NYS Certified ENL Teacher

English Language Learner ENL Teacher

MUST BE NYS CERTIFIED

Salary

$68,000 - $90,000

Overview
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The English as a New Language (ENL) Teacher will be familiar with the Bilingual Common Core Progressions and responsible for developing an ENL curriculum aligned with NYS regulations and responsive to students’ linguistic and academic needs. The ENL Teacher will maintain appropriate student records, assess student progress per NYS requirements, and collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure high-quality instruction and student success.

The ideal candidate is reflective, flexible, self-motivated, and passionate about fostering language development through engaging and diverse literary experiences.

Responsibilities

The ENL/ELL Teacher will support the Leadership Team by providing instructional support to ensure that all students reach their full academic potential. In addition, the ENL Teacher will collaborate with the ELL Specialist and classroom teachers to share best practices and model effective instructional strategies across all content areas.

Instructional Responsibilities

• Actively monitor and support the progress of English Language Learners (ELLs), collaborating with staff to make instructional decisions based on achievement data.

• Serve as an expert in research-based trends, scaffolds, and best practices for ELL instruction and differentiation.

• Design, modify, and implement ENL curriculum and content-area supports that reflect the NYS Learning Standards and the Bilingual Common Core Progressions.

• Lead the design and facilitation of targeted support sessions, small group instruction, and project-based learning experiences.

• Foster a classroom environment that promotes engagement, literacy, and cross-cultural understanding through diverse texts and genres.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Collaborate with teachers across departments to integrate ENL supports and co-plan instruction that meets the needs of multilingual learners.

• Participate in professional learning communities, school committees, and curriculum development initiatives.

• Provide peer coaching, classroom observations, and feedback to colleagues to strengthen instructional practices.

• Assist with the coordination and implementation of school-wide academic and cultural initiatives.

Family and Community Engagement

• Communicate regularly with families of ELL students to provide updates on progress, celebrate growth, and strengthen home-school partnerships.

• Collaborate with translators or bilingual staff to ensure accessibility and inclusion for multilingual families.

• Participate in family engagement events and workshops to promote literacy, language development, and academic success.

Technology and Data

• Utilize digital tools such as Canvas, Power School, and Google Workspace to plan lessons, track student progress, and communicate effectively.

• Employ data systems to document student growth, monitor compliance, and inform instruction.

• Integrate technology creatively into lessons to enhance language learning and student collaboration.

Professional Disposition

• Demonstrate self-motivation, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to lesson planning and student support.

• Maintain a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous learning and reflection.

• Exhibit a deep appreciation for literature across multiple genres, leveraging reading and storytelling as tools for language and identity development.

• Uphold restorative practices and positive classroom culture aligned with school-wide expectations.

About Us

Williamsburg Charter High School (WCHS) first opened its doors in August 2004 as the first Chancellor-authorized charter high school in New York City. Now in its twenty-first year. Our mission is to bring…