ESL Teacher

Overview

The Hopkins School ESL Program offers English instruction to students whose primary language is not English. The principal duty of the ESL teacher is to instruct and support students in English and help them acquire language skills to function meaningfully throughout the day.

• Knowledge of and expertise in the field of Second Language Acquisition to serve as a resource for administrators, mainstream staff, students, and parents
• Excellent English skills
• Knowledge of and experience with ESL curriculum
• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students, parents, and staff
• The capability to adapt instruction to various learning levels and styles
• Effective classroom management and organizational skills
• Prior experience in advocacy for non-English speaking students and families
• The ability to work cooperatively with staff members
• The desire and ability to work independently within the framework of a school setting with administrators, mainstream teachers, resource staff, students, and parents
• Knowledge and experience with newcomers and students limited formal schooling is strongly recommended

Qualifications include: completed K-12 ESL license requirements for certification and a minimum of one-year experience as a K-12 ESL teacher. Applicants will have a variety of recent experiences with non-English speaking students in a US and/or an international setting.

• Knowledge of and expertise in the field of Second Language Acquisition to serve as a resource for administrators, mainstream staff, students, and parents
• Excellent English skills
• Knowledge of and experience with ESL curriculum
• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students, parents, and staff
• The capability to adapt instruction to various learning levels and styles
• Effective classroom management and organizational skills
• Prior experience in advocacy for non-English speaking students and families
• The ability to work in a cooperatively with staff members
• The desire and ability to work independently within the framework of a school setting with administrators, mainstream teachers, resource staff, students, and parents
• Knowledge and experience with newcomers and students limited formal schooling is strongly recommended

Location:

Hopkins High School

Hours & Compensation: FTE: 0.66 - 185 Days. HEA Union Contract. Range: BA: $45,627 - $65,024; MA: $50,702 - $82,203. Position specific benefits information is available HERE. Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE.

Date Posted: 12/16/2025