was built using a backward planning model , aligning instruction with clear learning goals
    • Design and implement authentic assessments that allow students to demonstrate language proficiency and academic skills
    • Provide actionable, individualized feedback on student work, particularly writing, using clear and consistent criteria
    • Deliver student-centered instruction that scaffolds learning and promotes active engagement
    • Differentiate instruction to support students of diverse proficiency levels, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles
    • Foster a classroom culture that encourages confidence, risk-taking, and spoken communication
    • Integrate real-world themes (e.g., innovation, California culture, environmental exploration) into language learning
    • Collaborate with colleagues and program leadership to ensure coherence across curriculum and student experience
    • Partner with residential staff to support student well-being and a positive community environment
    • Participate in program activities, excursions, and community events as appropriate
    • Contribute to a professional culture grounded in reflection, collaboration, and continuous improvement
    • Use appropriate technology tools to enhance teaching and learning

    ** Qualifications**

    Required

    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
    • Experience working with middle school or early high school students
    • Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate international learners
    • Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills

    Preferred

    • Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related field
    • TESOL, CELTA, or equivalent certification
    • Experience teaching Academic English / English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
    • Experience preparing students for U.S. academic environments
    • Experience designing interactive, discussion-based curriculum

    ** Apply**

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    • For the complete Position Statement, please clickhere

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