Elementary ENL Teacher

SCHOOL DESCRIPTION:
Eugenio Mara de Hostos Charter School is in its 23rd year of operation as a K-12 school, serving over 900 students. EMHCS offers a dual language program in grades K-2 and a Spanish Language Arts program for grades 3-12. Our school is fortunate to have staff, students and parents working together to create partnerships for learning. It is the mission of the Eugenio Mara de Hostos Charter School to create a safe and nurturing community of learners where students earn the Seal of Biliteracy (English and Spanish), learn to advocate for social justice and are prepared to enjoy and access what the world has to offer.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the general supervision of the building principal and administrators, the ENL teacher will work with non-native speakers to help them learn to speak, read, understand, and write in English. The English language teacher will use a variety of techniques to help students appreciate the English language and acquire basic language arts skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specificduties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment tothe position)
* Develops and administers school core curriculum.
* Promotes a classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning, and adapts teaching methods to meet students varying needs.
* Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
* Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
* Communicates the level of student achievement and progress toward established classroom, school and state standards to parents.
* Ensures that students conduct conforms with the standards and policies at EMHCS and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
* Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and access curriculum.
* Participates in professional development opportunities, staff meetings, committees and school-wide events.
* Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day.
* Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and school policy.
* Follows State Education Department Regulations.
* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor and CEO
ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE EUGENIO MARA DE HOSTOS ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE:
* A commitment to the vision and mission of the school
* Acceptance, appreciation and respect for cultural diversity
* A Commitment to continuous professional growth
* A commitment to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff members
* A sense of flexibility in working with an expanding school
* A commitment and passion for improving the education of children
* The ability to reflect on ones own performance
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must have experience working with school-age children in a structured setting
Must obtain a clear background check through fingerprinting
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
Must be available for meetings and trainings outside working hours as needed
Must have the ability to reflect on ones own performance
Must be committed to work the full school year and summer as needed
Must be able to interact positively with others individually and in teams
Must be sensitive to each familys values, beliefs, traditions and cultural influences
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Masters Degree Preferred
Five (5) years of appropriate teaching experience
New York State Teacher Certification
Spanish a plus
Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience as a teacher
Must have a working knowledge of computers and their capabilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position does require occasional standing, squatting frequent sitting and lifting of up to approximate 10lbs