ESL Teacher

ELL/ESL Teacher

English Language Learning Teacher

(Full time, Spanish fluency required)

Position Description

Educators for Quality Alternatives operates public alternative schools in New Orleans serving students who have dropped out, been expelled, or otherwise have struggled academically or behaviorally in traditional school settings. EQA runs three high schools: The NET: Central City, The NET: Gentilly, and The NET:East.  EQA also runs a therapeutic middle school program, The Bridge, and a childcare center for students’ infants and toddlers, The NEST.  

EQA programs are designed on the understanding that alternative schools should not “punish” or “fix” young people; instead they should be vibrant, flexible, and restorative environments that support students in being their best selves. 

Position Summary:

As an ELL Teacher, you have a tremendous impact on the growth and success of some of the city’s brightest and most vulnerable young people. 

EQA’s ELL Teachers are responsible for:

• Teaching, co-teaching, and tutoring ELL students to insure student access the curriculum and build their English language skills
• Translate, modify, and adjust assignments, assessments and other documents to insure student success
• Collaborating with the team to insure all ELL students receive the appropriate supports, accommodations, and modifications
• Building and leveraging transformative relationships for student growth
• Constantly developing your own craft

Position Requirements:

• Must be fluent in Spanish 
• 2+ years teaching ELL students with a demonstrated record raising student achievement 
• A BA or BS required
• Specialized interest and skills in working with students with learning and emotional difficulties
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building & management skills
• Learning mindset dedicated to effectively and innovatively problem solving and constantly improving
• Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for being a part of a strong, mission-driven team
• Commitment to EQA’s mission, vision and growth

Details:

• Start Date: June or August 2024
• Location: One of the NET High Schools (Central City, Gentilly, or the East)
• Schedule: School is year-round with a generous leave schedule.
• Salary: Initial salary is set based on years of experience and degrees. The range for starting salaries for this position is  $45,000-$60,000. Future salary increases are based on performance and responsibilities.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits and a generous 403b retirement plan

To Apply:

For more information visit: www.eqaschools.org

To apply: https://eqaschools.applytojob.com/apply

Applicant Expectations:

EQA encourages individuals of all identities and backgrounds to apply for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to hiring a talented and diverse group of individuals. EQA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. EQA does not sponsor employment visas. As a public school, all applicants must meet the background check requirements of Louisiana State law.