ELL/MLL Part-Time Teacher

ELL Part-Time Teacher

About Launch

Launch EL Charter School is part of a network of 14 EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) and NYC Outward Bound schools in New York City and is the NYC network’s first charter school. EL is a proven educational model being implemented in over 150 district, charter, and independent schools across the country. Launch's mission is to prepare students in under-resourced communities to thrive in college and careers by providing a public education rooted in active learning experiences and powerful character development. We believe that students at all levels can be pushed and supported to do more than they think possible.

Position Overview

Launch is seeking a part-time ELL teacher with a track record of success to join our motivated and passionate team of educators under the EL Education model. The ideal candidate will model our Launch Habits of Responsibility: Integrity and Stewardship, Kindness and Collaboration, Imagination and Spirit, and Dedication and Practice.

The ideal candidate will believe:

• All students can achieve at high levels
• Families are essential partners for teachers
• Ongoing feedback strengthens performance and outcomes
• The values of Ubuntu - I am because we are

At Launch, the ELL Teacher will:

• Support English Language Learners to achieve mastery of learning targets across all subjects
• Attend professional development around best practices for teaching English Language Learners and turnkey information to full staff
• Differentiate instruction and employ various co-teaching models to ensure that all students meet language proficiency and content standards
• Collaborate with general education teachers to develop and implement effective strategies for multilingual learners
• Use data to track student progress, inform instruction, and adjust teaching practices
• Foster a classroom environment that is inclusive, welcoming, and celebrates linguistic diversity
• Develop students’ academic language proficiency alongside character development
• Push-in/pull out to support learners in classroom spaces.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of language acquisition principles and the needs of multilingual learners
• Commitment to equity, Launch’s mission, and the EL Education model
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
• Valid State Certification in TESOL or Bilingual Education (preferred)
• Experience working with multilingual learners in an urban setting preferred
• Ability to demonstrate our Habits of Responsibility in every aspect of their work

Compensation: Highly competitive and commensurate with experience. Please note that this is a part-time role and does not include benefits.

Launch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of race, color, creed, sex, age, culture, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, or mental or physical disability.