English Language; EL Teacher

Job Description

Community Charter School of Cambridge (CCSC) is a charter public school that serves students in grades 6-12. Focusing on post‑secondary success for all students, CCSC combines high academic and behavioral expectations with an environment of unconditional affection, acceptance, and belonging in which all students can grow and achieve. CCSC seeks dedicated, outstanding, and innovative faculty who are interested in:

• Joining our diverse and talented team;
• Contributing to our rigorous academic program and strong school culture;
• Supporting the school's commitment to anti‑racism, equity, and restorative justice, which we aim to live out in our daily practices, policies, and systems;
• Learning through professional development that is team‑based and includes an extensive focus on equity.

CCSC is consistently one of the highest ranking middle/high schools in the greater Boston area. Please visit www.ccscambridge.org to learn more about our work.

This position entails teaching ESL classes to a variety of grades and language levels. In addition, the faculty member will fulfill all regular duties and commitments required of CCSC staff.

• Teach ESL classes at the Transitional and Foundational levels;
• Teach ESL classes for SLIFE students;
• Design and implement WIDA and Common Core based curriculum and lesson plans for Transitional and Foundational students;
• Work with general education teachers to support the creation of appropriate sheltering for EL students;
• Write quarterly progress reports on achievement of WIDA standards and English Language proficiency based on individual student goals;
• Participate in school‑wide data day by assessing EL performance data;
• Continually develop the ESL curriculum to meet changing student needs and external and internal requirements;
• Administer ACCESS and other EL‑related screenings and assessments as assigned;
• Participate in the Student Support Team and Instructional Leadership Team when requested;

• Mass. certification in ESL grades 5-12;
• Knowledge of methods and materials for teaching ELs;
• Experience developing curriculum for English Learners;
• Master's degree in ESL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics or related field preferred;

Salaries on CCSC's teacher salary schedule are based on number of years of experience and education level, with up to 5 full years of full‑time, lead‑teaching experience at U.S. K‑12 schools honored. Salaries range from $57,000 for Step 1 with a bachelor's degree to $78,677 for step 6 with a doctoral degree.

Send a cover letter and resume to Courtney Burns, Director of Student Support, at ELLjob with the subject line "English Language (EL) Teacher". Priority will be given to all applications received within 2 weeks of this posting.