TESOL​/ESL Teacher

Capital Preparatory Schools is a charter school management organization operating a network of educational communities. Our mission is to build a path where there was none. From its inception, the Capital Prep community—our scholars, parents, faculty, and staff—have come together to create a compelling and meaningful educational experience. The Capital Preparatory Schools has five school locations: one in Harlem and one in the Bronx, New York, and two locations in Bridgeport, Connecticut providing students in grades K–12 with a year-round, college-preparatory education that encourages students to become scholars and agents of change.

Capital Prep Middletown is scheduled to open in the fall of 2024.

TESOL/ESL Illuminator

All Subjects, Grades K-12

Start Date:

Immediately

Location:

Bridgeport, CT

Capital Preparatory Schools believes that all children, when given the right conditions and environment, will succeed and excel in their academic and social-emotional growth. This is achieved by blending elements of academic models that successfully support students from historically disadvantaged populations, with innovative approaches that get 100% of our graduates accepted to four-year colleges.

• Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school/network goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that support language acquisition, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and effectively uses time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual scholar’s needs, including scholars with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Screens Home Language Surveys.
• Maintains and updates TESOL/Bilingual scholar files for accurate record keeping in accordance with state local and federal mandates.
• Identifies and assesses scholars for eligibility for TESOL/ Bilingual services.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress.
• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies.
• Utilizes native language support in order to make the curriculum accessible to Multilingual Learners.
• Acts as a liaison between the scholar and other illuminators, staff members, and families.
• Administers federal standardized assessment (LAS Links).
• Provides guidance and professional development to teachers on strategies to support Multilingual Learners.
• Performs any and all duties as may be assigned by Administration.

• Ability to work effectively and under the direction of others;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Effective classroom management strategies;
• Engaging instructional methods;
• Strong organizational and planning;
• Regular attendance and punctuality;
• Ability to take initiative;
• Willingness to be collaborative and flexible, committed to self-improvement and holding self to the highest of expectations;
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Passion and enthusiasm for scholars.
• State of CT TESOL Certification (111) requirements with proficiency in Spanish or (009) CT Bilingual Certification.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Bachelor’s from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Successful prior teaching experience with multilingual students for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Capital Preparatory Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Capital Preparatory Schools is an equal opportunity employer.