ESL Teacher, CRLS

Cambridge Public Schools English Language Learner Programs – Cambridge, Massachusetts

Position: ESL Teacher, Grades 9‑12

• Curriculum & Instruction:
  Plan, design, and deliver comprehensive units and daily lessons aligned with the WIDA ELD 2020 Standards, Massachusetts State Frameworks, and the MLE Department curriculum.
• Assessment & Data-Driven Instruction:
  Utilize a variety of formative and summative assessments to accurately gauge student learning needs, track progress, and determine next instructional steps.
• Instructional Support and Scaffolding:
  Dynamically adapt the MLE Department curriculum and instructional methods to meet the diverse linguistic, academic, and socio-emotional learning needs of students in the classroom.
• Classroom Culture:
  Maintain a safe, welcoming, culturally affirming, and positive learning environment that centers student voice and promotes mutual respect.
• Professional Growth:
  Actively participate in professional learning opportunities, including instructional coaching and district professional development (PD). Continuously reflect on current teaching practices to incorporate evolving best practices for multilingual learners into daily lessons.
• Collaboration & Support:
  Partner effectively with diverse families, general education colleagues, and the SEI team.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Multilingual Learner Education and/or Principal.

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Education from an accredited college or university required, with courses in second language acquisition and/or applied linguistics.
• Massachusetts teacher licensure in ESL 5-12 required.
• At least 2 years experience working in a linguistically diverse or urban setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with educational platforms, including Google Workspace for Education, Aspen, and Ellevation, or a readiness to learn them.
• Culturally responsive and attentive to the needs of diverse families and educators.
• Proficiency in English and fluency in a language other than English (Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Haitian Creole, Bengali, Arabic, or other language) preferred, but not required.

Position Type: Full‑Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.