High School ESL Teacher

Match Education Match Charter Public School
- High School
- Boston, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

High School ESL Teacher (2026‑2027). The position is based at our high school on 1001 Commonwealth Ave. in Brighton. Qualified applicants must have a valid ESL license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education by the date of hire and current U.S. work authorization.

Match Charter Public School is a free, high‑performing charter public school in Boston, serving up to 1,250 students. Over 98% of our student body is people of color and 19% are English Language Learners. We serve 23% of students in special education and represent more than 20 different countries of origin.

Core values:
Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. Our culture focuses on anti‑racism, inclusive professional environment, and culturally competent curriculum.

• Provide instruction to students who require an English language development course of study as a Language Acquisition Teacher (LAT).
• Co‑teach, provide instructional and inclusion support in general education classes with multilingual learners.
• Deliver targeted language interventions in small group settings.
• Use ELD levels and formative assessments to drive instruction and achieve language acquisition goals.
• Manage institutional paperwork, teacher professional development, parent and student communication, student testing/screening, and compliance with Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requirements.
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress via phone, text, email, and in‑person meetings.
• Collaborate with staff to share language development best practices daily.
• Maintain high academic and behavioral expectations and provide ongoing student support.
• Participate actively in coaching and professional development programming.
• Assist with school programming during non‑instructional time (e.g., arrival, lunch, dismissal).
• Serve as a positive and collaborative member of the Match Charter Public School community.

• At least two years of full‑time experience as an ESL, classroom, or special education teacher, preferably in an urban setting.
• Valid and appropriate ESL license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (or ability to obtain by hire date).
• Belief that all students can and will succeed.
• Desire to continuously improve practice through feedback and implementation.
• Proven record of student success and achievement.

Salary range: $61,812 – $98,899 per year, based on prior teaching experience.

Benefits include 90% coverage of health insurance costs and student loan repayment assistance. Working hours are Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am‑4:30 pm.

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $61,812 to $98,899 per year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Tobey Jackson, Chief Talent Officer
• 215 Forest Hills St., Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130
• Phone:
• Email: tobey.jackson

The Match Foundation, Inc. and Match Charter Public School prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class protected under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.